World Economic Forum

At the World Economic Forum in the Dead Sea, Jordan (may 15-17th 2009), the main issue that concerned most of the arab leaders seemed to be the Arab-Israeli Conflict. Many argued that it was causing instability in the region.

This is an agreeable statement. How can we achieve a more stable economy without stable peace???? we need peace in the region before any other issue can be logistically addressed.

Jordan's King Abdullah opened the World Economic Forum by urging Israel to join Arab states in finding a solution to the conflict. He said he felt a sense of encouragement when Obama expressed commitment to a solution in which both Palestine and Israel had a state.

A Dubai-based group for private equity donated millions of dollars at the World Economic Forum to Gazans who became orphans during the recent Israeli offensive in Gaza during December 08- January 09.

Egypt's minister of Trade summed up things the best, in my opinion. He noted that reform was much needed in the middle east in order to deal with the effects of the economic crisis.

Queen Rania did her first twitter interview during the world economic forum.