Royal Saudi Naval Forces to Organize 3rd Saudi International Maritime Forum in November

The forum will address trends and threats to maritime security in the AI era (File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT)
The forum will address trends and threats to maritime security in the AI era (File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT)
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Royal Saudi Naval Forces to Organize 3rd Saudi International Maritime Forum in November

The forum will address trends and threats to maritime security in the AI era (File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT)
The forum will address trends and threats to maritime security in the AI era (File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT)

Under the patronage of Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Royal Saudi Naval Forces will organize the third Saudi International Maritime Forum from November 19 to 21 at Dhahran Expo in the Eastern Region.
In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Chief of Staff of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces Lieutenant General Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Gharibi expressed his appreciation for the Minister of Defense’s patronage of the forum’s third edition, held under the theme "Maritime Security in the AI Era: Trends and Threats." This theme aligns with the rapid developments in artificial intelligence (AI) occurring globally.
The forum will address trends and threats to maritime security in the AI era, featuring naval leaders and senior officials from various countries across military, scientific, and technical fields.
The primary themes to be covered in the forum’s specialized sessions and workshops include naval strategies in the AI era, policies and regulations for integrating AI into naval operations, modern naval systems and their impact on maritime security, cybersecurity challenges, naval training, the development of human capital amid the AI revolution, and the future of military industries in AI.
Alongside the forum, an exhibition will showcase the latest equipment, technology, and systems in maritime security, with the participation of top local, regional, and international companies. Over 55 national and international entities from more than 22 countries are scheduled to attend.



Gulf Foreign Ministers Discuss Unifying Stance on Regional, International Issues

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers after their meeting in Kuwait (KUNA)
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers after their meeting in Kuwait (KUNA)
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Gulf Foreign Ministers Discuss Unifying Stance on Regional, International Issues

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers after their meeting in Kuwait (KUNA)
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers after their meeting in Kuwait (KUNA)

Gulf foreign ministers met on Thursday to discuss key regional and international issues, including the Palestinian conflict and ongoing violations in Palestinian territories.

They called for an immediate ceasefire and a fair, lasting solution to the conflict. The ministers also reviewed security developments in Lebanon and other regional matters.

The discussions aim to prepare a unified stance for the 45th Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Kuwait next Sunday, where it will be presented to the leaders.

Led by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya, the foreign ministers met to discuss boosting Gulf cooperation across various areas. They aimed to build on past efforts and continue advancing progress in different sectors.

GCC leaders will gather on Sunday to discuss key regional and international issues and strengthen Gulf cooperation.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attended the 162nd preparatory meeting for the summit in Kuwait on Thursday.

The meeting focused on the Gulf's shared progress and ways to improve it, as well as the latest developments in Gaza and Lebanon. Ministers called for an immediate ceasefire and a fair, lasting solution to the Palestinian cause.

The meeting also reviewed reports on the implementation of decisions from the 44th GCC summit and discussed strategic relations with other countries and global groups.

The Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Negotiations at the GCC, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Owaishiq, stated that the upcoming GCC summit will address key regional issues, in addition to military, security, and economic matters that impact Gulf citizens.

Thursday’s meeting was chaired by Al-Yahya, with heads of delegations from GCC member states in attendance, along with GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi.