IDEMIA Public Security and SAMI Advanced Electronics Join Forces to Accelerate Smart Mobility in Saudi Arabia

IDEMIA Public Security has signed a strategic partnership with SAMI Advanced Electronics to drive innovation in travel, transport, and smart mobility across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This alliance aligns fully with Vision 2030, focused on a digital, safe, and sustainable future.

A Strategic Partnership Formalized at GITEX Global 2025

On October 20, 2025, during GITEX Global 2025 — one of the world’s largest technology exhibitions — IDEMIA Public Security, a global leader in secure biometric solutions, and SAMI Advanced Electronics, a key player in Saudi Arabia’s electronics industry, officially announced their strategic cooperation agreement.

This partnership highlights the shared commitment of both companies to shaping the future of mobility by combining technological innovation with local collaboration. The goal is clear: enhance operational efficiency and deliver seamless, secure, and intelligent travel experiences for all users in the Kingdom.

An Alliance Serving Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is built on the country’s digital transformation and the modernization of its infrastructure. In this context, the agreement between IDEMIA Public Security and SAMI Advanced Electronics seeks to:

develop advanced solutions in biometrics, transport, and smart cities,
accelerate local innovation by leveraging the complementary expertise of both groups,
strengthen technological skills and knowledge transfer within the Kingdom.

“This partnership brings us closer to a future where mobility in Saudi Arabia is both seamless and secure,” said Tim Ferris, Global Head Travel & Transport at IDEMIA Public Security.

Biometric Solutions Enabling Seamless Mobility

The travel and transport technologies developed by IDEMIA Public Security are already deployed worldwide. They help:

streamline border operations,
improve decision-making,
personalize passenger journeys,
and enhance security throughout the travel process.

Through this collaboration, IDEMIA Public Security strengthens its footprint in the Middle East and reaffirms its commitment to sustainable innovation, knowledge transfer, and the development of local ecosystems.

A New Milestone for the Future of Mobility

The partnership between IDEMIA Public Security and SAMI Advanced Electronics symbolizes the convergence of global expertise and regional engagement. Together, the two organizations are helping make mobility in Saudi Arabia a model of intelligence, security, and efficiency — fully aligned with the ambitions of Vision 2030.

Source: https://www.idemia.com/fr/communique-de-presse/idemia-public-security-et-sami-advanced-electronics-annoncent-un-partenariat-strategique-pour-accelerer-linnovation-dans-les-domaines-du-voyage-du-transport-et-de-la-mobilite-intelligente-en-arabie-saoudite-2025-10-20