Swiss armed security personnel stand guard on the rooftop of a hotel, next to letters covered in snow reading 'Davos', near the Congress Centre on the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 annual summit, on January 23, 2018 in Davos, eastern Switzerland.
After spectacular snowfall that stranded high-flying delegates on their way to Davos, the World Economic Forum starts in earnest on January 23 basking in robust global growth but facing warnings that the world's have-nots are missing out more than ever. Pic/AFP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech on the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 annual meeting, on January 23, 2018, in Davos, eastern Switzerland. Pic/AFP

Narendra Modi (L) listens to Swiss President Alain Berset on the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 annual meeting, on January 23, 2018 in Davos, eastern Switzerland. Pic/AFP

The Bollywood actor attended the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 on January 22 in Davos, eastern Switzerland. Pic/AFP

The Bollywood actor attended the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 on January 22 in Davos, eastern Switzerland. Pic/AFP

Shah Rukh Khan, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Chairperson and Co-Founder Hilde Schwab, Australian actress Cate Blanchett and Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Klaus Schwab pose after the Crystal Award ceremony ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 annual meeting. Pic/AFP

Shah Rukh Khan, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Chairperson and Co-Founder Hilde Schwab, Australian actress Cate Blanchett and Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Klaus Schwab pose after the Crystal Award ceremony ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 annual meeting. Pic/AFP

Guests gather prior to the Crystal Award ceremony ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018. Pic/AFP

Guests gather prior to the Crystal Award ceremony ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018. Pic/AFP

The Co-Chairs of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde and Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg, IBM Chairperson and CEO Ginni Rometty, Founder and Chair of Mann Deshi Foundation Chetna Sinha, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) Director-General Fabiola Gianotti, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) General Secretary Sharan Burrow and ENGIE CEO Isabelle Kocher attend a session of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF). Pic/AFP

The Co-Chairs of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde and Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg, IBM Chairperson and CEO Ginni Rometty, Founder and Chair of Mann Deshi Foundation Chetna Sinha, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) Director-General Fabiola Gianotti, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) General Secretary Sharan Burrow and ENGIE CEO Isabelle Kocher attend a session of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF). Pic/AFP

British singer Sir Elton John receives a Crystal Award from the hands of Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Chairperson and Co-Founder Hilde Schwab during a ceremony ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 annual meeting. Pic/AFP

British singer Sir Elton John receives a Crystal Award from the hands of Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Chairperson and Co-Founder Hilde Schwab during a ceremony ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 annual meeting. Pic/AFP

Former CEO of Cisco Systems, John Chambers (L), France's President Emmanuel Macron (C), and French Minister of State for the Digital Sector Mounir Mahjoubi, attend a signing ceremony to name Chambers as the representative of the French Tech, during the 'Choose France' summit, at the Chateau de Versailles, outside Paris on Januray 22, 2018. Pic/AFP

Former CEO of Cisco Systems, John Chambers (L), France's President Emmanuel Macron (C), and French Minister of State for the Digital Sector Mounir Mahjoubi, attend a signing ceremony to name Chambers as the representative of the French Tech, during the 'Choose France' summit, at the Chateau de Versailles, outside Paris on Januray 22, 2018. Pic/AFP

Shah Rukh Khan thanks the assembly as he stands next to Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Chairperson and Co-Founder Hilde Schwab after receiving a Crystal Award during a ceremony. Pic/AFP

Shah Rukh Khan thanks the assembly as he stands next to Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Chairperson and Co-Founder Hilde Schwab after receiving a Crystal Award during a ceremony. Pic/AFP

A man walks through heavy snow fall towards the Congress Centre in the resort town of Davos, ahead of the World Economic Forum. Pic/AFP

A man walks through heavy snow fall towards the Congress Centre in the resort town of Davos, ahead of the World Economic Forum. Pic/AFP

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 annual meeting, on January 23, 2018 in Davos, eastern Switzerland. Pic/AFP

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 annual meeting, on January 23, 2018 in Davos, eastern Switzerland. Pic/AFP

The World Economic Forum (WEF) runs through January 23 - 26, focusing this year on the theme 'Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World. Pic/AFP

The World Economic Forum (WEF) runs through January 23 - 26, focusing this year on the theme 'Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World. Pic/AFP