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 int
o 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.

Source: Saudi Press Agency