World Economic Forum Postpones Saudi Gulf Summit Amid Rising Middle East Conflict

The World Economic Forum has postponed its April 2026 Gulf summit in Jeddah due to escalating regional instability linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. This postponement underscores the heightened geopolitical tensions disrupting cooperation and highlights economic concerns as Gulf states face potential GDP contractions. Going forward, the WEF and Saudi Arabia will monitor developments closely as they seek a safer window to reschedule the summit and restore dialogue momentum.