Why Young-ish Arabs Should Care More About What’s Being Discussed at WEF 2020

Why Young-ish Arabs Should Care More About What’s Being Discussed at WEF 2020

While global leaders and decision-makers from all corners of the world assemble in Davos for the World Economic Forum 2020, the international event isn't drawing in Arab youth, except on issues that address geopolitical and economic challenges directly affecting the Middle East.. Despite being under fire for allegedly "promoting agendas of the wealthy" and "not providing real solutions to world problems", major international events like the World Economic Forum can provide crucial opportunities through which youth can become better informed on the key issues that will shape future global risks.. By becoming more invested, youth have a chance to play a future role in pressuring policymakers into regulating laws and committing to climate action.. And while the rest of the world has been preoccupied - and rightfully so - with ethical questions surrounding data privacy and security, the conversation has been largely un-discussed in the Arab world.. 's What Not to Miss at the World Economic Forum If You're in the Middle East.