Organized by GACA, the event discusses sustainability, innovation, and growth

Riyadh, 8 May 2022: Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), one of Saudi Arabia’s leading electronics and information technology companies and a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAMI, will feature prominently at this year’s inaugural Future Aviation Forum (FAF). Held by the Kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the event is set to take place in Riyadh from the 9^th to the 11^th of May.

Three key topics are expected to be discussed throughout the event, namely sustainability, innovation, and growth.

AEC will be showcasing its latest products and innovations, such anti-drone defense systems, data diode, and cyber range lines. AEC will also feature its manufacturing, service, maintenance, and support capabilities, alongside many other advanced telecommunications and IT innovations.

AEC’s presence at the Future Aviation Forum highlights its strategic role as a key enabler of manufacturing localization to meet national demands and Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation goals.

“Our participation in FAF comes as part of our efforts to maintain strong ties with leading global aviation corporations. We are delighted to be at such a prestigious global event, which aims to accomplish a key Vision 2030 objective – unleashing unprecedented investment opportunities,” said Mr. Ziad Al-Musallam, CEO of AEC. “We also aim to fully utilize Saudi Arabia’s strategic location between Asia, Africa, and Europe, which perfectly qualifies it to become a global logistics and aviation hub. We at AEC are greatly interested in such events, as they offer an invaluable opportunity to showcase the Kingdom’s advanced technologies and innovative products.”

“This interaction with global corporations,” Al-Musallam explained, “provides us with an equally important opportunity to build broader, deeper relationships with stakeholders on the regional and global levels, not to mention the ability to probe future industry trends. This allows us to build an effective system that enables us to realize our full potential through the efforts of our local talents and bring world-class technology to the national domain.”

FAF is set to bring together some of the global civil aviation industry’s leading figures, from top decision-makers to CEOs and investors. The three-day event will feature over 120 speakers and 40 panel discussions that aim to shed light on the industry’s future as a whole.

Established in Riyadh in 1988, Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) has built a name for itself as a leader in Saudi Arabia’s defense industry. The company designs, builds, services, and repairs advanced defense, avionics, telecommunications, IT, security, and energy systems with the efforts of 2,200 employees, over 84 percent of whom are Saudis, including more than 900 engineers of both genders.

RIYADH – Advanced Electronics Company, one of the leading electronics and information technology companies in Saudi Arabia and a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAMI, announced Wednesday, 30^th March 2022, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Aramco and Yokogawa during the Future of Semiconductors Forum held in King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. The MoU will help accelerate the enablement of AEC to localize the fabrication of semiconductors and manufacturing of digital products.

The signed MoU aims to contribute to increasing the added-value of manufacturing localization to the national GDP. It will also increase the self-reliance of the local industry and help mitigate the current challenges associated with semiconductors’ global supply-chain by localizing and transferring technology to the Kingdom.

Mr. Ziad Al-Musallam, President & CEO of AEC, emphasized that the company is focusing its efforts on developing the latest technologies, and aiming to support local content, noting that the ongoing partnership with Saudi Aramco represents a milestone in the company's progress at the local, regional and international levels.

He added that the cooperation with Yokogawa also represents an opportunity to localize advanced technologies related to fabrication of semiconductors and manufacturing of integrated circuits. Explaining that AEC aims to contribute to increasing local content, empowering national cadres and competencies, and creating job opportunities in line with Vision 2030’s localization goals.

“National cadres constitute more than 84% of the total employees at AEC, including 900 highly skilled engineers; our commitment to empowering national competencies in developing and manufacturing products and solutions is part of AEC’s goals to be achieved in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030” said Mr. Al-Musallam.

Mr. Nabil Al Nuaim, Vice President of Digital Transformation in Saudi Aramco said, “Strengthening the collaboration between Advanced Electronics Company, a local entity, and Yokogawa, a well-known international company, in the area of semiconductors will foster innovation and complement the supply chain ecosystem in the digital technology sector in kingdom".

Mr. Ahmad Al-Abdrabbuh Senior EVP and Board Director of Yokogawa Saudi Arabia said,” In support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, we are proud to collaborate with Saudi Aramco and AEC in the first of its kind introduction and deployment of the semiconductor manufacturing system “MinimalFab” out of Japan, enabling innovation, knowledge sharing, and industrial development in the Kingdom and the region.  This is in addition to the close collaboration in the area of digital equipment manufacturing among other transformative digital technologies”.

AEC was established in 1988 in Riyadh, and is a leading company in developing, engineering, manufacturing and maintaining advanced systems, products, and solutions in the Defense & Aerospace, ICT, Security, and Energy & Utilities sectors.

Riyadh, March 4, 2022: Advanced Electronics Company, a Saudi Arabian Military Industries "SAMI" company, launched its new brand identity and motto, "Three Decades of Excellence towards a Promising Future," to be premiered at the World Defense Exhibition 2022. The rebranding aims to enhance the company's leading position in the development of defense and aerospace ecosystems, technical systems, information security and energy, and the localization of defense products, solutions, and systems, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Eng. Ziad Al Musallam, CEO of Advanced Electronics, said: "The company's focus is on developing advanced products, solutions, and services and honoring its thirty years track record. The Advanced Electronics Company has created a platform for expertise that seeks to localize technologies and build capabilities during the past period. The new identity reflects the company's future vision, unifying efforts and aligning goals to achieve the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and implement the ambitious leadership aspirations by SAMI to become one of the 25 largest defense industries companies in the world by 2030.

Established in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, AEC is a leader in 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.

In 2020, SAMI, a national entity wholly owned by Public Investment Fund (PIF) acquired Advanced Electronics, in what was the largest deal of its kind in Saudi Arabia's military industry’s sector, thus becoming a 100% Saudi company.

Riyadh, February 03, 2022: The Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a SAMI company, successfully concluded its participation in LEAP technology conference, from 1-3 February 2022, at Riyadh International Conventions & Exhibitions Center.

AEC showcased, during the world’s biggest technology event that attracted thousands of interested visitors, a complete range of solutions, systems, and products, including its flagship Data Diode, that helps protect sensitive networks and databases from hacking and breaches, along with other cybersecurity solutions, cloud computing systems, IoT, and digital health services. Also, the company presented its Security Operations Center (SOC), which supports I.T. professionals in securing their cybersecurity systems and ensures breach's immunity.

Ziad Al-Musallam, CEO of Advanced Electronics Company, said: " We are proud of AEC's successful participation and praise holding LEAP's first edition in Saudi Arabia. LEAPS' impeccable organization and remarkable turnout reflect the great efforts made by the Kingdom’s wise government and officials in the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in planning, preparing, and organizing this special event. LEAP is a successful event that offered great content and is a true testament to the Kingdom's leading role. Al-Musallam stressed the importance of AEC's technical and digital solutions and services within the company’s goals of remaining one of the key enablers of the Kingdom's digital transformation journey towards achieving Vision 2030’s strategic objectives.

AEC also inked two agreements with the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs to fulfill the Ministry’s information security and cyber security needs and provide information technology infrastructure services.

Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam, CEO of AEC, and Mr. Abdulhadi Al-Mansouri, Assistant for Executive Affairs to the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, witnessed the agreement’s signing ceremony that occurred within the framework of supporting the digital transformation journey in the Kingdom, enhancing cybersecurity and governance in the field of information technology, as well as elevating the knowledge and technical skills through national capabilities.

Established in 1988 in Riyadh, AEC is a leader in 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 working in various fields.

RIYADH, 31 January 2022 – Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a SAMI company, will be participating at LEAP technlogy conference, a global gathering for technology future and emerging experts, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSD) at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center from 1-3 February 2022.

AEC will be showcasing a complete range of solutions, systems, and products, including its flagship Data Diode, a next-generation cybersecurity technology that helps protect sensitive networks and databases from hacking and breaches, along with other cybersecurity solutions, cloud computing systems, IoT, and digital health services.

Also on display will be the Security Operations Center (SOC), which supports IT professionals in securing their cybersecurity systems and ensures breach's immunity.

Ziyad Al-Musallam, AEC's CEO, thanked MCIT and SAFCSD for organizing a world-class event of such caliber as they continue to empower KSA's digital industry. The CEO commended AEC's information and communications technology solutions and services and reconfirmed the company’s role as a  key enabler of the Kingdom's digital transformation journey and in fulfilling Vision 2030's objectives.

 "We take pride in AEC's capabilities in empowering the Kingdom's digital transformation journey and its contributions to increasing the local content of such a dynamic, ever-growing sector through Saudi talents representing 85% of the workforce, including 800 trained, qualified and committed male and female engineers," added Al-Musallam.

Established in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, AEC is a leader in 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 working in various fields.

Riyadh, January 23, 2022: The Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a SAMI company, will participate in the IKTVA 2022 Forum and Exhibition organized by Saudi Aramco from 24-26 January 2022. Through such participation, AEC aims to develop the local manufacturing sector, enhance global competitiveness by supporting the diverse economic environment, and help build a prosperous future for the Kingdom.

 Ziad Al Musallam, CEO of AEC, indicated that AEC's participation is part of its endeavors to take advantage of the opportunities offered by this significant event in developing the local manufacturing sector, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence, as well as contributing in raising the level of global competitiveness by supporting the economic environment and help to build a prosperous future for the Kingdom.

"AEC is very proud for having won IKTVA's 2020 Excellence Award in the category of "Best in Saudization" in the manufacturing sector. Winning this award is a recognition of AEC's efforts in supporting Saudi talents, representing more than 85% of the company's 2200 employees, including 800 highly skilled and certified male and female engineers working in various fields. AEC is owned ", Al-Musallam added.

Al-Musallam went on, saying: "AEC enjoys strong and strategic relationships with Saudi Aramco, which enabled the company to widen its horizons in the electronic industries, Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence. Both companies have previously succeeded in developing the "Data Diode" device, a locally-developed product that can easily be installed, configured, and maintained and provides utmost safety from cyber-attacks and external intrusions. Furthermore, this technology helps bolster the trust in the Kingdom's local capabilities."

On the other hand, AEC and Aramco recently entered into a partnership through the Industrial Digital Business (IDB) under the industrial investment program, Aramco Namaat, which aims to complement various digital hubs in Saudi Arabia, maximize local content, contribute to GDP growth, create new jobs, and accelerate digital talent development. To accelerate the digital ecosystem development in the Kingdom and support efforts to enable the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, computing, communication, robotics, drones, and semiconductors that complement the expansion of the Kingdom's digital ecosystem.

Established in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, AEC is a leader in 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 working in various fields.