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This week on MME

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This week MME is in Davos, Switzerland for annual World Economic Forum
Mideast peace deals often in focus at WEF, now emphasis is on economy
MME speaks with Bill Gates, Microsoft founder and noted philanthropist
Gates tells MME how he's using technology to foster growth in Mideast
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Bill Gates is due to step down from his full-time role at Microsoft in June to focus on philanthropy

Middle East Scorecard
This week, CNN Marketplace Middle East is on the road in Davos for the World Economic Forum, a melting pot of CEO's, World Leaders, and the Media. It is a place where deals are made and peace talks brokered. But, why is this yearly event in the Swiss Alps a go-to event for Middle East businessmen and politicians alike? The Forum has historically been a backdrop for Middle East Peace talks, but increasingly, but now the profile for the region is evolving to economics. MME will look at the region's economic progress, as well as its potential risks.

"Face Time" with Bill Gates
He is one of the best-known entrepreneurs of the personal computer revolution and one of the richest men in the world. Bill Gates founded his multi-billion dollar company while still studying at Harvard. And, this week, he joins Marketplace Middle East to talk about his movement into the Middle East and how he is using technology to foster growth in the region.