Understanding the World Economic Forum (WEF): Meetings & Impact

Discover what the World Economic Forum (WEF) does, its annual Davos meeting, and its significant impact on global economic, social, and environmental issues.
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Former Iraqi President Salih elected new UN High Commissioner for Refugees

GENEVA - The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday elected former Iraqi President Barham Salih as the new UN High ...

UNESCO gives a shout-out to Switzerland’s yodeling by adding it to list of cultural heritage

The U.N.'s cultural agency has listed Switzerland’s long-celebrated yodeling among 67 traditions honored its list of ...

Nine Russian and Belarusian skiers get neutral status to compete in Olympics qualifying events

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation says it cleared applications for neutral athlete status and return to ...
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Ambri - Servette 5:2 Servette also without a chance in Ambri

The 2:6 in Davos on Wednesday was followed 24 hours later by a 2:5 in Ambri. The Leventines led 2-0 after just six minutes and 3-0 after the first period, with Michael Joly (2nd), Jesse Virtanen (6th) ...
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WEF founder Klaus Schwab files criminal complaint against whistleblowers

FILE PHOTO: 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos GENEVA (Reuters) -World Economic Forum (WEF) founder Klaus Schwab has filed a criminal complaint against the whistleblowers who ...
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World Economic Forum board backs launch of independent probe into founder Klaus Schwab

GENEVA (AP) — The World Economic Forum, which runs an annual gathering of elites in Davos, Switzerland, says its board has given its unanimous support for an independent investigation into allegations ...
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Founder of Davos World Economic Forum steps down

Geneva, 22 April 2025 (dpa/MIA) - Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, is stepping down as chairman of the forum’s Board of Trustees according to a statement issued on ...