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International
WEF to hold inaugural Global Future Leaders meeting in Dubai
DUBAI, October 12, 2026 — The World Economic Forum [WEF], in collaboration with the Government of the United Arab Emirates [UAE], will hold its inaugural Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders in…
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International
Global economy set to stabilise, but fiscal pressures and AI uncertainty threaten growth
KAMPALA, September 22, 2026 — The global economy is showing signs of stabilisation, but tighter fiscal conditions, rising living costs and uncertainty over artificial intelligence [ AI ] investment could undermine growth…
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Energy & Mining
Global energy transition progress falters as security and investment pressures mount
KAMPALA, September 16, 2026 — Global progress on energy transition is becoming increasingly uneven, with only 24 percent of countries improving simultaneously on energy security, affordability and sustainability, according to the 2026…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Chief Sustainability Officers say commercial momentum will drive climate progress despite significant geopolitical uncertainty
GENEVA, September 15, 2026 – The World Economic Forum’s Chief Sustainability Officers Outlook, published today, finds that the global transition is showing clear signs of progress, backed by commercial and technological momentum,…
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News
Global Leaders to Gather in China for Summer Davos to Scale Innovation and Drive Growth
DALIAN, 17 June 2026 – The World Economic Forum will convene the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, People’s Republic of China, from June 23-25, 2026. Held under the…
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News
AI drives cybersecurity edge as firms cut breach costs and response times – WEF report
KAMPALA, May 4, 2026 — Artificial intelligence [AI] is rapidly transforming cybersecurity and emerging as the sector’s most significant driver of change, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum…
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News
Global energy transition gains ground, but security and capital challenges persist
GENEVA, June 19, 2025 –– Global progress towards secure, equitable and sustainable energy is accelerating after years of sluggish gains, according to a World Economic Forum report released today. However, rising geopolitical tensions,…
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News
Chief economists warn global growth under strain from trade policy shocks and AI disruption
KAMPALA , May 28, 2025 –– The global economic outlook has worsened since the start of the year, as rising economic nationalism and tariff volatility fuel uncertainty and risk stalling long-term decision-making, according to…
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Economic Outlook for 2025 weighed down by fragmentation, debt and political uncertainty
KAMPALA, 16 January 2025 – The global economy is set to face significant challenges in 2025, with 56 percent of chief economists surveyed expecting conditions to weaken, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook from…
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Africa
New Global Alliance for Women’s Health could help boost global economy by US$ 1trn annually by 2040
DAVOS-KLOSTERS, January 18, 2024 – A new World Economic Forum report released today shows that closing the women’s health gap would allow more women to live healthier, higher-quality lives, and provide an…
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