Host Saudi warns of economic fallout from Gaza war at global summit


The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Special Meeting commences in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday to find solutions to a host of global challenges relating to humanitarian issues, the climate and the economy. - Bernama

RIYADH (AFP): Saudi Arabia on Sunday called for regional "stability", warning of the effects of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war on global economic sentiment at the start of a summit attended by a host of Gaza mediators.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Palestinian leaders and high-ranking officials from other countries trying to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are on the guest list for the summit in Riyadh, capital of the world's biggest crude oil exporter.

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