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What’s "Davos in the Desert" and why does it matter

by David Brancaccio and Erika Soderstrom

Oct 24, 2023

We take a look at why financiers have flocked to Riyadh for face time with the crown prince.

The annual event informally known as “Davos in the Desert” is used "as an opportunity to pitch Saudi Arabia as a destination for investment," explained the BBC's Sameer Hashmi.

Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via Getty Images

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