Dubai, 12 November 2021: Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, announced its participation at the 17th edition of Dubai Airshow, which will take place from 14 to 18 November 2021. The participation is a testament to the company’s leading status in the defence, aerospace, and aeronautics sectors on the regional level and showcases its advanced capabilities and solutions.
AEC will present its portfolio of cutting-edge solutions and technologies within its defence and aerospace sector, including Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I), operations centre, electronic warfare (EW) products and solutions, drones, and simulation systems, among others.
A broad range of technology and system products of the Aeronautics and Defence Electronics business divisions of SAMI will also be on display at the booth. In addition, the booth will showcase several exhibits from the Aircraft Accessories & Components Company (AACC), a subsidiary of SAMI, including MRO services for aircraft hydraulics and secondary power systems (SPS) for multiple platforms, as well as the repair and maintenance of civil aircraft landing gear, and enhanced Non-destructive Testing (NDT) and helicopter maintenance capabilities.
Commenting on this participation, Eng. Walid Abukhaled, CEO of SAMI and Chairman of AEC, emphasized that SAMI considers it very important to participate in trade shows. “Our participation at Dubai Airshow 2021 affords us a global platform to showcase our company’s leading solutions in the defence, aerospace, and aeronautics sectors. It will also provide us with opportunities to conclude strategic partnerships and establish new cooperative relationships with major global and regional players.”
Eng. Abukhaled added: “We are looking forward to capitalizing on this mega exhibition to advance our goals to grow our business and support the achievement of the Saudi Vision 2030 goal of 50% localization of Saudi Arabia’s military expenditure by the end of the decade. This will be achieved through the localisation of expertise and the transfer of knowledge, technology, and production.”
Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam, CEO of AEC, said, “Our participation in this prominent event underlines our leadership in Saudi Arabia’s military manufacturing industry. We are always keen to have a distinctive presence at global exhibitions to highlight our extensive expertise and introduce our high-quality solutions and technologies. We also look forward to showcasing our engineering and manufacturing capabilities. This is part of our commitment to fulfilling the needs of the Saudi army and national security forces, localising the military products industry, and advancing the aerospace and defence sector by manufacturing defence and aeronautics products locally, and aligning our capabilities with the goals of Vision 2030.”
Eng. Al-Musallam added: “The exhibition also provides us with the opportunity to connect with the largest global and regional companies and investors in the aviation and defence sectors to discuss growth and investment opportunities in the Saudi market.”
AEC Founded in 1988, AEC has established a firm position in Saudi Arabia’s military sector for more than three decades. The company employs more than 2,200 employees, 85% of whom are Saudis, including over 800 highly skilled and certified male and female engineers working in various fields. AEC is owned by SAMI, a national entity wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), develops and supports military industries in Saudi Arabia to strengthen its autonomy. SAMI is playing a leading role in supporting the localization of 50% of the Kingdom’s military spending, part of Saudi Vision 2030’s goals. It aims to be among the world’s leading 25 companies in this sector.
Riyadh, November 1, 2021: For the 23rd consecutive year, the Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, sponsored the Best Graduation Project Award ceremony at King Saud University - College of Computer and Information Sciences and College of Engineering. The Award aims to highlight the best graduation projects through which the students at both colleges provide practical solutions or technical innovations that can contribute to innovation, design, research, finding feasible and practical solutions, and building outstanding applied projects in technical fields that benefit the society and the Kingdom.
Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam, CEO of the Advanced Electronics Company, expressed his pride in supporting these prestigious awards for the 23rd consecutive year, which enhance the company's strategic endeavors to localize and develop technology, and embody the wise leadership's vision in achieving the interest of the Kingdom and its citizens. Especially in terms of supporting young minds and benefiting from their abilities and potential.
One hundred fifteen distinguished projects from students at the College of Computer and Information Sciences and the Department of Electrical Engineering competed and were reviewed and evaluated by a joint jury between King Saud University and the Advanced Electronics Company.
The results came as such: The design of an electroencephalography-based motor imagery classification won first place, and in the second place came the smartphone application using eye-tracking technology for people with motor impairments, and the smart waste management project using the Internet of Things came in the third place.
In addition, Abdulrahman Al-Mutlaq, Faisal Al-Duwaihi, and Lamia Al-Thunayan won the Best Student Award. While students Noura Al-Muhaisen, Rima Al-Owaimer, Sarah Al-Abdul Salam, and Sheikha Al-Najim won the Best Smartphone Application Idea Award that contributes to preserving the history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
"The company's support for the Best Graduation Project Award at the College of Computer and Information Sciences and the Department of Electrical Engineering at King Saud University stems from AEC's belief in the importance of motivation and encouragement, and that it is one of the most important factors in raising the level of individual and institutional performance. Thus, government and institutions realized its positive impact at a Pan-Arab and global level on the quality of work, building competencies, and supporting talents", said Eng. Al-Musallam.
"Sponsoring the awards comes as a continuation of the company's contribution to its role in serving the local community, in a way that serves the goals of community development, and the preparation of national talents specialized in computer and information technology," added Eng. Al-Musallam.
The advanced Electronics Company has supported the annual Best Graduation Project Award at the College of Computer and Information Sciences and the Department of Electrical Engineering for 23 years. This support resulted in several pioneering projects that enriched the local content and advanced the Kingdom' technology section through its continued support of the local, national talents
AEC Established in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, AEC, is a leader in the field of the electronics, technology, and manufacturing industries. The company designs, develops, manufactures, maintains, and repairs advanced systems and products in the defense and aerospace, information and communications technology, security, and energy sectors. It employs more than 2,200 employees, 85 percent of whom are Saudis, who include over 800 highly skilled and certified male and female engineers working in various fields.
Riyadh, 21 October 2021: Reaffirming its commitment as a key enabler of Saudi Arabia’s technology innovation and digital transformation, Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, concluded its participation in GITEX GLOBAL, one of the biggest technology sourcing and networking events in the world held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, from 17 to 21 October.
Commenting on the company’s successful participation for the 17th time in GITEX Global, Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam, the CEO of AEC, said: “We are proud of AEC’s continued success at various global events and exhibitions, strengthening our growing role as a regional leader in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and a key enabler of the Kingdom’s ambitious digital transformation journey. Through these global platforms, we aim to further strengthen our expertise, accelerate our process of innovation, and consolidate our position as a tech leader and a fundamental supporter of Saudi Vision 2030.”
Showcasing its innovative products and solutions at the event, including the “Bariq” Drones, Managed Services, Security Operations Center (SOC), Sandboxing, Data Diode, and Cloud, AEC demonstrated its industry-leading capabilities in the fields of electronics, technology, and manufacturing.
The company also signed new strategic partnership agreements at the event that included: an agreement with Seeloz to enhance AEC’s supply chains using AI, an agreement with the Estonian company Talgen to boost AEC’s cybersecurity capabilities, and a collaboration with Saudi company Easy technology to develop smart solutions, including Smart Parking.
AEC’s booth also attracted a large number of visitors, including VIPs and leading delegates from across the technology industry. Some of the prominent VIP visitors included, H.H. Prince Bandar bin Abdullah Al-Mishari Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s Assistant Minister of Interior for Technology Affairs, Dr. Khaled Al-Bayari, Assistant Minister for Executive Affairs, Ministry of Defense, Mr. Badr Al-Qahtani, Saudi Cultural Attaché in the UAE, H.E. Mr. Jaan Reinhold, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the UAE.
In addition to Dr. Abdulrahman Al Jadhai, CEO of ELM, Mr. Sami Al Shafan, CIO National Guard Saudi Arabia, Mr. Ayman AlFallah, CEO of THIQA, and a delegation from the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority headed by Eng. Amer Al-Qahtani, CEO of Business Development.
Established in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, AEC, is a leader in the field of the electronics, technology, and manufacturing industries. The company designs, develops, manufactures, maintains, and repairs advanced systems and products in the defense and aerospace, information and communications technology, security, and energy sectors. It employs more than 2,200 employees, 85 percent of whom are Saudis, who include over 800 highly skilled and certified male and female engineers working in various fields.
Riyadh, KSA – 13 October 2021: Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, announces that it will participate in GITEX Global, a leading annual tech show running for four decades. The company’s wide-ranging portfolio of innovative digital and technology solutions will be on show at the premium event set to be held under the theme, “Creating a bolder digital future together,” at Dubai World Trade Center from 17-21 October 2021.
Marking its 17th annual participation, AEC will ensure a strong presence at GITEX, consolidating its position as a Saudi technology pioneer providing information and communications technology “ICT” and smart services and solutions. The company will highlight its market-leading services and solutions including “Bariq” Drones, Managed Services, Security Operations Center (SOC), Sandboxing, Data Diode, and Cloud. It will also sign memorandums of understanding and agreements to forge partnerships with local and international technology leaders as part of the participation.
Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam, Chief Executive Officer of AEC, commented: “We are excited to announce our participation in GITEX especially as it comes at a time when the world gears up for a post-COVID-19 era. Building on our long-standing association with this unparalleled showcase of game-changing technologies, we will seek to make our presence felt at the event through highlighting our wide-ranging locally developed innovations and capturing new business opportunities. We will also explore partnership opportunities to transfer knowledge and technology to Saudi Arabia to contribute to the Vision 2030 goals and deliver on our commitments as a key enabler of the Kingdom’s digital transformation journey.”
AEC will exhibit its digital and technology offerings at its booth in Dubai World Trade Center’s Sheikh Saeed Hall at stand number SA-B1. It is worth highlighting that the company received the GITEX Technology 2019 prize for the Smart Cities category during its participation in the event two years ago.
Established in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, AEC, is a leader in the field of the electronics, technology, and manufacturing industries. The company designs, develops, manufactures, maintains, and repairs advanced systems and products in the defense and aerospace, information and communications technology, security, and energy sectors. It employs more than 2,200 employees, 85 percent of whom are Saudis, who include over 800 highly skilled and certified male and female engineers working in various fields.
Riyadh, 23 September 2021: Eng. Ziad Al Musallam, CEO of the Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, congratulated HRH, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and HRH, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the 91st National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Al Musallam noted that this occasion is close to the hearts of Saudis as it binds the Kingdom’s victorious past under its late founder King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud with its ambitious present and bright future under the Kingdom’s current leadership.
“We are grateful to have been blessed with wise leaders since the era of our founder, who reunited our Kingdom under monotheism, all the way to the era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince. During this era, we’ve witnessed rapid progress in all sectors and a commitment to enhancing the Kingdom’s position in international forums and providing this dear nation’s youth with the means to lead fulfilling lives,” he said.
He added: “Today is the 91st anniversary of the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and we are witnessing a remarkable transformation in all sectors, a mobilization of capabilities, and a cooperation between all Saudis to realize Vision 2030, which embodies the aspirations of our wise leaders and their ambitious roadmap for the future. We are proud to be Saudis and proud that we belong to this land. May Allah continue to prosper our land, our leaders, and our people.”
Riyadh, August 19, 2021: In a move that will further enhance national defense capabilities and enrich the skillsets of highly qualified local personnel, Eng. Ziad bin Houmod Al-Musallam, CEO of the Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, and Dr. Sami bin Mohammed Al-Alhumaidi, Acting Director General of the Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center, have signed an agreement for the manufacture, production, improvement, and modernization of the ‘Sky Guard’ drone system.
The state-of-the-art tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is capable of a wide variety of tasks including surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Its take-off and landing are automated and controlled remotely through an Operating Room and Mobile Communication Room.
“We are proud to cooperate with the Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center and work together to enhance the Kingdom's defense and security capabilities and fulfill the defense-focused programs and initiatives of Vision 2030. We are confident that our partnership with the Center will prove effective in promoting and supporting the development of the Kingdom's defense ecosystem, as well as boosting local content. Through this joint cooperation, we look forward to contributing to achieving leadership in meeting Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in the defense sector,” commented Eng. Ziad bin Houmod Al-Musallam, CEO of AEC.
Dr. Sami bin Mohammed Al-Alhumaidi, Acting Director General of the Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center, stated: “The Center takes pride in signing an agreement to manufacture the ‘Sky Guard’ drone system with a key strategic partner such as Advanced Electronics Company. This important milestone in the manufacture of advanced technologies will help to ensure the successful shift from research, tests, and experiments to manufacturing and mass production, as well as the transfer of knowledge through training on locally designed and manufactured products. It also contributes to the integration and unification of efforts to align national strategies in the defense and security sectors. All local design and manufacturing stages were carried out by the teams in the applied research laboratories at the Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center in Riyadh.”
AEC is playing a major role in contributing to goals of Saudi Vision 2030 by focusing on localizing 50% of the Kingdom's military and security spending and introducing new industrial visions that will support and enrich future innovations.
Established in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, AEC has built a strong presence in Saudi Arabia's military industries sector over more than three decades. The company designs, develops, manufactures, maintains, and repairs advanced systems and products in the defense and aerospace, information and communications technology, security, and energy sectors. Its workforce consists of more than 2,200 employees – 85 percent of whom are Saudi nationals – including over 800 highly skilled and certified male and female engineers working across various fields.
