The World Economic Forum has held a meeting every year since it was founded in 1971. But why is Davos, as it is commonly known, so significant? View on euronews

A day before the World Economic Forum (WEF) was scheduled to start in Davos, the highest town in Europe has turned into a fortress with the deployment of 5,000 Swiss army personnel.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will head the Indian delegation. Why is the global meeting held, and what happens as part of it? We explain.

Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) takes place from 20-24 January in Davos, Switzerland. Here's a look at what can be expected at this year's meeting. View on euronews

The World Economic Forum (WEF), themed “Collaborating for the Intelligent Age,” begins Jan. 20 in Davos, Switzerland, and runs through Jan. 24. Read also: Zelenskyy to attend Davos economic forum in person Discussions will address geoeconomic uncertainty,

The India Pavilion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos will be inaugurated on Monday.Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, will lead the inauguration ceremony.

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