The Security Middle East Conference 2025

Conference Highlights

On May 13th, the Voco Hotel, Riyadh, became the epicentre of security innovation as the Security Middle East Conference 2025 brought together 300+ C-suite security professionals. Attendees actively engaged in vital discussions, dissecting industry changes, anticipating future threats, and uncovering new trends shaping the sector under the transformative influence of Saudi Vision 2030.

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Testimonials

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2025 Sponsors

Our 2025 event was supported by several sponsors, who are all regional stakeholders seeking to propel the security industry in the Middle East, find out more about each of these industry-leading companies.

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2025 Speakers

The third Security Middle East Conference featured panellists from across the globe discussing the most pressing issues affecting the security industry. Discussions included social engineering and the risks associated with AI; the importance of attracting fresh talent to the sector; security before, during and after mega events; and security as a profit centre. The incredible presentations from keynote speakers, moderators, panellists and podcast guests ensured the content of the conference deeply resonated with our audience. As a result, they were able to leave at the end of the day brimming with ideas and new concepts, allowing them to play their part in shaping tomorrow's security landscape.

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Walid Abukhadel

Chairman

EMIR Intelligence Saudi Arabia

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Regina Dagueva

Chairman Advisor, Safety & Security Operations Committee

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Thamer Noori

Director of the Industrial Security and Safety Department, Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu

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Nouf Aljalaud

Safety & Security, Senior Manager
King Salman Park Foundation

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Abdulmalik Abdulaziz Abu Tayli

Security Strategy & Design Assistant Manager,
Diriyah Company

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Dr. Khalid Koser

Executive Director, GCERF

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Sameeha Assayari

Senior Manager, Investigation Unit,
Red Sea Global

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Mohamad Saad

Country Manager, KSA & Bahrain
Genetec

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Dr. Mansoor Alghamdi

Dean of Applied College
University of Tabuk

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Ahmed Alshammari

Security Operations Expert

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Daniel Norman

Regional Director, EMEA
Information Security Forum

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Luke Bencie

Director
Security Management International

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Faisal Alfouzan

Executive Director
Institute of Public Administration

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Dr. Ahmad Alghamdi

VP – Health, Safety and Environment,
International Maritime Industries

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Alex Bomberg

Chairman, Intelligent (UK Holdings) Limited

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Betania Allo

Cyber Law and Policy Consultant

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Brett Taylor

Security Strategy & Design Senior Consultant
Diriyah Company

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Dr. Nasser Alamri

Cybersecurity Executive Director
Institute of Public Administration (IPA)

On-stage presentations

If you weren't able to attend the 2025 Security Middle East Conference don't worry. Every session was caught on video. Find them below.

Opening the 2025 edition of the Security Middle East Conference, Eng. Walid Abukhaled - Chairman of EMIR and who has an illustrious global career in the security industry- shares his thoughts and forecasts in the ever-evolving security landscape within Saudi Arabia:

Regional and global thought-leaders in security discuss best practices and tools to provide businesses with the best possible return on safety and security departments. Featuring expert speakers: Luke Bencie (moderator), Dr. Ahmad Alghamdi, Brett Taylor and Nouf Aljalaud:

Saif Alshahrani, KSA Country Director for Convergint and an expert speaker in the field of security system integration and smart cities, delivers his fascinating presentation: "From Intelligence to Autonomy: Rethinking Security Architecture for Saudi's Cognitive Cities":

In this live podcast Sameeha Assayari, a regional expert in investigations, explores the impact, best practices and investigation tools that enhance both the corporate and community side of businesses, with podcast host Daniel Norman:

This discussion explores the challenges and strategies for securing large-scale events such as the World Expo & FIFA World Cup. Featuring expert speakers: Craig Ross (moderator), Regina Dagueva, Mohamad Saad and Ahmed Alshammari:

Dean of the Applied College at the University of Tabuk, Dr. Mansoor Alghamdi, presents to the Security Middle East Conference 2025 audience on the need for better investment in the training programmes that are available for security guards in the region:

In this live, on-stage podcast from the 2025 Security Middle East Conference, international security and counter-espionage subject matter expert Alex Bomberg, explores the history behind social engineering and the growing risks associated with artificial intelligence.

This panel discussion explores the third-party risk management strategies required to protect an organisation's digital assets in the modern age. Featuring expert speakers: Daniel Norman (moderator), Betania Allo, Dr. Faisal Alfouzan and Dr. Nasser Alamri.

Abdulmalik Abdulaziz Abu Tayli joins the 2025 Security Middle East Conference to deliver an overview presentation of Diriyah and its security approach.

INTERVIEWS

During the 2025 Security MIddle East Conference, we had the opportunity to catch up with some industry heavyweights. Find out what they had to say.

Tech stage demonstrations

During the 2025 Security MIddle East Conference, we were fortunate to have a number of leading companies join us to present their newest innovations to our audience. Check out their presentations below.

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