Saudi Arabia postpones UN Global Data Forum and Saudi Statistical Forum to 2027

Summary

Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics has postponed the United Nations Global Data Forum and the Second Saudi Statistical Forum in Riyadh to 2027. The two events were scheduled for 9 to 12 November. The announcement comes amid escalation from the ongoing fighting with Yemen's Houthis. Middle East Eye also reports, citing the Financial Times, that the kingdom earlier postponed the in-person segment of the Future Investment Initiative, known as "Davos in the Desert", which was due that week.

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1. Middle East Eye

   23 Oct 2026, 04:51 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports that Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics has postponed the UN Global Data Forum and the Second Saudi Statistical Forum in Riyadh to 2027, from their scheduled 9 to 12 November dates, amid escalation with Yemen's Houthis.