Advanced Saudi Tech Products Are Highlighted at GITEX 2023

The Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control (Tahakom) is highlighting its innovations, products, and solutions that rely on the AI system. (SPA)
The Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control (Tahakom) is highlighting its innovations, products, and solutions that rely on the AI system. (SPA)
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Advanced Saudi Tech Products Are Highlighted at GITEX 2023

The Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control (Tahakom) is highlighting its innovations, products, and solutions that rely on the AI system. (SPA)
The Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control (Tahakom) is highlighting its innovations, products, and solutions that rely on the AI system. (SPA)

The Saudi government and private entities are showcasing their technical products and services at the GITEX Global 2023 exhibition, which is currently holding its 43rd edition at the Dubai World Trade Center between Oct. 16 and 20.

The event brings together more than 40 government and private entities in Dubai, with the participation of about 5,000 companies from various countries, focusing on the most important issues in artificial intelligence and blockchain, robotics, quantum computing, and cryptocurrencies.

Officials from the industrial and mineral resources sector are shedding light on the industrial and mining transformation in Saudi Arabia and opening channels of communication with global investors.

Through its participation at GITEX, the Saudi Ministry of Transport is reviewing its projects and initiatives to improve road quality, raise traffic safety levels, and automate bridge monitoring with the latest international technologies.

It is testing the direct monitoring system in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and measures the weights and dimensions of trucks on the roads without traffic obstacles or human intervention to enhance monitoring efficiency.

The Saudi Export Development Authority is participating with around 33 national companies under the "Saudi Made" program that aims to raise the image and brand of the Kingdom's exports, boost their position in regional and global markets, identify international business opportunities, link exporters with potential buyers, and promote national products and services on major vital platforms that bring together investors.

The Export-Import Bank (EXIM) is known for its financing, credit services, and products that enable local banks and financial institutions to support Saudi exporters and foreign importers.

EXIM provides innovative solutions to support non-oil exports and enhance its presence in global markets.

It reviews the Kingdom's experience in the transition towards the digital economy and the state's efforts to support emerging sectors and entrepreneurs.

The efforts aim to adopt advanced technologies, launch technology-based projects that support the transformation, and meet the aspirations of Vision 2030 to build a prosperous economy and sustainable development.

At GITEX, the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) is highlighting qualitative development in its technical services through various electronic platforms and its experience in developing smart systems, including its success in implementing the electronic invoicing system.

The Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control (Tahakom) is also taking part in GITEX 2023.

Tahakom is highlighting its innovations, products, and solutions that rely on its own AI system in public safety and smart mobility. They include the Urban Eye system, smart parking, "Tahakom's Public Safety Solutions Car," mixed reality, and a drone product display.

It also introduces a crowd management system and solutions and several solutions developed by the AI system, including Tahakom's personal assistant, created by a supercomputer that efficiently supports dealing with complex tasks and processing massive data at high speed.

The Advanced Electronics Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of SAMI, is showcasing many of its products, most notably Smart Solutions zone, Smart City technologies, Smart Street Light, Smart Fire Detection, Waste Management, Video Analytics, and Asset Tracking.

The exhibit will further explore the company's futuristic managed services, cloud computing systems, digital healthcare modules, innovative technologies spanning various industries, and unparalleled manufacturing capabilities.

GITEX is one of the most important technical platforms that showcases the latest technological solutions in cloud computing, consumer technology, information centers, e-marketing, and highly advanced innovations in the world of information technology from various parts of the world.

More than 5,000 exhibitors representing more than 170 countries, and over 100,000 visitors are expected at the event.



Nissan Says Saudi Vision 2030 Aligns with its Vision on Electric Mobility

The Japanese national flag and Nissan Motor Corporation's flag fly at the entrance of the company's global headquarters in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture on July 30, 2025. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)
The Japanese national flag and Nissan Motor Corporation's flag fly at the entrance of the company's global headquarters in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture on July 30, 2025. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)
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Nissan Says Saudi Vision 2030 Aligns with its Vision on Electric Mobility

The Japanese national flag and Nissan Motor Corporation's flag fly at the entrance of the company's global headquarters in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture on July 30, 2025. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)
The Japanese national flag and Nissan Motor Corporation's flag fly at the entrance of the company's global headquarters in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture on July 30, 2025. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)

Nissan’s Global Chief Performance Officer Guillaume Cartier has stressed that the Gulf region, Saudi Arabia in particular, has a strategic importance that goes beyond being just a sales market.

For the company, the region serves as an “exceptional testing environment” for its technologies, thanks to the harsh climate conditions and unique driving patterns that present global-level challenges, said Cartier, who is also Chairperson for Nissan’s Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Cartier said that high temperatures, high-speed driving, and long distances in the Gulf require specific modifications to Nissan vehicles.

He stressed that the company makes critical adjustments to engines and cooling systems to suit this environment, giving it a competitive advantage and paving way for ongoing product development.

Cartier pointed out that while the market size in GCC states may not be the largest globally in terms of vehicle numbers, it holds strategic importance, particularly for Nissan.

The Gulf region is an exceptional testing environment for Nissan’s technologies, he told the newspaper, stating that the harsh weather and demanding driving requirements make it a real-world lab for product development.

Alignment with Saudi Vision 2030

Regarding how Nissan’s vision aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, especially in the areas of sustainability and electric mobility, Cartier said the Kingdom is moving forward with clear and rapid steps toward the future.

Saudi Arabia’s goals in sustainability and electric mobility perfectly align with Nissan’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality, he said.

He added that Nissan sees great similarity between its ambitions and those of Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries.

Success of Formula E
Cartier pointed out that this year’s Formula E season has been one of the company’s most successful seasons, thanks to a long-term strategic investment in the third generation of electric race cars.

He stated that Nissan is not only participating in the races, but also manufactures its own race cars, in addition to producing cars for other teams, such as McLaren.

The success was the result of strategic decisions made years ago, including the consolidation of engineering teams at a single location, the selection of the right driver, such as Oliver Rowland, and the precise execution by the team led by Tommaso Volpe.

A Lab for the Road
Cartier explained that Nissan views Formula E as a real testing ground for technologies that can later be introduced to commercial vehicles.

He also stressed that electric motorsports perfectly align with Nissan’s strategy of transitioning to electric mobility, particularly with models like LEAF, Micra, and Ariya.

A Partnership for the Future

Regarding partnerships, Cartier noted that Nissan’s relationship with Saudi company Petromin began with sponsoring a local race in Jeddah, but evolved into a global partnership.

Petromin expanded its partnership with the company to become a global sponsor of Nissan in Formula E, he said.

He added that this is not just about race sponsorship, but a long-term strategic vision.