Prince Sultan Bin Salman: Saudi Arabia to Become an Important International Destination for Exhibitions, Conferences

Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz - Asharq Al-Awsat
Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz - Asharq Al-Awsat
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Prince Sultan Bin Salman: Saudi Arabia to Become an Important International Destination for Exhibitions, Conferences

Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz - Asharq Al-Awsat
Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz - Asharq Al-Awsat

Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, President of Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of the National Program for Exhibitions and Conferences has confirmed that the Kingdom will be an important international destination for exhibitions and conferences in the next 10 years.

The Prince said that Saudi Arabia will be on the top of this destination in the region for this important economic and tourism activity after the completion of the stage of establishing Saudi exhibitions and meetings industry, its development comprehensively, setting regulations and legislations, preparing cadres, identifying investment opportunities, and making partnerships between government agencies and the private sector to create an environment for launching a productive industry on the basis of scientific and international standards.

Prince Sultan Bin Salman also highlighted the huge projects and initiatives that the Kingdom will be witnessing in the tourism and national heritage sectors, which the government has been supporting for the past two years.

Prince Sultan's words came during a press statement on the occasion of the launch of Saudi Meetings Industry Convention in Riyadh being patronized by the Prince with the participation of more than 1500 officials and investors in this field, in addition to the presence of international organizations, experts and investors in meetings industry, SPA reported.



Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security coordination and cooperation among Gulf nations.
Speaking at the 41st GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar on Wednesday, he emphasized the importance of protecting the region’s prosperity and ensuring a brighter future.
The meeting, chaired by Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, focused on enhancing joint security efforts and addressing key issues on the agenda.
Prince Abdulaziz warned of rising security challenges, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and cross-border organized crime, during the GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar.
He noted that advanced technologies are making it easier for criminal networks to smuggle weapons and fuel terrorism and extremism, especially in unstable regions.
The minister called for stronger collaboration, better strategies, and capacity-building to tackle these threats.
He also said that the GCC interior ministers’ meeting strengthens joint security efforts to tackle new challenges, supporting regional stability and development.
In a post on X, Prince Abdulaziz affirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boosting communication, coordination, and integration among Gulf nations, particularly in security, to protect progress and ensure a brighter future.