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Joe Biden leaving the stage in Davos, Switzerland, after his final major speech in office. AP

Lights Go Out on Obama’s Representative in Davos Last Appearance

by Najlaa Habriri | Jan 19, 2017 | Business

Davos– Forty eight hours before the end of his role as U.S. vice-president, Joe Biden delivered his last official address before global political and economic leaders gathering in Davos, urging influential leaders in Europe and the U.S. to “lead boldly” and defend...

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Swiss Federal President Doris Leuthard (left) poses with China’s President Xi Jinping (right) during the launch of the Swiss-Sino year of tourism next to a panda ice sculpture on the side line of the 47th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, 17 January 2017. Photograph: LAURENT GILLIERON / POOL/EPA

China Shines in Davos, U.S. Official Says Trump Is Misunderstood

by Najlaa Habriri | Jan 18, 2017 | Business

Davos – The first day of the World Economic Forum in Davos was Chinese “par excellence”, as President Xi Jinping attracted world attention by defending economic globalization at a time of economic uncertainty. Addressing around 3,000 world economic and political...

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A photo shows the Congress Centre on the eve of the opening day of the World Economic Forum, on January 16, 2017 in Davos.
Inequality will be among the issues topping the agenda as the world’s political and business elite meet in Davos from January 17 to 20, when 3,000 people will gather for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. / AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

Davos Forum Kicks Off with Cautious Optimism

by Najlaa Habriri | Jan 17, 2017 | Business

Davos – The World Economic Forum kicks off today Tuesday in Davos, with the absence of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, whose cynical policies have raised concerns among European and world politicians. For his part, Chinese President Xi Jinping will defend...

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Darley Shen, Reuters

‘Robots’ to Compete with Humans by 2025

by Adhwan Alahmari | Jan 5, 2017 | Technology

London – Intensified studies and researches carried out by more than one party, including Oxford and the World Economic Forum, revealed that by the year 2025 the jobs of taxi drivers and banks and reception staff will be at risk. The Fourth Industrial...

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Participants take a break between sessions at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos January 23, 2014. (REUTERS/Ruben Sprich)

Davos Official: Eight Saudi Ministers to Present Vision 2030

by Abdul Hadi Habtor | Nov 4, 2016 | Business, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia is getting ready to present its Vision 2030 at the World Economic Forum, which will be held in Davos in January. More than eight Saudi ministers and a group of economists and businessmen will represent the Kingdom’s new generation to talk about...