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Saudi Arabia postpones 'Davos in the Desert' summit until 2027 due to attacks

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Saudi Arabia has postponed its Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, also known as 'Davos in the Desert,' until 2027. The decision comes in response to recent deadly attacks attributed to Yemen's Houthis, which have widened the Middle East conflict and disrupted business. The event, a key platform for showcasing the kingdom's economic transformation plans and attracting investment, was originally scheduled for October 26-29. AI

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Saudi Arabia postpones 'Davos in the Desert' summit until 2027 due to attacks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Saudi Arabia postpones ‘Davos in the Desert’ summit to 2027 after deadly attacks

    Saudi Arabia has decided to postpone its flagship investment conference until next year, organisers confirmed in a statement on Monday, following deadly attacks which rocked ‌the kingdom in recent weeks as the Middle East conflict widens, disrupting business. The Future Investmen…

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