Jeddah, November 14, 2022, SPA – The second edition of the Saudi International Maritime Forum will start tomorrow in Jeddah, organized by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), from 15 to 17 November 2022, with the participation of more than 37 leaders and heads of authorities concerned with the marine environment and the navies from 15 countries, in addition to specialists and military experts and academics from inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Titled “Protecting Marine Units and Vital Coastal Sites Against the Threat of Unmanned Systems,” the forum will highlight the threat of such systems and present ways in which they can be dealt with, and their impact on the global economy and ensuring the safety of sea lanes. The forum will include sessions with the participation of interested parties, military specialists, technology experts, and academics, as well as ministries, government agencies, and international companies. An exhibition will also be held on the sideline of the Forum in which local, regional and international companies will participate, showcasing the latest equipment, technologies, and systems in maritime security. -- SPA 14:37 LOCAL TIME 11:37 GMT 0012 www.spa.gov.sa/w1813061