President Donald Trump touted a new $600 billion investment from Saudi Arabia during a speech to world leaders in Davos.
Two buildings branded "Saudi House" and "Saudi At Davos" stand out on the chic main street of the Swiss Alpine village hosting the World Economic Forum, showcasing the kingdom's growing presence at major international events.
Trump's virtual appearance at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos was full of promises and threats.
Saudi Economy Minister Faisal Alibrahim said on Friday that the kingdom's $600 billion expanded package with the United States includes investments as well as procurement from the public and private sectors.
The comments from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman came after President Donald Trump mused about returning to the kingdom as his first foreign trip.
Some more details on Saudi Arabia's transformative Neom gigaproject have been revealed, including its ambitious timeline and how people will actually go about living in its incredible futuristic city,
As Washington steels itself for a battle with China over critical minerals and Brussels struggles to beat back a flood of Chinese electric vehicles, Saudi Arabia has offered to help Beijing ride out its growing trade disputes.
Saudi Arabia "needs to punch at (its) weight" on the global stage given its growing institutional presence and the return of Donald Trump, the kingdom's finance minister told AFP in Davos.The wealthiest country in the Arab world has taken a larger place on the international scene since assuming the presidency of the G20 in 2020,
The president's remarks follow an announcement by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince that the kingdom will invest $600 billion in the US.
One day after speaking to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Donald Trump pushed the kingdom to increase its U.S. investment, saying he would ask the Saudis to “round out” their promised $600 billion “to around $1 trillion.
DAVOS, Switzerland-- ( BUSINESS WIRE )--The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host a regular high-level World Economic Forum (WEF) global meeting in Riyadh, with the first slated for the Spring of 2026, it was announced today.
Davos: Saudi Arabia has called for a “reshaping of the global economic approach” amidst severe disruptions and trade tensions that are impacting global growth rates and, consequently, the standard of living for individuals worldwide.