World leaders will be descending on the mountainous terrain of Davos in the Swiss Alps on Sunday to attend the annual five-day World Economic Forum.
At an altitude of 1,560 metres, the small town is one of the highest in Europe.
It will also be one of the busiest next week, as more than 2,000 attendees are expected to arrive after a near two-and-a-half year hiatus, to take part in a conference that includes discussions on climate change, economics and geopolitical friction.
The WEF, a non-profit organisation, says the high-level talks from global decision-makers aim to “engage the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas”.
When is Davos 2022?
Unlike previous years when TV crews and analysts are wrapped up in heavy coats and snow-proof clothing to keep out the winter chill, this year’s forum is taking place in spring, from May 22 to May 26.
What is Davos?
The WEF meeting, widely known as ‘Davos’, is a gathering of the minds. This year’s conversation will centre on the important moments we are facing in light of the war on Ukraine, global food shortages and the continuing issue of climate change.
The WEF is for the first time since January 2020 taking place in-person after the Covid-19 outbreak led to restrictions of movement across the world.
What’s on the agenda?
This year's event has a wide-ranging theme: History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies.
The topic, although broad, will feature talks on issues such as the need for humanitarian action in various parts of the world, food security issues such as those affecting parts of the Middle East, and where we stand on the coronavirus pandemic.
Who are the speakers?
Officials such as Carlos Eduardo Correa Escaf, Colombia’s Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development and Elizabeth Mrema, UN executive secretary for the convention on biological diversity will discuss ways in which humans can rely on natural sustainably for economic growth.
Discussing the use of technology in empowering factory workers, as more companies readjust to a fast-paced world, will be executive Barbara Frei-Spreiter, vice president and chief executive of industrial automation at Schneider Electric and Sharan Burrow, secretary general of the International Trade Union Confederation.
Who is attending Davos 2022?
More than 50 heads of state and government are expected to attend, among 300 government representatives, to share their vision for the world. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, US climate envoy John Kerry, Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are some of the headliners.
About 1,250 leaders from the private sector will also be participating, while more than 200 people will represent NGOs, social entrepreneurs, academia, labour organisations, faith-based and religious groups.
Davos 2022 will also bring together younger generations, with 100 members of the Forum’s Global Shaper and Young Global Leader communities participating.
The WEF has been hosting its annual meeting in the Swiss town for more than 50 years.
Do you have to be invited to Davos (and can you get a ticket)?
Davos is an invitation-only event. However, more than 1,000 media representatives will attend the conference to cover it and the WEF website confirms that more than 150 sessions will be streamed live online.
A dedicated website is in place to report the highlights, while the WEF will be posting much of the action from Davos on Twitter (@wef and @davos).
You can also follow proceedings using the official meeting hashtag, #wef22, on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Additionally, WEF's official YouTube channel will post the live-streamed sessions and videos.
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
Results
United States beat UAE by three wickets
United States beat Scotland by 35 runs
UAE v Scotland – no result
United States beat UAE by 98 runs
Scotland beat United States by four wickets
Fixtures
Sunday, 10am, ICC Academy, Dubai - UAE v Scotland
Admission is free
Overall standings
1. Christopher Froome (GBR/Sky) 68hr 18min 36sec,
2. Fabio Aru (ITA/AST) at 0:18.
3. Romain Bardet (FRA/ALM) 0:23.
4. Rigoberto Uran (COL/CAN) 0:29.
5. Mikel Landa (ESP/SKY) 1:17.
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The specs
- Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
- Power: 640hp
- Torque: 760nm
- On sale: 2026
- Price: Not announced yet
Email sent to Uber team from chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi
From: Dara
To: Team@
Date: March 25, 2019 at 11:45pm PT
Subj: Accelerating in the Middle East
Five years ago, Uber launched in the Middle East. It was the start of an incredible journey, with millions of riders and drivers finding new ways to move and work in a dynamic region that’s become so important to Uber. Now Pakistan is one of our fastest-growing markets in the world, women are driving with Uber across Saudi Arabia, and we chose Cairo to launch our first Uber Bus product late last year.
Today we are taking the next step in this journey—well, it’s more like a leap, and a big one: in a few minutes, we’ll announce that we’ve agreed to acquire Careem. Importantly, we intend to operate Careem independently, under the leadership of co-founder and current CEO Mudassir Sheikha. I’ve gotten to know both co-founders, Mudassir and Magnus Olsson, and what they have built is truly extraordinary. They are first-class entrepreneurs who share our platform vision and, like us, have launched a wide range of products—from digital payments to food delivery—to serve consumers.
I expect many of you will ask how we arrived at this structure, meaning allowing Careem to maintain an independent brand and operate separately. After careful consideration, we decided that this framework has the advantage of letting us build new products and try new ideas across not one, but two, strong brands, with strong operators within each. Over time, by integrating parts of our networks, we can operate more efficiently, achieve even lower wait times, expand new products like high-capacity vehicles and payments, and quicken the already remarkable pace of innovation in the region.
This acquisition is subject to regulatory approval in various countries, which we don’t expect before Q1 2020. Until then, nothing changes. And since both companies will continue to largely operate separately after the acquisition, very little will change in either teams’ day-to-day operations post-close. Today’s news is a testament to the incredible business our team has worked so hard to build.
It’s a great day for the Middle East, for the region’s thriving tech sector, for Careem, and for Uber.
Uber on,
Dara
In numbers
1,000 tonnes of waste collected daily:
- 800 tonnes converted into alternative fuel
- 150 tonnes to landfill
- 50 tonnes sold as scrap metal
800 tonnes of RDF replaces 500 tonnes of coal
Two conveyor lines treat more than 350,000 tonnes of waste per year
25 staff on site
Tuesday's fixtures
Kyrgyzstan v Qatar, 5.45pm
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