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Dubai to host 4th edition of the WION Global Summit
NEW DELHI: Dubai will host the fourth edition of the WION Global Summit on 24 March 2021, at the Oberoi.
The day-long summit will bring together thought leaders and global policymakers from around the World.
India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar will grace the event as chief guest.
India's envoy to the UAE Pavan Kapoor will deliver the welcome note on behalf of the host nation.
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton, and Japan's minister of state for defence Yasuhide Nakayama will deliver keynotes for various session.
A wide range of panelists will dissect the most pressing challenges with the aim of exploring effective solutions. On the panel will be former White House Middle East envoy under former US President Donald Trump, Jason D Greenblatt, former prime minister of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, former defence minister of Taiwan Michael Tsai, former foreign affairs minister of Australia Alexander Downer, digital champion at the European Commission for France Gilles Babinet, and many others.
The Summit would be attended by WION CEO & editor-in-chief Sudhir Chaudhary. The sessions would be moderated by WION executive editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay, and international TV presenter Ali Aslan.
The event will have four sessions, on West Asia's changing geopolitics, the post-pandemic World order, World economy, and the new digital reality, respectively.
For the last three years, the WION Global Summit has been at the forefront of intellectual exchange and thought leadership. Over the years, the summit has hosted Presidents, Prime Ministers, ministers, economic advisors, and various global leaders. It has been at the cutting edge of new ideas, innovations, and experiences.
Watch the 4th edition of the WION Global Summit: Power play in a post-pandemic World LIVE on 24th March on WION, starting 10:30 AM local time (12:00 PM IST, 6:30 AM GMT).
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
