Saudi Arabia is pulling out all the stops to ensure the success of Aramco's initial public offering after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman finally decided to offer shares
The three-day forum is hosting financiers, governments and industry leaders who would discuss global trade and explore the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the global investment landscape
In the wide ranging interview with the Saudi-owned newspaper, the crown prince also commented on recent attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia's 2030 development goals
The Crown Prince arrived on a less than 30-hr visit, a day after concluding his tour of Pakistan where he said dialogue was the only way to resolve "outstanding issues" between India and Pakistan
Prince Mohammed has been the main driver of the once-staid kingdom's more aggressive regional push since he took over as defence minister in early 2015
The 2015 purchase appears to be one of several extravagant acquisitions - including a $500 mn yacht and a $450 mn Leonardo da Vinci painting - by a prince who is leading a sweeping crackdown in Saudi