H.E. Minister of Commerce and Industry attends opening of 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos

January 27, 2020

H.E. Mr. Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, Minister of Commerce and Industry, attended the inauguration of the 50th edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF), which is taking place in Davos, Switzerland from 21-24 January 2020.

H.E. participated in a number of panel discussions organized within the framework of the WEF and held meetings with ministers and senior government officials from participating countries as well as high ranking members of international organizations and private institutions.

 

H.E the Minister also attended the special address by His Excellency Dr. Barham Salih, President of the Republic of Iraq.

 

This year’s edition brings together more than 250 political leaders from G20 group among other countries, along with the heads of a number of international organizations, business leaders, politicians, ministers, academics, technology pioneers, representatives of civil society organizations and cultural leaders.

 

This 50th edition of the WEF is being held under the theme “Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World” and focuses on global, regional and national initiatives that have a positive impact on all stakeholders.

The forum will tackle four global issues including efforts to address climate and environmental challenges that damage the environment and the economy; measures to transform industries and promote sustainable and comprehensive business models especially within the framework of the role that political, economic and social priorities play in altering trade and consumption patterns; in addition to taking advantage of technologies fueling the fourth industrial revolution to benefit society and the business environment; and efforts being undertaken to cope with demographic, social and technological trends and to promote education, employment and entrepreneurship.

The World Economic Forum, founded in 1971 in Geneva, Switzerland, is an independent international non-profit organization with a mission to promote global development.

Each year, the WEF brings together a large number of heads of state and government, senior officials and influential businessmen in the global economy. The annual meeting aims to provide a platform for dialogue and the exchange of ideas among participants, presenting opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations between various countries and international companies.