Security and History Dialogue concludes in Riyadh with more than 5,200 visitors

The Security and History Dialogue 2026 concluded in Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter, hosting over 5,200 visitors across three days of discussions centered on Saudi Arabia's history, security, and development. The event, organized by the Ministry of Interior with the patronage of Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, explored the Kingdom's past and future through various lenses.

More than 60 panel discussions, interactive sessions, speeches, and special dialogues involved over 160 speakers and participants from Saudi Arabia and abroad. The program featured experts, officials, security leaders, historians, researchers, academics, journalists, writers, and cultural figures, supported by 30 government, academic, and scientific organizations.

Topics ranged from the history of security in the Saudi state to institution-building, justice, stability, citizenship, national identity, and international relations. Discussions also addressed the roles of citizens, families, women, media, culture, arts, cultural heritage, artificial intelligence, and future security. Special dialogues highlighted the life of King Abdulaziz, the development of Saudi state institutions and security agencies, and the Kingdom's care for the Two Holy Mosques and holy sites.

The conference aimed to strengthen awareness of Saudi history, showcase the role of security in development, and document the Kingdom's experience for future generations. It built upon the 2025 Security and History Dialogue Forum, expanding into a three-day program with the participation of Tuwaiq Academy and the Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control Company (Tahakom), alongside various ministries, universities, and national institutions.