Selected Comments;

The Middle East is a diverse region composed of many countries at varied stages of economic development, yet all of them face the crucial challenge of enhancing economic growth to create jobs for their large and young populations. In addition to job creation, the region faces other major challenges, including infrastructure development, education, gender inequality and poverty alleviation.

The economic, environmental and social challenges facing the world today are so complex that business must partner with governments, civil society and NGOs to achieve breakthrough innovation. The Coca-Cola Company strongly supports the World Economic Forum and its mission of improving the state of the world. Our company is engaged with the Forum to address a range of issues from promoting economic growth and sustainable development to helping communities deal with the major challenges they face, such as water sustainability and scarcity.