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.

Various countries in the Middle East have sent representatives to the meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The meetings and speeches at Davos are important. Some countries will be messaging about what they hope will happen in the coming year.

Officials and business executives at the annual gathering in Switzerland said the fight against global climate change would continue with or without the United States.

A number of leaders are skipping this week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The ambitious lineup of this year's World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting offers performances, exhibitions, and installations designed to inspire, provoke, and unify.

Together with our colleagues on the ground, we’ll bring you live coverage of this year’s World Economic Forum.

A logo of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is seen inside the Congress Center ahead of the WEF in Davos, Switzerland January 19, 2025. This is CNBC's live blog covering the World Economic Forum in Davos,

Donald Trump is not stepping foot in Davos this week but the head of the World Economic Forum says the new president has brought renewed interest in the annual gathering