Taif, April 22, 2025 – SAMI Advanced Electronics Company (SAMI-AEC), a subsidiary of SAMI – a PIF company, proudly sponsored the Communications and Information Technology Forum for Land Forces, hosted by the Ministry of Defense (MoD) at the Signal Corps Institute in Taif.
The forum celebrated the achievements of the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) in the fields of communications, information technology, and digital transformation. It also served as a key platform to enhance collaboration among defense partners, technology specialists, and key stakeholders across the Kingdom.
Held from April 22 to 24, 2025, the three-day event featured an exhibition where SAMI-AEC showcased a range of its advanced systems and solutions, including innovations in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital command and control systems, and software-defined radio technologies. These offerings underscore SAMI-AEC’s role as a regional leader in defense electronics and a pioneer in leveraging AI for national security applications.
The forum was held under the patronage of His Excellency Lieutenant General Fahd bin Saud Al-Johani Chief of Staff of the Land Forces, Under the supervision of His Excellency the Chairman of the Communications and Information Technology Authority of the Land Forces, Major General Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al-Orainey and reinforced SAMI-AEC’s longstanding commitment to supporting RSLF’s strategic goals.
The company’s demonstrated capabilities reflect its contribution to the Kingdom’s defense modernization and digital transformation agenda.
A concurrent exhibition was also held, featuring more than 17 pavilions showcasing the Authority’s achievements and its advancements in the latest systems in telecommunications, software, and cybersecurity in information technology. The event included numerous lectures, workshops, and seminars delivered by experts, and witnessed a large attendance from members of the Ministry of Defense—both military and civilian—as well as participants from the Ministry of National Guard and the Ministry of Interior, both in person and remotely via the Land Forces network.
Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam, President and CEO of SAMI-AEC, commented on the occasion:
"We are proud to support the Royal Saudi Land Forces with next-generation technologies that enhance mission effectiveness and operational resilience. Communication and information technologies are the backbone of modern defense, and events like this forum are instrumental in aligning emerging innovations with national defense priorities."
As a trusted partner of the Ministry of Defense, SAMI-AEC continues to develop indigenous technologies that strengthen the capabilities of the Saudi Armed Forces. In alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the company plays a pivotal role in enhancing local content and achieving defense self-sufficiency for the Kingdom.