Saudi Arabia to take part at Athens defense expo

The Saudi pavilion will feature the participation of both the General Authority for Defense Development and the Saudi Arabian Military Industries Co. (GAMI/File)
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Updated 01 May 2025
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Saudi Arabia to take part at Athens defense expo

  • Participating countries and international companies will showcase their latest systems in land, naval, and aerial defense, as well as cybersecurity

RIYADH: The Saudi pavilion, organzied by The General Authority for Military Industries, is participating at the Athens International Defense and Security Exhibition, which will take place at the Metropolitan Expo center at Athens International Airport from May 6-8.

Participating countries and international companies will showcase their latest systems in land, naval, and aerial defense, as well as cybersecurity.

The Saudi pavilion will feature the participation of both the General Authority for Defense Development and the Saudi Arabian Military Industries Co.

It will showcase the Kingdom’s significant achievements, programs, and initiatives in the defense industry, along with the latest advanced defense technologies and systems that reflect the high level of development in the national military industries.

Additionally, the pavilion highlights the policies and regulations adopted by GAMI to support both local and international investors, while promoting the promising investment environment in the Kingdom’s defense sector.

DEFEA is sponsored by the Greek Ministry of Defense and hosts over 346 exhibitors from 28 countries, attracting more than 23,000 visitors.

GAMI’s organization of the pavilion reflects its efforts to work in an integrated manner with the beneficiary and supporting government agencies.

It also demonstrates GAMI’s strong commitment to enabling national companies and enhancing partnerships with major international companies in the military industries sector.


Fifth beekeeping season begins at Saudi royal reserve

Updated 08 February 2026
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Fifth beekeeping season begins at Saudi royal reserve

RAFHA: The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority on Sunday launched the fifth annual beekeeping season for 2026 to empower the local community and regulate beekeeping within the reserve.

The launch supports the authority’s goals of biodiversity conservation, sustainable environmental practices, and economic returns for beekeepers, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

This year’s season includes three main periods linked to spring flowers, acacia, and sidr, with each period’s start date serving as the deadline for participation applications.

The authority urged beekeepers to review the season details and join scheduled virtual meetings to ensure organized participation under the approved regulations.

The beekeeping season also promotes ecotourism by showcasing the reserve’s scenic and pristine environment, reinforcing its status as a unique ecotourism hub.

Covering 91,500 sq. km, the reserve is the Kingdom’s second-largest royal protected area, home to diverse wildlife, plants, and trees, and featuring several ancient historical and heritage sites.