Saudi Arabia Hosts Global Cybersecurity Forum with Participation of over 120 Countries

Participants at the second edition of the Global Cybersecurity Forum. (SPA)
Participants at the second edition of the Global Cybersecurity Forum. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Hosts Global Cybersecurity Forum with Participation of over 120 Countries

Participants at the second edition of the Global Cybersecurity Forum. (SPA)
Participants at the second edition of the Global Cybersecurity Forum. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia will host on Wednesday the third edition of the Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh.

Sponsored by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the two-day event is being organized by the National Cybersecurity Authority and the Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE) under the theme "Charting Shared Priorities in Cyberspace."

The platform will address the most pressing challenges in cyberspace, exploring their impact on industries and sectors, including supply chains and smart cities.

It aims to raise awareness of the challenges and explore comprehensive solutions, encouraging multi-stakeholder collaboration on an international scale.

The event will be attended by industry experts, decision-makers, CEOs, and high-level representatives across government and academic sectors, as well as prominent international companies from over 120 countries.

It will also see the launch of several initiatives and international projects that will contribute to strengthening international cooperation, as well as enabling socio-economic development in the Kingdom and the rest of the world.

The Forum will map shared priorities in cyberspace through discussions and sessions on strategic topics related to cybersecurity, focusing on five sub-themes: Cyberspace amidst polycrisis, Cyber growth unlocked, Across cyber divides, Inside cyber minds, and emerging cyber horizons.

The Global Cybersecurity Forum Institute (GCFI) will stimulate continuous dialogue among various partners and support related projects over the coming months to consolidate the concept of international cooperation and partnership expressed in the GCFI objectives.

The Institute is focused on unlocking opportunities in cyberspace that can stimulate development and prosperity and strengthen the position of the Kingdom as a global leader in this vital and promising sector, building on its regional and international achievements to date.

The Global Forum has become a platform for decision-makers, experts, and specialists in vital and strategic sector issues. It aims to open broad horizons for knowledge transfer and exchange of expertise, explore opportunities for cooperation, support international efforts, unify joint efforts, and stimulate socio-economic development in the sector.



Honda and Nissan Reportedly Consider Mutual Production of Vehicles

FILE PHOTO: A Honda logo is seen during the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, US, April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A Honda logo is seen during the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, US, April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo/File Photo
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Honda and Nissan Reportedly Consider Mutual Production of Vehicles

FILE PHOTO: A Honda logo is seen during the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, US, April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A Honda logo is seen during the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, US, April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo/File Photo

Honda and Nissan are considering producing vehicles in one another's factories as part of their plan to deepen ties and potentially merge, Japan's Kyodo news agency said on Saturday.
Honda will consider supplying hybrid vehicles to Nissan as part of the plan, the report said, without citing the source of the information.
A merger of Honda, Japan's second-largest car company, and Nissan, its third-largest, would create the world's third-largest auto group by vehicle sales, behind Toyota and Volkswagen, making 7.4 million vehicles a year, Reuters said.
The two automakers forged a strategic partnership in March to cooperate in electric vehicle development, but Nissan has faced financial and strategic troubles in recent months.
As announced, Honda, "Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors are in the process of bringing together our strengths and exploring potential forms of cooperation, but nothing has been decided yet,” a Honda spokesperson said, when asked about the report.
Nissan declined to comment, saying the details of the report were not based on a company announcement. Nissan is the top shareholder in Mitsubishi Motors.
Kyodo said Honda could use Nissan's car factory in Britain, as it now only has factories for engines and motorcycles in Europe.
The move comes amid concerns over how president-elect Donald Trump's policies may shake up manufacturing with his promises of protectionist trade policies, the report said.