RIYADH: The Ministry of Interior, in partnership with Tuwaiq Academy, will host the Global Security and Technology Summit in Riyadh from Dec. 18-20 later this year.
Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif said that the conference will be held under the patronage of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
The minister expressed gratitude to the crown prince for his patronage, adding that it reflects the leadership’s commitment to enhancing the security ecosystem and enabling digital transformation across national, regional and international security sectors, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
He said the summit will help in strengthening international cooperation, unifying efforts and exchanging best practices. It will allow people to explore promising opportunities and anticipate transformations in the security and technical fields, in a way that supports raising operational efficiency, boosting readiness and safeguarding national gains.
The summit will feature specialized programs, knowledge sessions and technical workshops covering cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, smart surveillance technologies and crisis management, bringing together government entities, the private sector and academic institutions.
The agenda also includes the SAIIF global security and technology innovation competition, to be held in Riyadh from Nov. 19-21, with prizes valued at SR5 million ($1.3 million), focusing on AI, cybersecurity and digital transformation in the security sector.
The summit is expected to consolidate Riyadh’s position as a global hub for security and technology innovation, and to strengthen the Kingdom’s position as an influential international partner in shaping the future of security and technology, and as a leading platform for developing innovative solutions and building quality global partnerships.
