Security and History Dialogue Continues Its Review of 300 Years of Security and Development

The Security and History Dialogue 2026 conference is using its second day to revisit more than 300 years of security and development in Saudi Arabia.

The conference, held at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter from Sept. 6 to 8, is taking place under the patronage and attendance of Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz. The Interior Ministry organized the event under the theme “Our History and Our Future: Security and Development.” More than 160 speakers from inside and outside Saudi Arabia are participating.

The conference presents a multidimensional reading of the Saudi experience and its transformations. It examines the close relationship between security and the continuity of development, as well as their role in building the state, strengthening national identity and supporting growth and prosperity.

The second day brought together experts, researchers, academics, officials, leaders and others interested in historical and security affairs. Their discussions continued the review of key stages in Saudi history and linked them to the rapid development changes taking place in the kingdom. The program follows the first day’s sessions on the relationship between security, stability, construction and development.