Riyadh: Under the patronage of Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS), and in the presence of Acting Vice Minister of Interior Prince Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, the second International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) Future of Policing Congress 2025 was inaugurated today. The event, hosted by NAUSS, will run for two days in partnership with INTERPOL.
According to Saudi Press Agency, at the opening ceremony, President of NAUSS Dr. Abdulmajeed Albanyan expressed his appreciation to Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud for his patronage and continued support of the university and its initiatives. He also extended gratitude to INTERPOL for its strong cooperation and strategic partnership, which led to the organization of this important congress.
Dr. Albanyan highlighted that NAUSS, as the scientific body of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, continues to exert significant efforts in building human capacity and supporting security decision-making through its educational and training programs, research, and specialized events. Thousands of employees from Arab interior ministries have benefited from these initiatives. He reaffirmed the university's commitment to advancing its strategic vision of becoming a leading institution in the field of security sciences regionally and internationally. He added that the university's recent attainment of local and international academic accreditations reflects the high quality of its programs, comparable to those of the world's most prestigious institutions. He also expressed pride in the university's graduates, many of whom now occupy leadership positions and contribute effectively to maintaining the security and stability of their countries.
For his part, INTERPOL President Major General Ahmed Al-Raisi emphasized that the congress comes at a time when the world is witnessing profound transformations that affect all dimensions of security. He pointed out that modern technologies have reshaped the crime landscape, allowing criminals to exploit artificial intelligence and digital systems to transcend borders and evade traditional law enforcement mechanisms. This, he said, requires unprecedented levels of technical preparedness and strategic foresight from police forces worldwide.
The congress, which brings together delegations from 40 countries and several regional and international security organizations, aims to anticipate the future of policing amid rapid technological changes. It seeks to support law enforcement agencies in identifying emerging challenges and preparing to address them effectively. Throughout its sessions, the congress will explore the evolving role of police forces in future cities, the establishment of a global competency framework for future police roles, and the development of inspiring leadership capable of achieving global security.