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Gulf states send finance chiefs, moguls to snowy Davos forum

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain are each operating pavilions along the main street in Davos, featuring parties, panels and promotions

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Final preparations are underway in Davos

By

Jonathan H. Ferziger

January 19, 2026

From the Gulf’s desert capitals to the icy streets of Davos, senior government officials and corporate powerbrokers from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain are converging on Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, the weeklong economic...