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Saudi Interior Minister Attends 'Security and History Dialogue 2026' Conference

Organized by the Ministry of Interior, the conference is being held under the theme "Our History and Our Future: Security and Growth" (conference)
Organized by the Ministry of Interior, the conference is being held under the theme "Our History and Our Future: Security and Growth" (conference)
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Saudi Interior Minister Attends 'Security and History Dialogue 2026' Conference

Organized by the Ministry of Interior, the conference is being held under the theme "Our History and Our Future: Security and Growth" (conference)
Organized by the Ministry of Interior, the conference is being held under the theme "Our History and Our Future: Security and Growth" (conference)

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz attended Sunday the opening of the "Security and History Dialogue 2026" Conference at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter.

Organized by the Ministry of Interior, the conference is being held under the theme "Our History and Our Future: Security and Growth."

Conference General Supervisor Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Tuwaian delivered a speech thanking the Interior Minister for sponsoring the event.

He said the Security and History Dialogue serves as a national platform bringing together experts and specialists from within and outside the Kingdom to examine its history through the lenses of security and development.

Al-Tuwaian said the conference aims to produce documented content that raises awareness of the Kingdom’s historical journey, reinforces national identity and the values of citizenship and belonging, and conveys the Saudi story to future generations.

He added that the conference reviews the Kingdom’s security journey from the establishment of the First Saudi State to the present day, highlighting security as an established approach and its role in building state institutions, consolidating stability, and supporting development and prosperity.

It also addresses national awareness and cultural security, as well as the role of security in supporting investment, creating opportunities, and improving quality of life.

The minister and attendees watched an introductory film outlining the conference’s objectives and scientific program. The program includes dialogue sessions, interactive meetings, and knowledge and visual experiences documenting the security journey throughout the history of the Saudi state and its role in supporting stability, development, and nation-building.

The Interior Minister also toured the accompanying exhibition, which features pavilions from participating entities, historical and knowledge content, and interactive experiences showcasing nearly three centuries of the Saudi state's security journey.

He was briefed on the exhibition’s main features and accompanying activities.

The conference builds on the "Security and History Dialogue" Forum organized by the Ministry of Interior in 2025. The forum was held in partnership with the King Abdulaziz Foundation "Darah" on scientific and historical content, along with the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of National Guard, Presidency of State Security, and more than 40 academic, media, and cultural entities.

Running until September 8, the conference features more than 65 dialogue sessions and interactive meetings, with over 160 speakers, including senior officials, leaders, experts, researchers, and academics. The program also includes the accompanying exhibition, knowledge and cultural experiences, and other events.

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Ministers, Islamic Figures from Over 70 Countries Condemn Houthi Attacks Targeting Saudi Arabia

The Governor of the Riyadh Region visits civilians injured by Houthi terrorist attacks on Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
The Governor of the Riyadh Region visits civilians injured by Houthi terrorist attacks on Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Ministers, Islamic Figures from Over 70 Countries Condemn Houthi Attacks Targeting Saudi Arabia

The Governor of the Riyadh Region visits civilians injured by Houthi terrorist attacks on Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
The Governor of the Riyadh Region visits civilians injured by Houthi terrorist attacks on Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

A total of 176 ministers, Islamic scholars, muftis, and heads of Islamic associations, universities, and institutions from more than 70 countries strongly condemned attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia on Saudi Arabia.

They highlighted the threat these attacks pose to the security of the Two Holy Mosques and the safety of their visitors and condemned the targeting of airports and other civilian and vital infrastructure across the Kingdom.

In statements and cables sent to Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh, they expressed full support for Saudi Arabia's measures to protect its territory, safeguard its security and stability, and defend Islam's holy sites.

They described the attacks as a flagrant violation of the sanctity of Islamic holy sites, an infringement upon humanitarian and moral values and principles, and a disregard for the sanctity of human life, which Islamic Sharia seeks to preserve and protect.

They stressed that the Houthis' actions reflect a disregard for human and moral values and underscore the danger their practices pose to regional security and stability. They called for a firm international response to end these attacks and hold those responsible accountable under international laws and regulations.

They strongly condemned the deliberate targeting of Saudi airports and civilian and vital facilities, warning that such attacks directly threaten the safety of travelers and other civilians, disrupt air traffic, and cause hardship for passengers. Those affected include Umrah performers and visitors arriving from around the world to perform their religious rituals and visit the Two Holy Mosques, they added.

Deliberately endangering innocent lives, terrorizing people, and obstructing the journeys of pilgrims to their destinations show the Houthis' disregard for human life and their lack of Islamic principles and human, moral, and ethical values, they warned. They described these acts as serious violations of international laws and norms, requiring serious international action to protect civilian facilities and ensure travelers' safety.

They emphasized that standing with Saudi Arabia in confronting these attacks is an urgent duty and a religious, moral, and humanitarian responsibility.

The security of the Two Holy Mosques and the safety of their visitors, they said, are not solely Saudi Arabia's concern, but an issue of importance to Muslims around the world. They highlighted the special place Makkah and Madinah hold in Muslims' hearts and the enduring sanctity and significance of Islamic holy sites, stressing that any threat to Saudi Arabia's security or to Muslim holy sites represents an affront to the sentiments of the entire Muslim world.

They affirmed Saudi Arabia's legitimate right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, ensure the security of its citizens and residents, and counter any threat to its security, Islamic holy sites, or civilian facilities.

They praised Saudi Arabia's historic and leading role in serving Islam and Muslims under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

They highlighted Saudi Arabia's care for the Two Holy Mosques and its commitment to mobilizing its resources and capabilities to serve pilgrims and make it possible for them to perform their rituals safely and peacefully. They said these efforts are a source of pride and appreciation for Muslims worldwide and stressed that attacks on Saudi Arabia could not be separated from its standing in the Islamic world and its major responsibilities in caring for the holy sites and serving those who visit them.

They urged the international community and relevant organizations and bodies to fulfill their legal, humanitarian, and moral responsibilities in confronting these attacks. They called for firm positions and decisive measures to deter those responsible, hold them accountable, prevent further attacks, and protect civilians, religious sites, airports, and vital facilities from threats or targeting.

They warned that leniency toward such practices would encourage their continuation, endanger innocent lives, and undermine efforts to achieve regional security and stability.

They underlined their unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia, its leadership, and its people against any threat to its security, stability, or Muslim holy sites. They prayed for the protection of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, continued security, strength, and stability for Saudi Arabia, and the safety of the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, praying that the aggressors' plots would be thwarted.

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Riyadh Governor Reassures Those Injured in Houthi Attack: Saudi Leadership Stands with You Wholeheartedly

Riyadh Governor highlights Saudi leadership’s directives to provide comprehensive healthcare to all those injured (SPA)
Riyadh Governor highlights Saudi leadership’s directives to provide comprehensive healthcare to all those injured (SPA)
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Riyadh Governor Reassures Those Injured in Houthi Attack: Saudi Leadership Stands with You Wholeheartedly

Riyadh Governor highlights Saudi leadership’s directives to provide comprehensive healthcare to all those injured (SPA)
Riyadh Governor highlights Saudi leadership’s directives to provide comprehensive healthcare to all those injured (SPA)

Riyadh Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz on Monday visited civilians injured in the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport who are receiving treatment at hospitals in the capital.

He conveyed greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, along with their wishes for a speedy recovery.

The Riyadh governor highlighted the Saudi leadership's directives to provide comprehensive healthcare to all those injured, stressing that the leadership stands with them wholeheartedly and that they are in safe hands.

He was briefed on their health conditions and the medical services being provided to them, and directed officials to monitor their recovery and ensure that all their medical needs are met until they fully recover.

In a press statement, Prince Faisal bin Bandar praised the Saudi leadership's efforts to safeguard the Kingdom's security and stability, highlighting the solidarity and unity of the Saudi people and the readiness of Saudi forces to confront any threats to the Kingdom's security and safety.

The Riyadh governor prayed to God to preserve the Kingdom's glory, security and prosperity.

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Crown Prince Receives Call from King of Jordan Condemning Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

Saudi Crown Prince delivering the royal address (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince delivering the royal address (SPA)
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Crown Prince Receives Call from King of Jordan Condemning Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

Saudi Crown Prince delivering the royal address (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince delivering the royal address (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call on Monday from King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, who condemned the terrorist attacks launched by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

King Abdullah II affirmed Jordan's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in confronting any threat to its security and the safety of its citizens and residents, as well as Jordan's full support for the measures the Kingdom has taken to protect its resources.