Riyadh Security and History Dialogue Conference to explore Saudi history through the lens of security and development

RIYADH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif will patronize the Security and History Dialogue Conference, to be organized by the Ministry of Interior, in Riyadh from September 6 to 8, 2026. Several experts, researchers, and academics from within Saudi Arabia and abroad will attend the conference. The organizing committee of the conference said that the three-day event serves as a national platform for exploring the Kingdom’s history through the lens of security and development, aiming to deepen awareness of the Kingdom’s journey, strengthen national identity, and produce documented knowledge for researchers and future generations. The conference will feature more than 50 dialogue and interactive sessions, with over 160 experts and specialists and more than 30 partner organizations. Discussions will cover the Saudi state’s history and its security, developmental, economic, social, and cultural dimensions, as well as national identity, international relations, the development of security institutions, and the role of security in supporting investment and quality of life.