Malina Turcut, investor and Chief Financial Officer of Prime Dash, from Oradea, is participating these days in the World Economic Forum in Davos, one of the world’s most important global events dedicated to economics, politics, and technology.
The first days of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting have been intense and highly engaging, as Malina Turcut explains. Beyond the official sessions on the agenda, Davos represents a continuous flow of meetings, debates, and informal conversations, unfolding in parallel from early morning until late in the evening.
“Davos is not only about what happens on the official stages. It is a constant stream of overlapping ideas, discussions, and perspectives. Sometimes it feels like too much is happening at once, but that is precisely the essence of this place,” says Malina Turcut.
Global Uncertainty
The dominant theme of this year’s discussions is global uncertainty. Artificial intelligence is omnipresent, but it is no longer viewed as an abstract promise; instead, it is seen as a concrete challenge with major implications for the economy and society.
“Artificial intelligence is everywhere in Davos, but not as a futuristic concept — rather as a reality that raises difficult questions: who controls it, who assumes responsibility, and what real impact it will have on markets and on people,” explains the CFO of Prime Dash.
Trust
Another key concept running through nearly all interventions is trust — trust between states, in markets, in institutions, and in technology. Geopolitics and economics are becoming increasingly interconnected, while trade tensions and global realignments are directly influencing investments and economic stability.“At its core, Davos reflects a world searching for balance and direction in an increasingly unpredictable context. Trust seems to be the most valuable currency of this global moment,” Malina Turcut emphasizes.
Messages from Global Leaders…Awaiting Donald J. Trump
On the political stage, messages from international leaders have been firm. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke about the need for cooperation, clear rules, and the defense of European values in a tense international climate. French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a similar message, insisting on European unity and predictability, without abandoning dialogue.
From China, Vice Premier He Lifeng emphasized economic stability, openness, and collaboration, while warning about the risks that fragmentation and a lack of trust can pose to the global economy.
“There is a common thread linking all these interventions: the need for trust — between states, between economic partners, between citizens and institutions, but also in technology and in the decisions that will be delegated to digital systems in the years ahead” Malina notes.The attention of participants is now turning toward the speech of President Donald J. Trump, expected to influence not only conversations at Davos, but also the economic and political tone of the period ahead. “The atmosphere is one of tense anticipation. You can clearly feel that his speech will resonate beyond Davos,” Malina adds.
Participation in Events and Panels
Alongside the official agenda, Malina Turcut is taking part in numerous thematic events and panels, at the invitation of the Forbes Middle East team, with whom she has previously attended other international events.
“I was honored to participate in the Women Leaders Reception, organized in partnership with Adecco Group, APCO, Bayer, Pinterest, and Tourise, where I met remarkable women holding leadership positions in some of the world’s largest multinational companies,” she states.
Her agenda also includes participation in sessions within World Woman Davos, the World Economic Open Forum, Davos Innovation Week 2026, and other related events.
Meeting with the UAE Minister of Economy
During the World Economic Forum, Malina Turcut also met with Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates. Prime Dash collaborates with the UAE Ministry of Economy through Dubai SME, holding a contract for the analysis and scoring of companies financed through this program.
“Davos remains a barometer of today’s world — a place where changes, concerns, and future directions are not analyzed theoretically, but lived, discussed, and negotiated in real time,” Malina Turcut concludes.