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.



From Russia, Alkhorayef Says Saudi Aims to Lead in Future Tech

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef (Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources)
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef (Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources)
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From Russia, Alkhorayef Says Saudi Aims to Lead in Future Tech

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef (Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources)
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef (Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources)

Saudi Arabia is leading a sweeping industrial transformation aimed at reshaping the national economy and securing a leading position in advanced sectors, the kingdom’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said.

Speaking at the main session of the INNOPROM 2025 international industry fair in Yekaterinburg, Russia, Alkhorayef highlighted Saudi Arabia’s early adoption of future technologies and its efforts to boost production capabilities within global value chains.

He outlined that the National Industrial Strategy, launched in 2022, serves as the operational framework for the kingdom’s industrial vision. The strategy focuses on three integrated pillars targeting key industrial groups. The first pillar covers industries related to national security — including food, pharmaceuticals, water, and military sectors — which Saudi Arabia aims to localize through active partnerships.

Alkhorayef said the second pillar focuses on industries that leverage Saudi Arabia’s relative advantages, including abundant natural resources such as oil, gas, and minerals, as well as its strategic geographic location that positions the kingdom as a global logistics hub. Key sectors under this pillar include advanced petrochemicals, mining, and value-added manufacturing.

The third pillar targets future-oriented and emerging technologies. Saudi Arabia aims to strengthen its position in the early adoption of cutting-edge technologies through clear incentive policies.

These include support for research and development, applications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, artificial intelligence, and 3D printing. Complementary measures such as the local content policy prioritize domestic products and bolster reliance on national capabilities, he added.

Alkhorayef also outlined recent developments in the kingdom’s mining sector, a key focus of Vision 2030. He said efforts have followed three main tracks, starting with expanded geological exploration that boosted the estimated value of Saudi mineral reserves from $1.3 trillion to $2.5 trillion. These reserves include strategic minerals such as phosphate and copper, with ongoing attention to social and environmental considerations in mining areas.

The second track involves strengthening international partnerships through the annual Riyadh International Mining Conference, which has evolved into a global platform addressing challenges related to securing critical raw materials for the energy transition.

The conference fosters coordination among governments, private sector players, and academic and research institutions to enhance the mining sector’s efficiency and sustainability. Alkhorayef expressed gratitude for the Russian government’s contributions to the event.

Highlighting strong Saudi-Russian ties, he said there are promising opportunities to deepen cooperation, particularly given the alignment between Saudi Vision 2030 and Russia’s 2030 national development goals in economic growth, digital transformation, and technological leadership.

Alkhorayef noted that the launch of the Saudi-Russian Joint Committee in 2002 and the opening of the Saudi commercial attaché office in Moscow in 2022 marked key milestones in advancing the partnership. He pointed to significant growth in bilateral trade, which surged from $491 million in 2016 to over $3.28 billion in 2024.