The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the Munich Security Conference (MSC) leaders meeting in AlUla during the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting the Kingdom’s role as a platform for international dialogue on security and political affairs.

The hosting was announced during the MSC leaders meeting held May 5-7 in Washington, D.C., where the Kingdom was represented by Ministry of Foreign Affairs General Administration for Policy Planning Assistant Director-General Prince Dr. Abdullah bin Khaled bin Saud Al Kabeer.

During the meeting, Prince Abdullah bin Khaled met with MSC Chief Executive Dr. Benedikt Franke, who expressed his deep appreciation to the Kingdom for hosting the important event, noting that a statement detailing the meeting and its objectives would be issued later.

Prince Abdullah bin Khaled reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting international peace and security and promoting multilateral dialogue.

With the exact dates to be announced soon, discussions in AlUla will likely cover regional stability, cybersecurity, climate security, and multilateral cooperation across continents. The MSC is a premier global forum where leaders discuss international security policy, defense cooperation, and peace strategies.

Heads of state, ministers, military officials, academics, and policy experts participate in MSC meetings to shape global security policy.

AlUla represents Saudi Arabia’s heritage, hospitality, and strategic ambition to connect diplomacy with cultural dialogue.

Hosting the MSC underscores Saudi Arabia’s position as a trusted and respected voice in global diplomacy and peace negotiations. As a host, Saudi Arabia will facilitate global dialogue on security, peace, and regional cooperation in a neutral setting.

This historic event supports Vision 2030’s goal of advancing global partnerships and promoting Saudi Arabia as a hub for international peace-building.