Remarkable Saudi Participation in Davos 2020

The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting begins on Tuesday © AP
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting begins on Tuesday © AP
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Remarkable Saudi Participation in Davos 2020

The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting begins on Tuesday © AP
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting begins on Tuesday © AP

The forthcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, will witness remarkable Saudi presence among international delegations.

Saudi officials from various economic and development backgrounds, including ministers and government chief executives, were invited to the event.

Saudi officials are expected to review the Kingdom's successes pertaining to the ambitious national transformation project known as “Vision 2030.”

“Vision 2030” contributed to accelerating the pace of development in the Kingdom and helped in achieving goals of the national transformation project.

Saudi officials participating in the upcoming forum sessions will be sharing visions about the future of the world related to the economy, environment, society, and politics.

It is noteworthy that Saudi Arabia has assumed the G20 Presidency, leading up to the Leaders' Summit in Riyadh on 21–22 November 2020. The Kingdom’s capital, Riyadh, and other cities are hosting hundreds of meetings, workshops, and preparatory sessions ahead of the G20 leaders ’summit.

On that note, the Davos forum devoted a separate session on its own to talk about the priorities of the G20 hosted by Saudi Arabia this year.

In another session, the Saudi Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, will partake in discussions related to the future of fossil fuels. This comes at a time of uncertainty and turmoil sweeping oil and gas markets amid a slowdown in the growth of the global economy.



Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security coordination and cooperation among Gulf nations.
Speaking at the 41st GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar on Wednesday, he emphasized the importance of protecting the region’s prosperity and ensuring a brighter future.
The meeting, chaired by Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, focused on enhancing joint security efforts and addressing key issues on the agenda.
Prince Abdulaziz warned of rising security challenges, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and cross-border organized crime, during the GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar.
He noted that advanced technologies are making it easier for criminal networks to smuggle weapons and fuel terrorism and extremism, especially in unstable regions.
The minister called for stronger collaboration, better strategies, and capacity-building to tackle these threats.
He also said that the GCC interior ministers’ meeting strengthens joint security efforts to tackle new challenges, supporting regional stability and development.
In a post on X, Prince Abdulaziz affirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boosting communication, coordination, and integration among Gulf nations, particularly in security, to protect progress and ensure a brighter future.