Business Extra Podcast: A tour of Davos 2018

Host Mustafa Alrawi reports the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum

A general view shows the hotel InterContinental, where U.S. President Donald Trump stays during his visit to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, January 25, 2018.  REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
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Host Mustafa Alrawi reports from the Swiss town where global leaders and top executives have gathered for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.

On the Promenade he finds Saudi officials working to keep the kingdom on track for its Vision 2030, takes the funicular to the top of the mountain where polar explorers are advocating action on climate change and delves into the fascinating world of cryptocurrencies during an engaging forum panel discussion.

Business Extra is The National's weekly look at the business, financial and technology sectors of the Middle East and beyond. Subscribe to and rate the show at Apple Podcasts, or listen on AudioboomPocket Cast or your favourite podcasting app.

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