Saudi House At WEF 2026 To Deliver Global Insights On Transformations

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preparing a major presence at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, through the Saudi House pavilion initiative. The expanded programme aims to discuss global economic and social issues, support international dialogue, and highlight areas where the Kingdom is working with partners to address shared challenges and long-term opportunities.

The Saudi House pavilion initiative will run from 19 to 23 January 2026 in Davos. The Ministry of Economy and Planning will organise the pavilion, coordinating with senior officials and global stakeholders. The initiative is designed to present Saudi Arabia’s policy priorities, reform agenda, and economic transformation efforts to participants from governments, business and international institutions.

This upcoming edition represents the largest Saudi House pavilion initiative since its launch, with an expanded schedule of events. More than 20 discussion and dialogue sessions are planned. These sessions will gather senior government representatives, chief executives, investors and specialists from different regions to exchange views. The aim is to address urgent worldwide issues, reinforce cooperation frameworks, and explore structures for strategic partnerships that serve both Saudi Arabia and the international community.

Within the wider programme, 10 sessions will be formally accredited by the World Economic Forum. These accredited sessions will follow key thematic tracks. Topics include how to design sustainable cities for the future, strengthen travel and tourism, and develop human capital. Additional discussions will look at water scarcity and drought, investment opportunities in the Kingdom, the role of data, changes in capital markets, ageing populations, productivity concerns, and ethics around artificial intelligence.

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The Saudi House pavilion initiative will also host the new "NextOn" dialogue series for the first time. This series will include more than 12 sessions, each bringing together selected experts and thought leaders from across the world. Discussions will focus on emerging technologies and forward-looking insights in several sectors, linking innovation trends with policy, workforce skills, infrastructure, and long-range planning debates taking place in Davos.

Across the full programme, organisers expect the Saudi House pavilion initiative to highlight practical ways to deepen global cooperation. Participants will assess how international frameworks can be strengthened to manage climate risks, demographic shifts, and rapid technological change. The sessions will also examine how capital markets and data-driven tools can support sustainable growth, while identifying concrete investment prospects inside the Kingdom’s priority sectors and regions.

Throughout the five days in Davos, the Saudi House pavilion initiative is set to serve as a hub for structured dialogue and networking. By combining WEF-accredited sessions with the "NextOn" series and other meetings, Saudi Arabia will present its views on key global debates while listening to partners. The outcome is expected to be a clearer shared understanding of cooperation areas, ethical standards in technology use, and economic opportunities linked to the Kingdom’s ongoing transformation programmes.

With inputs from SPA