The 2026 Security and History Dialogue Conference ended in Riyadh yesterday after three days that attracted more than 5,200 visitors. Organized by the Ministry of Interior under the patronage of Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, and held under the theme "Our History and Our Future: Security and Prosperity," it drew officials, experts, researchers and academics from the Kingdom and abroad.

The program offered more than 60 panel sessions, interactive meetings and special dialogues, with over 160 speakers and more than 30 government, academic and scientific bodies, adding up to 60 hours of discussion.

Subjects ranged from the history of security in the Saudi state, institution building, justice, citizenship and national identity, to security and investment, international relations, media, culture, the arts, artificial intelligence and the future of security, as well as milestones in the Kingdom's history and the legacy of its founder, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud.

The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives was the main partner and the Royal Commission for Riyadh City the strategic partner, along with several ministries, universities and national institutions.