RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will use the meeting of the World Economic Forum next week to “make dialogue count,” the minister of economy and planning, Faisal Alibrahim, said as he outlined the ways in which the Kingdom intends to deepen its partnerships and address global economic headwinds in this year that marks the 10th anniversary of Vision 2030.
As business leaders, policymakers and heads of state prepare for the forum in Davos, Switzerland, the minister sat down for an exclusive interview with Arab News ahead of the annual event, which has become a fixture on the Kingdom’s calendar.
He said the core mission of the Saudi delegation remains unchanged: “We’re going to be continuing to work with our international partners from all sectors, all disciplines, all geographies, to make sure we address collectively the ‘progress deficit’ and work together towards creating more momentum towards transformative growth.”
He noted that many major economies, particularly in the West, have in recent years faced a mix of stagnation, inflation, trade barriers, weak productivity, and volatility that has been difficult to manage, let alone plan around. This has left global output performing at “less than what it could,” which directly affects the Kingdom as a member of the G20.
