SAKIGAKE管理人 SAKIGAKE JAPAN participated, for the second consecutive year, in the international conference REBCM Forum, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from November 24 to 26, 2025, following an official invitation from the Saudi government.
REBCM Forum is a high-level international conference and exhibition that brings together leading global companies and government-affiliated enterprises in the field of Business Continuity and Resilience.
For a company in its second year since founding, being continuously invited to such a global platform is both a great honor and a strong affirmation that Japan’s disaster prevention and resilience technologies are increasingly recognized and needed worldwide.
1. Background of the Saudi Arabia Visit
A Second Consecutive Official Invitation from the Saudi Government
This year’s participation followed an official invitation from the Saudi government, marking the second consecutive year of involvement. Saudi Arabia has positioned resilience, crisis management, and disaster response as key national priorities, and interest in Japan’s technologies and practical expertise continues to grow steadily.
The Significance of Three Consecutive On-Site Visits
In Saudi Arabia, trust is built not through one-time visits but through consistent, face-to-face engagement. Long-term partnerships are valued far more than short-term transactions, making repeated visits an essential element of relationship-building.
Why Saudi Arabia Is Drawing Global Attention
Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the most important markets in the Middle East due to:
- Large-scale national investment driven by Vision 2030
- Rapidly increasing demand in disaster prevention, infrastructure, and crisis management
- The strong influence and fast decision-making capabilities of state-owned enterprises
2. Participation in the International Conference and Exhibition
The REBCM Forum serves as a high-level international platform focused on innovation in construction and real estate, sustainable urban development, and resilient infrastructure, all of which are positioned as foundational elements of Vision 2030.
Key Themes of the REBCM Forum
- Sustainability in Urban Infrastructure
Energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and renewable energy utilization—closely linked to national GX (Green Transformation) policies. - Smart Buildings and Digital Transformation
Rapid adoption of IoT and digital twins for urban management, highly compatible with disaster risk assessment. - Resilient Urban Development
Climate-resilient building standards, facility management, and emergency response capabilities—areas with strong synergy with Japanese disaster prevention technologies. - Public–Private Partnerships (PPP)
A collaborative development model that offers significant opportunities for Japanese companies to participate.
The discussions closely aligned with SAKIGAKE JAPAN’s strategic focus on GX × Disaster Prevention × Distributed Infrastructure, reaffirming strong overlap between Saudi Arabia’s needs and the solutions we provide.
3. Expanding Networks and Discussions During the Forum
New Business Opportunities Through On-Site Meetings
Throughout the forum, SAKIGAKE JAPAN held a series of meetings with state-owned enterprises and private-sector partners. Several discussions advanced beyond introductions, with concrete proposals such as “moving forward with the next project together” emerging.
Forward-Looking Dialogues with Global and Government Stakeholders
Discussions were particularly active in the following areas:
① Disaster-Response Infrastructure
While large-scale disasters occur less frequently than in Japan, Saudi Arabia faces high-impact risks, including:
- Widespread power outages
- Infrastructure disruptions caused by sandstorms
- Flooding from sudden heavy rainfall
As a result, there is strong interest in power-independent infrastructure and mobile, rapidly deployable solutions, which closely align with SAKIGAKE JAPAN’s technologies.
② AI-Based Disaster Prevention and Forecasting
As urban development accelerates, Saudi Arabia is shifting from manual disaster response toward:
- Data-driven risk assessment
- AI-based monitoring
- Automated public alert systems
Several organizations noted that Japan’s expertise in seismic and meteorological data could be effectively adapted for use in the Middle East.
③ Energy Decentralization
With abundant solar potential, Saudi Arabia is prioritizing microgrids, off-grid systems, and energy storage. These solutions are valued not only for emergency resilience but also for improving daily operational efficiency.
Key Solution Areas Identified On-Site
Repeated discussions highlighted the following needs:
- Power Outage Countermeasures
Especially in regional cities and emerging industrial zones, ensuring continuity of cold storage, healthcare, and logistics is critical. - Infrastructure Protection in Desert Environments
Requirements include dust resistance, waterproofing, and thermal management under extreme conditions. - Resilient Urban Design
New city developments such as NEOM and The Red Sea Project demand urban designs that assume high temperatures, outages, and emergencies. - Digital Disaster Prevention for Citizen Protection
Integrated information management, public alerts, and evacuation guidance are key priorities.
These needs align closely with SAKIGAKE JAPAN’s offerings:
- Off-grid cold storage infrastructure
- AI-based disaster prevention data technologies
- Phase-free (dual-use) resilience solutions
4. The Importance of a Continuous Approach to the Saudi Market
Building Trust in a Traditionally Challenging Market
While Saudi Arabia is often described as difficult to enter due to cultural and institutional differences, once trust is established, partnerships become exceptionally strong and long-lasting.
Why Continuous Engagement Matters
In-person visits enable understanding and trust that cannot be achieved online. Visiting three consecutive months clearly conveyed our long-term commitment, significantly strengthening relationships.
Key Outcomes of This Visit
- Conversations progressed toward concrete project development
- Multiple organizations requested continued discussions
- Strong demand for Japanese disaster prevention technologies was clearly confirmed
5. Looking Ahead — Bridging Japan and the Middle East
Why Japanese Technology Is Needed in the Middle East
Disaster prevention and resilience are becoming increasingly critical due to:
- Climate change
- Rapid urbanization
- Energy transition
SAKIGAKE JAPAN’s Global Vision
Beyond Asia, SAKIGAKE JAPAN is strengthening collaboration with the Middle East to advance our vision of “building disaster-resilient societies worldwide.”
We will continue deepening dialogue and partnerships to transform these connections into meaningful, long-term projects.
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