At the World Economic Forum 2025, leaders tackled major global issues, including AI regulation, environmental initiatives, and regional integration. Highlights included Africa's launch of a massive forest reserve,

Former Defense Department official Graham Allison and columnists Walter Mead, Allison Schrager, and Ian Bremmer comment on the return of Donald Trump during a panel at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting: GRAHAM ALLISON,

A number of leaders are skipping this week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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According to the World Economic Forum, reskilling and upskilling are critical for building a future-ready workforce.

The UAE delegation, led by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met with Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), during the 55th Annual Meeting of the Forum in Davos. Image courtesy:

It means that we are in a polarized, fragmented world where we see less cooperation than in the past, and more competition. There is more focus on national interest. That is a challenge, as many of the biggest problems we face need global solutions.

Shibani said Syria is not a threat to its neighbors and defended the transitional government’s actions during the first visit by a Syrian foreign minister to the World Economic Forum.

You’re even more likely to lose your job to a tech savvy worker: A staggering 70% of bosses surveyed plan to hire staff with AI skills.

South Africa’s delegation, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, is making a strong presence at the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Taking place from January 20 to 24, 2025, under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,” the forum brings together global leaders to address pressing global and regional challenges.

Business Insider's diary takes you behind the scenes on day three of the World Economic Forum in Davos.