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United States and China set to be excluded from Pacific Islands Forum meeting to avoid 'distraction'

The decision by the Pacific's peak diplomatic body to exclude major international powers from a crucial meeting next month will give leaders the opportunity to discuss regional issues without outside pressure.

ABC News · Jun 24, 2022

Everton supporters sent USA message as new vision outlined

Tony Sampson explains his role as the first overseas-based chair of the Everton Fans' Forum ahead of the group's elections and the Blues' latest trip to the USA

Liverpool Echo · Jun 22, 2022

Egypt Calls for Concerted Efforts in Africa to Address Food Security, Terrorism Challenges

The third edition of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development kicked off on Tuesday. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi addressed the participants via videoconference, urging African countries to join hands to address the current challenges facing the continent, including food insecurity and terrorism. The two-day event is held under…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 22, 2022

Driver rushed to hospital after reversing down boat launching slip

"If you have an older relative or friend who drives, speak to them about their driving and how they feel about it"

Bristol Post · Jun 7, 2022

Pacific Island Forum's leadership crisis comes into focus as leaders arrive in Fiji to resolve tensions

The ABC understands Pacific Island leaders hope to strike an agreement to resolve leadership questions, reform the organisation and allow the forum to stay whole, after last year's threat by Micronesian nations to withdraw.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

Saudi Arabia, Spain to Boost Investments in Mega Environmental Projects

Saudi Arabia announced its mega projects to achieve the environmental goals of the Saudi Green and the Middle East Green Initiatives and the goals of net zero emissions. The Kingdom hosted a Saudi-Spanish Investment Forum attended by a delegation from Madrid chaired by Minister of State for Energy Sara Munoz.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 6, 2022

Saudi Arabia Concludes Participation at Davos WEF 2022

Saudi Arabia’s delegation concluded its participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2022, which was held in Davos, Switzerland, from May 22 to 26 May 2022, under the title “History at A Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies”. The Kingdom’s delegation participated in many public and private dialogue sessions…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 29, 2022

World Economic Forum: Elites descend but does Davos still have clout?

It’s a playground of power, privilege and blue-sky thinkers — but with the world in turmoil, it wasn’t quite business as usual when the 0.1 per cent met in the mountains this week. By Anne McElvoy

Evening Standard · May 27, 2022

Saudi Arabia, WEF Sign Two MoUs for Boosting Cooperation

The Saudi delegation participating at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos 2022 met with the founder and CEO of the Forum Klaus Schwab and the President of WEF Borge Brende. During the meeting, opportunities to strengthen the partnership between the Kingdom and the Forum were…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 25, 2022

Micheal Martin and Leo Varadkar to jet off to Davos for World Economic Forum

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste will represent the Government at the world’s most exclusive business and politics networking event

Irish Mirror · May 20, 2022