Powered by SRMG Think, Wadi Forum hosted a side event at the 61st Munich Security Conference titled “A Conversation on Saudi Foreign Policy Priorities,” bringing together officials, experts and thought leaders.
The international security conference gathers hundreds of senior decision-makers as well as thought leaders from around the world, including heads of state, ministers, leading personalities of international and non-governmental organizations, high-ranking representatives of industry, media, academia, and civil society, to engage in an intensive debate on international security policy.
This year’s conference focused on the emergence of “multipolarization,” a defining shift in the global order that is reshaping geopolitics, trade, technology, and capital flows.
A new administration has taken office in Washington, Europe is on the brink of a new legislative cycle in Brussels, and the Middle East faces heightened instability with ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon - all of which reflect the broader trend of multipolarization, an official statement noted.
As power dynamics evolve in today’s multipolar world, Saudi Arabia occupies a unique position. With its strategic influence, economic strength, and status as custodian of Islam’s two holiest mosques, the Kingdom plays a critical role in bridging global divides. Its wide-ranging commercial, investment, and diplomatic efforts make it a key actor in shaping the future of the Middle East.
The SRMG Think-powered discussion, held earlier this week, examined Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy priorities in an era of geopolitical transformation. Among the attendees were Prince Turki Al-Faisal, chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies; Mohamed Alyahya, advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs; Rainer Rudolph, vice chairman of the conference; and Nedaa Almubarak, managing director of SRMG Think.
Participants also discussed how Riyadh’s view of the world has evolved over the past few years and what it means for the region’s collective future.
Discussions also focused on the Kingdom's role in promoting regional peace and stability, supporting prosperity, accelerating dialogue, and prioritizing economic development through its Vision 2030.
Wadi Forum is an exclusive, off-the-record gathering that brings together officials, experts and thought leaders to discuss pressing issues in the MENA region.
