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SAMI Navantia Launches Naval Systems Integration & Development Center of Excellence
2024-03-20 Read More...
Under the auspices of the Commander of Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Vice Admiral Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily, SAMI Navantia Naval Industries has launched the Naval Systems Integration and Development Center of Excellence

Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Named Chairman of SAMI
2024-02-29 Read More...
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a leading national partner of the defense and security sector, and one of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) companies, has recently restructured its Board of

Tunisia Hosts 41st Session of Arab Interior Ministers’ Council
2024-02-27 Read More...
Under the patronage of President of the Republic of Tunisia Kais Saied, Their Highnesses and Excellencies the Arab Ministers of Interior held in Tunis Monday the 41st session of the Arab Interior Ministers’

Saudi Space Agency Launches ‘Madak’ Competition for Students in the Arab World
2024-02-26 Read More...
The Saudi Space Agency (SSA), in cooperation with Misk Foundation and the Ilmi Science Discovery & Innovation Center, launched today the Madak competition for students in the Arab world with the aim of increasing the Arab contribution to the

Saudi, French Ministers of Interior Sign Plan for Cooperation Projects
2024-02-18 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz held talks Thursday with French Minister of Interior and Overseas Gérald

Space Debris Conference Concludes in Riyadh
2024-02-14 Read More...
The “Space Debris” Conference has concluded in the Saudi Capital Riyadh with several sessions focusing on “innovative solutions” that saw the participation of more than 260 experts, speakers, and a number of CEOs and leaders of the

Nadrah, Munitions India to Set up Local Factory in Saudi Arabia
2024-02-13 Read More...
Saudi-based Nadrah Trading Company, a subsidiary of Al Nasiriah Holding Group, has signed an agreement with Munitions India Limited (MIL), owned by the Indian Ministry of Defence, with a value exceeding 1 billion Saudi Riyals (US$ 267

Qatar’s Amir Inaugurates F-15 QA Fighter Jet
2024-01-24 Read More...
The Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, inaugurated the strategic fighter jet wing No. 5 Ababil (F-15 QA) of the Qatar Amiri Air Force at Al Udeid Air Base on

Saudi Arabia Attends International Meeting Held by Global Cybersecurity Forum Institute
2024-01-24 Read More...
In cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva, the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) Institute organized an introductory meeting

Algerian President Receives Saudi Minister of Interior
2024-01-23 Read More...
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria received Monday the Saudi Minister of Interior, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, at the Presidential Palace in

Saudi Space Agency to Organise Space Debris Conference in February
2024-01-02 Read More...
The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) is set to organize its first-ever conference titled “Securing the Future Growth of the Global Space Economy” on the 11th and 12th of February, in collaboration with

Saudi Chief of General Staff Visits Türkiye to Boost Military Cooperation
2023-12-27 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s Chief of the General Staff Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili visited the Republic of Türkiye Tuesday in response to an invitation from his Turkish counterpart, General Metin

Saudi Defence Minister Meets British Counterpart in London
2023-12-26 Read More...
Saudi Defence Minister His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud met Friday with his British counterpart Grant Shapps (photo) at Lancaster House in

Saudi Defense Minister Meets French President, Heads of Industrial Companies
2023-12-21 Read More...
Upon the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met at the Elysée Palace

Saudi Defense Minister Visits French Frigate Chevalier Paul, Witnesses Air Drill with Rafale Jets
2023-12-21 Read More...
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz visited Thursday French Frigate Chevalier Paul in the Mediterranean Sea, south of

Saudi, Egyptian Space Agencies Sign MoU for Cooperation in Peaceful Space Activities
2023-12-21 Read More...
The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) and the Egyptian Space Agency signed Wednesday a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in space activities for peaceful

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