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Riyadh to Host ‘World Defense Show’ in 2022

Riyadh to Host ‘World Defense Show’ in 2022
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Riyadh to Host ‘World Defense Show’ in 2022

Riyadh to Host ‘World Defense Show’ in 2022

Saudi Arabia’s flagship international defense event, the World Defense Show (WDS), unveiled on Monday a state-of-the-art exhibition venue located on the outskirts of the Kingdom’s capital, Riyadh.

With an unrestricted area of approximately 800,000 sqm, the venue will be primed to accommodate the inaugural event, slotted for March 2022, as well as planned expansions for future editions of the Show, now cemented biennially in the global event calendar.

The WDS will feature a 3km-long and 50m-wide runway where live demonstrations of airpower will fly over static aircraft and land equipment displays.

An interactive on-site command center, equipped with the latest systems and technologies from the world’s leading defense companies, will showcase integration and interoperability across the various domains.

With design elements inspired by traditional Saudi architectural styles, the venue floorplan is segmented by geography across two 56,000 sqm exhibition halls, positioned to border the outdoor product display areas.

Within these zones, attendees will experience knowledge-sharing and networking sessions, engaging programs, and tech-powered, immersive experiences offering a window into the future of defense.

“We structured the venue around the show’s objective to facilitate valuable contacts and exchanges across local and international defense industry stakeholders,” said WDS CEO Shaun Ormrod.

“Attendees can also expect their well-being to be a top priority as we continuously monitor developments and implement precautions related to the COVID-19 pandemic,” he added.

“The WDS Operations team is working diligently to ensure the event upholds the highest public health standards,” Ormrod affirmed.

More so, WDS announced the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), as a strategic partner in the global event.

As a national defense champion, SAMI’s objectives are aligned with WDS’ efforts to help localize 50% of Saudi Arabia’s defense procurement by 2030 as envisaged in Saudi Vision 2030.

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Coalition Intercepts Houthi Attacks as Resident Injured by Ballistic Missile Debris

The directorate's teams responded to the incident and followed standard procedures - SPA
The directorate's teams responded to the incident and followed standard procedures - SPA
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Coalition Intercepts Houthi Attacks as Resident Injured by Ballistic Missile Debris

The directorate's teams responded to the incident and followed standard procedures - SPA
The directorate's teams responded to the incident and followed standard procedures - SPA

The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen continued Wednesday to counter terrorist Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, announcing that it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh.

An Arab resident was injured and a home and a vehicle sustained limited material damage on Wednesday when debris fell in Riyadh following the interception of a ballistic missile, the Saudi General Directorate of Civil Defense reported.

On Tuesday, the coalition intercepted ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones launched toward the Riyadh region, the southern region, Al-Kharj Governorate, Haradh Center in Al-Ahsa Governorate, and the city of Dhahran in eastern Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi Civil Defense also reported that debris from the interception of two cruise missiles fell in Riyadh, injuring four people and causing limited material damage to 15 residential homes.

In a development reflecting the widening scope of military strikes against resources relied upon by the Houthi militia, the Coalition to Support Legitimacy carried out several airstrikes Tuesday on the Al-Sabaha Central Fuel Storage Station, west of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, in an effort to disrupt a key Houthi fuel supply line that supports the group's military operations.

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Iraqi Prime Minister in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince and Iraqi Prime Minister in Riyadh (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince and Iraqi Prime Minister in Riyadh (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Iraqi Prime Minister in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince and Iraqi Prime Minister in Riyadh (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince and Iraqi Prime Minister in Riyadh (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi on Wednesday following his arrival in Riyadh for a visit to the Kingdom.

During the meeting, the two leaders discussed regional developments and coordinated efforts to strengthen security and stability in the region. They also reviewed Saudi-Iraqi relations and ways to enhance cooperation across various fields, particularly security coordination between the two countries to address potential regional security challenges.

According to a statement issued by the Iraqi government, Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi reaffirmed Iraq's firm position that it would not allow its territory to be used as a launching point for any attacks or actions that threaten the security of Saudi Arabia or other countries in the region.

He stressed Iraq's commitment to the principles of good neighborliness and respect for its own sovereignty and that of brotherly and friendly countries.

Al-Zaidi also expressed the Iraqi government's condemnation of the attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as well as any harm inflicted on civilians and civilian facilities during conflicts, warning that such actions threaten regional security and stability.

The Iraqi prime minister had arrived in Riyadh earlier with an official delegation for the official visit to Saudi Arabia.

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Coalition Continues to Intercept Houthi Terrorist Attacks

Damage to a residential home in Riyadh after debris fell from the interception of a missile on Tuesday (SPA)
Damage to a residential home in Riyadh after debris fell from the interception of a missile on Tuesday (SPA)
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Coalition Continues to Intercept Houthi Terrorist Attacks

Damage to a residential home in Riyadh after debris fell from the interception of a missile on Tuesday (SPA)
Damage to a residential home in Riyadh after debris fell from the interception of a missile on Tuesday (SPA)

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said Wednesday that a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh was intercepted and destroyed.

Earlier Wednesday, the General Directorate of Civil Defense stated that its teams in Riyadh responded on Tuesday to falling debris from two cruise missiles launched by the Houthis after they were intercepted and destroyed.

Four people were injured — two women, a man, and a child — and 15 homes sustained limited material damage. Standard procedures for such incidents were followed.

On Tuesday, the Coalition intercepted several ballistic and cruise missiles, and drones.