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World Economic Forum Postpones Saudi Conference Amid Iran War

WEF said it will provide a new date in due course for the postponed meeting in Jeddah. — WEF said it will provide a new date in due course for the postponed meeting in Jeddah.
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By Bastian Benrath-Wright

March 24, 2026 at 9:34 AM UTC

The World Economic Forum is postponing an upcoming conference in Saudi Arabia, the latest example of a high-profile event affected by the Iran war.

The Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting, set to take place in Jeddah in April, will be rescheduled “in light of the current regional developments,” the organization said in a statement Tuesday.