RIYADH: The World Economic Forum has postponed a meeting scheduled in Jeddah next month on global cooperation and growth, citing current regional developments.
The event, planned for April 22–23 and organized in coordination with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Economy and Planning, will be rescheduled to a later date, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The meeting was set to convene policymakers, business leaders and international organizations to discuss economic growth, energy and global collaboration.
The ministry said the decision was made at the forum’s request, in light of current regional developments, to ensure the meeting is held at a time that achieves the desired impact, the SPA report added.
The postponement comes as the US-Israel war with Iran disrupts travel, logistics, and large-scale events across the Middle East, prompting organizers to reassess timelines to ensure participation.
