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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend a special meeting of the World Economic Forum.
A release on the official X handle of @APCUKingdom on Friday around 7:37 pm revealed that the president arrived in Riyadh after concluding an official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The World Economic Forum meeting will focus on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development and will use the opportunity over 1,000 leaders from business, government, and academia are expected to attend the meeting which is slated for the 28th and 29th of April 2024.
It aims to bridge the growing North-South divide, which has further widened issues such as emerging economic policies, the energy transition, and geopolitical shocks.
The Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development will bring together over 700 leaders from all sectors and industries.
It will enable a comprehensive dialogue on leveraging global cooperation for economic development, promoting a global energy transition that underpins sustainable development, and furthering technological advancement.
The meeting will support the Forum's work to shape a more equitable and resilient global economy.
