The highly anticipated World Defense Show 2024 is poised to unfold from February 4th to 8th, under the prestigious auspices of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. This event will convene at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, where the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) will emerge as the predominant exhibitor, commanding attention with a sprawling 3000 square meter pavilion.
Embracing the role of national strategic partner for the event, SAMI is set to unveil its latest innovations in defense technology, with a focus on aerospace, land systems, and naval solutions. The presentation will underscore the company’s dedication to cutting-edge technology, reflecting the Kingdom’s progressive aspirations.
The company’s expansive display will not only highlight the most advanced products tailored to the Kingdom’s needs but will also feature futuristic visions in aviation and space. In alignment with the overarching goals of Saudi Vision 2030, SAMI seeks to forge strategic partnerships that bolster its growth trajectory.
Throughout the five-day affair, top brass from SAMI, including Chairman Al-Khateeb and CEO Eng. Walid A. Abukhaled, will join panels and discourse with figures from government, military, and defense circles. These engagements aim to shed light on the sector’s direction and address pressing challenges. Furthermore, SAMI is expected to sign multiple Memorandums of Understanding and agreements, reinforcing its defense portfolio and contributing to the sector’s robustness in Saudi Arabia.
In anticipation of the event, CEO Eng. Abukhaled remarked on the significance of the show as a conduit for partnership and strategic alliance opportunities with both local and global entities. He emphasized the company’s aspirations to ascend as one of the top 25 global defense companies by 2030, building upon the successful collaborations from the show’s inaugural edition.
With a spectrum of exhibitors from over 70 nations, SAMI is poised to leverage this platform to expand its development goals. The company integrates leading-edge technology with local expertise across its five divisions – Aerospace, Land, Sea, Defense Systems, and Advanced Electronics – striving to meet international standards, boost exports, and attract foreign investment into the Saudi defense industry.