The special session of the World Economic Forum held in Riyadh has concluded successfully. Tune in to hear yesterday's leaders share their insights on topics such as the global economy, inclusive growth, human capital, artificial intelligence, geopolitical challenges, energy transition, and the outlook for the Middle East and North Africa region.
Closing Plenary Session: Revitalizing Growth
Although the global economy is showing signs of recovery, growth is still expected to remain at a low 3.1% in 2024.We have witnessed the five slowest years of GDP growth in the past three decades.What policy actions do we need to take at the national and global levels to improve the economic outlook?
Keynote speaker:
Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan;
An Simin, Global Chair of Deloitte;
Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna;
David Cameron, UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs;
Borge Brende, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum;
Faisal Alibrahim, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy and Planning;
Maroun Kairouz, Head of the World Economic Forum for the Middle East and North Africa region.
Gaza Crisis Brief
Gaza is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, marked by widespread and acute food insecurity, as well as the staggering estimated cost of $18.5 billion needed to rebuild its critical infrastructure.Since the crisis threatens stability across the entire region, what urgent actions do we need to take to address humanitarian needs—and how can we begin laying the groundwork for Gaza’s recovery?
Keynote speaker:
Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt;
Bashir Al-Hassan, Prime Minister of Jordan;
Mirek Dušek, Executive Director of the World Economic Forum;
Sigrid Kaag, the United Nations Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for the Gaza Strip;
Samer S. Khoury, Chairman of United Contractors Company.
A conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Keynote speaker:
Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State;
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Keynote speaker:
Sameh Shoukry，；
H.H. Prince. Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud，；
Ayman Al Safadi，；
Thomas L. Friedman，；
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Keynote speaker:
Gordan Grlić Radman，；
Espen Barth Eide，；
Anwar Gargash，；
Ahmed Shide Mohamed，；
Samir Saran，（ORF）；
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Keynote speaker:
H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud，；
Faisal Alibrahim, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy and Planning;
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Keynote speaker:
Wale Edun，；
Nobumitsu Hayashi，；
Mehmet Şimşek，；
Jeanine Munyeshuli，；
Dan Murphy，CNBC ；
Alexander von zur Mühlen，
The Economic Prospects of Space
In 2023, the international community achieved a remarkable milestone in space exploration: 17 astronauts simultaneously journeyed through outer space. As activities in outer space continue to intensify, how can we transform the "space race" into "space cooperation," and leverage space technology to drive global sustainable development?
Keynote speaker:
Soichi Noguchi, Professor at the University of Tokyo;
Simonetta Di Pippo, Professor of Space Economy Practice at SDA Bocconi School of Management and Director of SEELab;
Sameer Hashmi, BBC Middle East business correspondent;
Mohammed Altamimi, CEO of the Saudi Space Agency;
Kam Ghaffarian, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Axiom Space;
Hélène Huby, Co-founder and CEO of The Exploration Company GmbH.
The Role of New Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy is one of the solutions to meet the growing demand for clean electricity, with innovative technologies ranging from small modular reactors to nuclear fusion offering opportunities beyond today’s conventional power plants.What is the environment needed to support the commercial viability of new nuclear energy solutions?
Keynote speaker:
Shunichi Miyanaga, Chairman of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.;
Rafaela Guedes, Senior Researcher at the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI);
Kirsty Gogan, Founding Director and Co-CEO of TerraPraxis;
Kam Ghaffarian, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Axiom Space;
Cosmin Ghita, CEO of Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica SA.
Innovation creates social impact.
Communities and young people are innovating and promoting solutions to create lasting social impact.As the world grapples with major transformations, how are social innovators, young change-makers, and civil society leaders driving inclusive outcomes?
Keynote speaker:
Anne-Laure Malauzat, Partner at Bain & Company and Head of Social Impact Practice for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa;
Lynn Malkawi, Global Outstanding Youth—Amman Community;
Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief of The National UAE;
Al Mozaini, Founder and CEO of the Nusf (Arab Institute for Women's Empowerment)
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