GAMI Engages in Saudi International Maritime Forum to Showcase Maritime Security Innovations.

Dhahran: The General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) is actively participating in the Third Saudi International Maritime Forum, an event organized by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces under the theme "Maritime Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - Trends and Threats." The forum is held under the patronage of Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. According to Saudi Press Agency, the forum commenced on November 19 and will run until November 21 in Dhahran. It was inaugurated by Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant-General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili. The opening ceremony saw the presence of several dignitaries, heads of delegations, and senior executives from various local and international companies within the maritime sector. The forum aims to address significant developments and issues concerning regional and international maritime security, alongside highlighting the latest technologies, equipment, and maritime systems from around the globe. GAMI's Deputy Governor for St rategic Planning and Execution, Eng. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Hammad, inaugurated GAMI's pavilion at the exhibition accompanying the forum, representing GAMI Governor Eng. Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Ohali. The release stated that GAMI's role as a diamond sponsor of the forum underscores its commitment to empower local manufacturing and achieve strategic objectives in the maritime industries sector, particularly through programs focused on localizing weapons, ammunition, and various types of launchers. The pavilion showcases GAMI's achievements in maritime industries, including the local manufacturing and maintenance of military ships and boats, development of specialized capabilities for hull construction, and systems integration. GAMI is also committed to advancing the maritime sector, deemed a strategic component of the Kingdom's military and security industries, through legislation, policies, systems, and regulations that promote independence and sovereignty. GAMI facilitates the local manufacturing and mainten ance of military vessels, while aiming to enhance the transfer of manufacturing technologies in related areas. The release further emphasized that GAMI is focused on developing supply chains and integrating primary and secondary systems, with an aim to qualify national personnel, create local employment opportunities, and enhance export potential. The maritime sector is thus seen as a key foundation for strengthening the national economy and advancing maritime industrial capabilities, contributing significantly to the localization process.