WEF security

Private jets, choppers ferry global elite to WEF meet

With the World Economic Forum's annual meeting starting here today, nearly 2,000 private jets are on the job to ferry the rich and powerful of the world to this Alpine resort town, while the Swiss Army is using its own choppers to carry many public figures.

Jan 20, 2015, 13:38 PM IST

Though in minority at Davos, women stand out

Women being a minority at WEF's annual meeting of rich and powerful from across the world notwithstanding, the fairer sex are on top when it comes to young leaders present here, including those from India.

Jan 20, 2015, 13:37 PM IST

Over 5,000 Army personnel at work to secure WEF meet

As the WEF's Annual Meeting begins on Tuesday, Swiss Armed Forces have deployed 5,000 personnel to secure this remote town that has a population of about 10,000 and will host over 2,500 of the global elite through this week.

Jan 20, 2015, 13:28 PM IST