IDEMIA Public Security has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SAMI Advanced Electronics to drive transformative innovation in travel, transportation and smart mobility across the Kingdom.

Formalised and signed at GITEX Global 2025, the world’s largest and most influential tech event, IDEMIA Public Security believes that this agreement underscores commitment to shaping the future of mobility through cutting-edge technology and local collaboration.

This milestone marks the start of a strategic collaboration focused on advancing digital transformation, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering secure, frictionless travel experiences in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Under the agreement, IDEMIA Public Security and SAMI Advanced Electronics will jointly develop and deploy advanced biometric, transport, and smart city solutions, leveraging IDEMIA Public Security’s global expertise and SAMI’s regional capabilities to accelerate innovation and build technological capacity.

“We are proud to deepen our mission of making the world safer through trusted technology,” said Tim Ferris, Global Head, Travel & Transport, IDEMIA Public Security. “This partnership with SAMI Advanced Electronics brings us one step closer to realising a future of seamless and secure mobility in Saudi Arabia.

“Together, we’re not only supporting Vision 2030 – we’re actively shaping the future of secure, seamless mobility for all who live, work, and travel in the Kingdom.”

IDEMIA Public Security’s biometric travel solutions are trusted worldwide to streamline border operations, enhance decision-making, and deliver personalised digital passenger journeys.

Through their agreement with SAMI Advanced Electronics, IDEMIA Public Security reinforces its commitment to local innovation, knowledge transfer, and sustainable development in the region.

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