LONDON: Saudi Arabia hosted the second INTERPOL Future of Policing Congress 2025 on Monday, a two-day event in Riyadh focused on security challenges and transformation.
Delegations from 40 countries and various regional and international security organizations are participating in the conference taking place at Naif Arab University for Security Sciences in collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organization.
The event will focus on the future of policing, technological advancements, and how law enforcement can address new challenges.
Senior Saudi officials attended the event, including Acting Vice Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf.
Dr. Abdulmajeed Albanyan, the president of NAUSS, highlighted the university’s commitment to investing in talent and enhancing security decision-making through various programs and events.
He thanked the Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif for his support and INTERPOL for their collaboration, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Maj Gen. Ahmed Al-Raisi, the president of INTERPOL, said that the security sector is affected by global transformations, which require advanced technical readiness and strategic foresight from police forces around the world.
He added that modern technologies have altered crime dynamics, allowing criminals to utilize artificial intelligence and digital systems to circumvent traditional law enforcement methods, the SPA reported.
