A Long-Standing Commitment to Promoting
Academic Excellence
As part of its corporate social responsibility commitment, SAMI-AEC sponsors an Electronics Lab at King Saud University, providing an industry-grade environment where students develop practical skills, test ideas, and prepare to lead in Saudi Arabia's technology and defense sectors.
SAMI-AEC & KSU’s Long-Standing Commitment
to Promoting Young Talents
The partnership was established in 1998 and has now spanned more than 27 years in supporting Saudi youth to achieve the highest levels of academic excellence in research and innovation.
SAMI Advanced Electronics Company (SAMI-AEC) is a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), the Kingdom's national defense and security manufacturing champion. SAMI-AEC specializes in advanced electronics, defense systems, cybersecurity, and digital solutions, driving local capability development in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
King Saud University / Saudi Arabia's First University
Founded in 1957, King Saud University is the Kingdom's oldest and most prestigious institution of higher learning, based in Riyadh. KSU is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and the development of the skilled national talent Saudi Arabia needs to realize Vision 2030.
Benefits of SAMI-AEC Lab
Hands-on experience with industry tools
Students work with the same premium, industry-standard equipment they will encounter throughout their careers, building technical confidence and engineering readiness before graduation.
A launchpad for graduation projects
The lab is a dedicated workspace where senior students build, test, and refine their graduation projects and technical innovations without relying on external facilities.
Advanced troubleshooting & problem-solving
Through hands-on testing and diagnostics, students develop one of engineering's most valuable skills, understanding why a system fails and resolving it methodically and systematically.
Strengthening the industry–academia bridge
This sponsorship reinforces the connection between Saudi industry and its universities, directly contributing to Vision 2030 by preparing highly skilled national talent to lead the Kingdom's technology future.
