The head of the United Nations labor agency says it has good relations with Saudi Arabia during an ongoing investigation of alleged rights abuses by the 2034 World Cup host, and aims to send more expert staff to Riyadh.

It’s that time of the year again: from January 20 to 24, the world’s business and political elite is headed to Davos, Switzerland for the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.

The head of the United Nations labour agency says it has good relations with Saudi Arabia during an ongoing investigation of alleged rights abuses by the 2034 World Cup host, and aims to send more expert staff to Riyadh.

WHAT: The United Nations Global Compact invites media and stakeholders to join impactful and interactive discussions at the SDG Tent during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. These sessions are designed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspire transformative business action.

There may be 900 corporate chiefs heading to the slopes, but only a tiny handful are trekking to the World Economic Forum from Australia.

Davos 2025 represents a pivotal moment to harness deep tech for global good and a sustainable Phygital Future™. Through a commitment to deep tech diplomacy, we can shape a sustainable future powered by innovation and defined by equity, ensuring that the intelligent age delivers prosperity and maintains trust.

Global leaders will come together in Davos for the WEF's 55th annual meting, exploring collaboration in the Intelligent Age amid geopolitical tensions

The UN labour agency's director general praises constructive ties with Saudi Arabia during an investigation into rights abuses linked to the 2034 World Cup.

Ursula von der Leyen, president of European Community, and German chancellor Olaf Scholz, also taking part in Jan. 20-24 meeting in Switzerland - Anadolu Ajansı

A well-placed venture capitalist helping craft Trump’s tech policy told NYNext that for the first time in years, “I don’t know anyone going to Davos.”

Donald Trump will mark his return to the global stage with a virtual World Economic Forum appearance in Davos next week, as world leaders await details of the incoming US President's policies and his pledge to end the war in Ukraine.

The United Nations Global Compact invites media and stakeholders to join impactful and interactive discussions at the SDG Tent during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland.