RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries will hold the “World Defense Show” for the first time in the kingdom in March next year. The exhibition focuses on the latest technological developments applied in the fields of defense and security worldwide. It will be held in Riyadh from March 6 to 9 in year 2022. Over four days, it will showcase the latest, current and future defense technologies through exhibits, live demonstrations, conferences and seminars. Its organizers described it as “an unmissable opportunity for defense and security decision makers and buyers.” saying it offers “a first-class platform to demonstrate products and showcase participants’ vision for the future.” The event will be organized under the patronage of Saudi King Salman and his Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The first edition of the World Defense Exhibition will be organized over an area of approximately 800,000 square meters, and will gather more than 800 exhibitors, including 100 local companies specialized in the defense and security sector.