<b>In A Closer Look, </b><i><b>The National </b></i><b>provides an in-depth take on one of the main stories of the week</b> It is the ultimate gabfest where decision makers and elites gather in a small Swiss town to discuss big ideas. To critics, the World Economic Forum in Davos is a symbol of what's wrong with the economic world order. To its supporters, it is a chance to discuss real change and real ideas that could improve our world. Along the way there's plenty of slipping and sliding on frosty pavements, perishing temperatures and warm hospitality - not least from the UAE, which has made its mark on the annual forum. <i>The National's </i>Rory Reynolds and Enas Refaei attended for the first time this year. Here's their take on how it went down. <b>Read more</b> <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/2024/01/17/argentina-milei-davos-trump-speech/" target="_blank"><b>'Long live freedom, dammit!‘ Argentina's Milei dazzles Davos with tirade</b></a> <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/climate/cop28/2024/01/18/cop28-legacy-runs-through-davos-debate/" target="_blank"><b>Cop28 legacy runs through Davos debate</b></a> <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/mena/palestine-israel/2024/01/18/rachel-goldberg-hersh-goldberg-polin/" target="_blank"><b>Mother of Hamas hostage takes captives' plight to Davos</b></a>