25th International Firefighters, Rescuers Conference Begins in Riyadh.

Riyadh: The 25th Conference of the International Sport Federation for Firefighters and Rescuers commenced at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (Digital City) in Riyadh. The event, taking place from November 18 to 20, was inaugurated with the presence of Director-General of Saudi Civil Defense Major General Dr. Hammoud bin Suleiman Al-Faraj and Federation President Alexander Chupriyan. According to Saudi Press Agency, the conference focused on key topics such as the federation's 2024 activities and plans for 2025. Discussions included the work of judging committees, the procedures and results of doping tests, and the activities of the Sports Disciplinary Committee. Additionally, the conference aimed to approve world records in fire and rescue sport events. The event also reviewed preparations for the upcoming championship in 2025, which will be hosted by Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Civil Defense, will oversee the championship in Riyadh.