WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM MIDDLE EAST 2009 – MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

Hosted by King Abdullah and Queen Rania of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and attracting 1,400 leaders from over 85 countries, the 2009 World Economic Forum Middle East that took place at the Dead Sea, Jordan, had 1 clear vision ‘Be role models to our youth’ and 2 major goals; increase conservation and provide our youth with education and development opportunities. In terms of environmental issues, increasing conservation, developing alternative energies and utilizing smart grids were discussed, whereas with regards to the issue of the region’s youth, 65% of whom are under the age of 25 years old, the forum urged leaders to ensure that the Middle East not only retains talent but attracts it. In addition to energy and youth, the forum also addressed the financial crisis, the region’s leadership crisis and the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict. The next regional meeting will be held in Marrakech, Morocco 22-24 October 2010.

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