RIYADH: The third World Defense Show will be opened in Riyadh on Feb. 8 next year by Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Kingdom’s defense minister and vice chairman of the General Authority for Military Industries.
The international five-day event, which will focus on the future, will be supported by relevant ministries, authorities and strategic public and private sector entities.
Thanking King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their patronage and support of the military industries sector, GAMI Gov. Ahmad Al-Ohali said: “The royal patronage is an extension of the leadership’s unwavering support to localizing 50 percent of military expenditure in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
“This commitment to innovation and cooperation exemplifies our dedication to fostering global partnerships, leveraging our strategic location and harnessing the Kingdom’s industrial capabilities.”
He added: “Together, we are shaping the future of defense, ensuring stability and growth for our nation.”
