World Economic Forum to draw a record number to Davos this year

The World Economic Forum said Tuesday that its annual gathering at Davos this month will draw a record number of participants and over 300 heads of state and government bigwigs. More than 2,500 people are expected to turn up, WEF said in a statement. "In addition to the 1,500 top business leaders from over 140 countries, more than 300 heads of state, heads of government and government members are also expected to participate," it said. WEF refused to provide a list of participants, say