Name: World Defense Show
Start: 06-03-2022
End: 09-03-2022
Location: World Defense Show

World DEFENSE SHOW IS HONORED TO BE HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF KING SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL-SAUD, CUSTODIAN OF THE TWO HOLY MOSQUES.

Under the esteemed leadership of HRH Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), World Defense Show will host its second edition in 2024.

Taking place from 4-8 February, World Defense Show 2024 is dedicated to creating the ultimate B2B event for the defense industry, which also supports its relevant ministries and authorities and reinforces the national commitment to the growth and success of the show.

THE FUTURE OF DEFENSE STARTS HERE

The global defense landscape is witnessing significant transformations and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to strengthen capabilities.

WHY EXHIBIT?

World Defense Show in 2024 will look at emerging technologies that are shaping our future.

WHY Visit?

At World Defense Show you can increase your competitive advantage through creating valuable and powerful business connections as well as nurturing existing ones.

Plan Your Visit

Saudi Arabia is the 20th largest economy in the world and the largest in the MENA area.

ESTIMATED FIGURES FOR 2024

Exhibitors

COUNTRY PRESENCE

TRADE VISITS

SAR OF ORDERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (RECORDED FIGURES FROM 2022)

INTERNATIONAL DELEGATIONS

MEDIA

SHOW FEATURES AND PROGRAMS

Know More

NEW FOR 2024

Day 1 – Preview Day

Delegations Program

NEW FOR 2024

Future of Defense Hub

NEW FOR 2024

Defense Space Arena

B2B Connect

Content Theatres

Meet the KSA Government Program

Future Talent Program

International Women in Defense Program

Live Display

Cultural Program

JOURNEY TO THE FUTURE

our exhibitor experience at WDS 2022

The inaugural edition of World Defense Show 2022 saw more than 600 exhibitors and over 65,000 visitors across the four-day event in Riyadh. The show, which had resulted in clinching deals and announcements worth SR29.7 billion ($7.9 billion), witnessed an unprecedented demand from the local and global defense market.

“Thanks for the amazing event in Riyadh. Our Swiss/US team have returned home with opportunities they would never have usually been exposed to. A really first-class show from start to finish. Thank you.”

- Fischer Connectors

“During these 4 days, many international delegations were able to discover our new product, the Cockerill i-X. We also had the honour to receive the visit of high-ranking personalities from important entities, including GAMI and SAMI. A real opportunity to discuss the needs of tomorrow's armed forces and our means to achieve them.”

- John Cockerill

"Boeing shares more than 77 years of partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. WDS provided us with an ideal opportunity to showcase our commitment to our major stakeholders. As Principal Partner at WDS we saw tremendous exposure across key show features 2022"

- Boeing

"MEET THE BUYERS program gave us the opportunity to discuss USD 20m deal in Saudi Arabia. This is one of the best defense focused events in the world."

- Defensephere

"The Meet the Buyer Event has been exceptional. The number of people we have had the opportunity to meet, that we wouldn’t have the opportunity to meet just walking the show, has given us real purpose and focus."

- Huber & Suhner Polatis

"It was overall a great event providing excellent opportunities to showcase our products and services, to meet major players of the industry at the same place as well as to learn."

- Saudi Aluminium Casting Foundry Alucast

The WDS itself was very impressive and I think it was worth it. We sincerely thank you for your preparation and support during this period.

- Woosungsitek

"It was our first time in the middle east. I made new contacts and good relationships. This is new market and new people came to my stand and are still sending us queries. I will exhibit again."

- Embroidery Export Corporation

"It's an excellent gathering point to showcase your business activity."

- Zamil Industries

OUR PARTNERS

The General Authority for Military Industries

Founder

Saudi Arabian Military Industries

National Strategic Partner

Minstry of Defense

Main Partner

Ministry of Interior

Supporter

Saudi Arabian National Guard

Supporter

General Intelligence

Supporter

Presidency of State Security

Supporter

LATEST RESOURCES & EVENT UPDATES

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04/12/2023

A Joint Saudi-American Statement on Peaceful Space Exploration, Trade Opportunities, and Exploratory Missions Issued

A joint statement was issued today by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America, as an outcome of the official visit to the United States of America

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04/12/2023

Safran signs a Nacellelife™ service contract with Saudia for the nacelles of its Airbus A320neo fleet

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia signed an agreement with Safran Nacelles at the Dubai Airshow 2023.

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04/12/2023

Saudi-Irish Business Forum Explores Cooperation in Aviation, Human Resources

The Federation of Saudi Chambers organized today in Riyadh the Saudi-Irish Business Forum to review investment opportunities and cooperation between the two countries.

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04/12/2023

MBDA, KAI Agree to Boost Cooperation

MBDA and Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed an agreement to deepen their cooperation.

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23/11/2023

Collaboration is imperative as space defense technology advances

Space has become an essential component of every nation’s defense strategy, interacting with and enhancing operations in every domain. Space-based assets provide critical intelligence, surveillance,

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21/11/2023

SAMI exec on Saudi Arabian localization push, Turkish deal prospects and future plans

A top executive for Saudi Arabia’s state-owned defense conglomerate told Breaking Defense that the kingdom has managed to localize

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21/11/2023

Google Cloud, Haboob Partner to Strengthen Saudi Arabia's Nationwide Cyber Defense with Chronicle CyberShield

Haboob, a leading cybersecurity service provider owned by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP),

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21/11/2023

Jeddah Islamic Port Launches First Trial of Integrated Air-Sea Logistics Connectivity

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), together with the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority,

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21/11/2023

Chief of the General Staff Heads the Kingdom's Delegation to the Meeting of the GCC Supreme Military Committee of the Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces

The Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, led the Saudi delegation

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Equipped For Tomorrow

4 - 8 Feb 2024