The meeting reflects Kingdom’s role as a reliable partner in fostering dialogue
Saudi Arabia will host the ‘World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth’ in Jeddah on 22-23 April 2026, it was announced on the closing day of the 56th annual meeting of the Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
HE Faisal Bin Fadhil Alibrahim, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning confirmed the details for the regular high-level WEF meeting.
“Stability can’t be quickly built, and it can’t be bought. Stability needs to be founded, nurtured, protected, reinforced, and guided. Stability is non-negotiable,” he told an audience of global leaders, affirmed HE Alibrahim.
“A culture that nurtures strength and progress and unlocks the potential of the global economy in all its diversity,” he continued.
Reviving growth
Inviting delegates to attend the Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth, HE Alibrahim said the meeting will build on the momentum of the WEF Special Meeting held in Riyadh, adding that Saudi Arabia has become “a global capital of pragmatism and of consequence”.
“At a time when the global economy is confronting long-standing structural challenges, this effort helps move cooperation from intent to outcome, by setting clear expectations, anchoring responsibility, and ultimately, making dialogue count,” he further explained.
Build trust
“We are pleased to return to Saudi Arabia in 2026 to carry forward the conversations started at our Annual Meeting, creating space for leaders to work together, build trust, and ensure dialogue leads to meaningful collaboration and action,” commenced Børge Brende, President, WEF.
‘The Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting’ reflects Saudi Arabia’s role as a reliable partner in fostering dialogue and supporting international stability to unlock prosperity. The Kingdom continues to bring together perspectives from developed and developing economies to co-author growth and address shared global challenges, a press statement concluded.
