RIYADH: The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition is currently highlighting a wide range of advanced weapons to appeal to hunting rifle and firearm enthusiasts.

The event, which is taking place until Oct. 12 at the Saudi Falcons Club in Malham, north of Riyadh, also features sections for weapon accessories, reported the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Saudi arms companies are displaying a variety of weapons and ammunition from over 55 global brands, including the latest Russian hunting rifles. These are lighter than their predecessors, feature larger ammunition capacities, and come equipped with precision night sights.

Leading American arms manufacturer Smith & Wesson is featuring this year’s individual firearms releases, along with older models. These are known for their lightweight design, solid barrel construction and signature safety features.

As well as weapons, visitors can peruse a wide array of firearm accessories, including shooting plates, targets, simulators, beads, scopes for rifles and pistols, red-dot sights, and extra ammunition stores.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion features cutting-edge technology such as drones and thermal cameras equipped with advanced artificial intelligence.

These play a crucial role in boosting the operational capacity of the Special Forces for Environmental Security, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. They also enable a swift information exchange between command and field units, provide extensive coverage of large areas, and reduce the cost and time involved in environmental protection efforts.

In addition, the ministry is offering various services to visitors such as issuance and renewal of passports, the issuance, renewal and printing of national ID cards, and the printing of residence cards for expatriates.

Visitors can also find out about regulations for obtaining licenses to carry and own firearms and hunting weapons, as well as the penalties for violations.

RIYADH: Mayor of Riyadh Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf met with South Korea’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Sangwoo Park on Tuesday to discuss greater cooperation in infrastructure development.

The two officials explored potential collaboration on infrastructure modernization and development, as well as the exchange of expertise in urban planning, land management, transport and sustainable development.

They also reviewed current plans to ensure environmental sustainability in infrastructure projects, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The South Korean minister congratulated Prince Faisal on Riyadh’s successful bid to host Expo 2030.

The meeting was part of a series of discussions Prince Faisal is holding with public and private sector officials aimed at strengthening international cooperation in infrastructure and smart city initiatives.