A speech by the U.N. chief, economic growth potential in places like China and Russia, the challenges of artificial intelligence and leaders from Spain to Malaysia are set to headline the agenda at the World Economic Forum’s annual event in Davos.

The UAE delegation, led by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met with Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), during the 55th Annual Meeting of the Forum in Davos. Image courtesy:

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.