On Sunday, October 19, 2025, the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS) held an online panel discussion entitled: “Saudi Arabian Japanese Relations: Seventy Years of Diplomatic Relations.”  Two speakers joined the discussion: Dr. Khaled Al Rashoud (International Relations Consultant) and Dr. Shigeto Kondo (Senior Researcher,JIME Center,Institute of Energy Economics). The discussion was moderated by Dr. Mansour Almarzoqi (Head of the Political and Security Program, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies).