Jordan to host the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa
The World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa will be held at the Dead Sea in Jordan on 19-21 May 2017, in partnership with the King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD). This edition will mark the ninth hosted by Jordan, since it was first held in the Dead Sea in 2003. The meeting will convene over 1,000 government, business and civil society leaders from more than 50 countries. Reflecting the central and strategic regional role of Jordan, the meeting will provide a collaborative platform for shaping the future of the Middle East and North Africa through public-private cooperation.
Top decision-makers from Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the Levant and North Africa, as well as key international stakeholders will explore the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution – a new era in the global economy promising huge opportunities, resulting from the convergence of digital information and technological advancements in various economic fields. Under this theme, participants will examine in particular how new technologies can be harnessed to create employment, encourage entrepreneurism and drive inclusive growth.
Discussions will cover the challenges of climate change, recognized as one of the top global risks, at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos.