SAMI-AEC HEMA Surveillance System: Enhancing Command and Control (C2) Capabilities Across Military and Civilian Applications
As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia transforms into a global trade hub, with deep cultural roots and a strategic geographic location, the nation is building a strong reputation for developing advanced products and systems that support key sectors such as defense, energy, security, and digital services. Saudi Vision 2030 focuses on driving major social and economic reforms while advancing defense manufacturing and the localization of technology. These reforms include:
- Boosting tourism
● Improving traffic systems, safety, and overall quality of life
● Hosting large-scale entertainment events
● Enhancing the pilgrim experience
● Promoting cultural, entertainment, and sports programs
● Protecting native plants and animals
● Strengthening national border security
● Safeguarding mining and energy sites
Bringing these ambitions to life requires robust systems that integrate command, communication, and control technologies for seamless monitoring of roads, stadiums, entertainment parks, border zones, environmental conservation areas, pilgrimage sites, and mining locations. At the same time, Saudi Arabia is seeing rapid progress in transformative projects such as NEOM and the Red Sea development, valued at over $500 billion. These projects require reliable surveillance and real-time safety solutions to support efficient execution and national value across economic, social, and environmental fronts.
HEMA Surveillance System: Advanced Security for Borders and Critical Infrastructure
The HEMA Surveillance System was developed by SAMI-AEC as a powerful Command and Control (C2) platform that delivers intuitive intelligence and operational control to military teams, government agencies, and security operators. Designed for full-scale monitoring of military zones, sensitive areas, and civilian operations, the system brings together surveillance, tracking, communication, and emergency response under one integrated solution. It is designed to deliver:
- Real-time identification of threats, intrusions, and alerts
● Full protection of infrastructure through connected monitoring
● A single platform for communication and information sharing
● Highly optimized dashboards to enhance situational awareness in command centers
● Portable components for flexible deployment across industries
● Aerial and ground surveillance tools for complete field coverage
● Unified approach to communication, tracking, and surveillance
● Generation of mission and incident reports - Fulfilment of security requirements for national projects and sectors
Meeting the Security Needs of National Projects and Sectors
The HEMA Surveillance System helps improve efficiency, awareness, and decision-making across some of Saudi Arabia’s most important infrastructure and development zones. Its flexibility allows it to be used across a wide range of applications including urban development, environmental protection, wildlife conservation, law enforcement, traffic and waste management, and counter-sabotage operations. Key examples include:
NEOM: This futuristic smart city in Tabuk aims to bring together sustainability, quality of life, and world-class innovation. HEMA can be installed across NEOM to help with site-wide monitoring, intrusion prevention, personnel and commando safety, threat detection, and overall security management.
Strategic Trade Location: Positioned between Asia and Europe, Saudi Arabia plays a key role in regional and global trade. But this also exposes its infrastructure and assets to external threats. HEMA provides advanced intelligence and reconnaissance support to help monitor and protect trade operations and territory.
Wildlife Conservation: With rapid urbanization in the region, Saudi Arabia is working hard to preserve biodiversity. HEMA helps monitor protected zones, prevent illegal hunting and overgrazing, reduce deforestation, and support the tracking of endangered species. The National Center for Wildlife Conservation and Development manages 15 protected areas, including habitats for gazelles, houbara bustards, Arabian leopards, griffon vultures, and Arabian oryx. In these efforts, HEMA offers vital real-time protection.
Border Security and Stability: As Saudi Arabia continues its journey toward Vision 2030, national stability and secure borders are essential. HEMA is contributing to border protection by providing high-level surveillance, detection, and early warning capabilities.
Oil and Gas Infrastructure: As one of the world’s largest oil producers and home to Saudi Aramco, the Kingdom has a vast network of pipelines and refineries. Securing this infrastructure is critical for national growth and energy stability. HEMA supports this effort with dependable monitoring and situational awareness.
Strategic Importance
A Fully Integrated C2 System: Unlike traditional systems that address surveillance, communication, and response separately, HEMA brings all of these functions into one unified flow. It enables real-time threat detection, fast response coordination, and incident data capture in a seamless and continuous process.
Designed for Multi-Sector Use: Most command and control systems around the world are built for defense alone. SAMI-AEC’s HEMA breaks this convention. It is tailored for use in defense, energy, construction, mining, environmental protection, and civic safety. The system features a flexible core architecture that can be adapted for various use cases and customized for preventive or corrective action.
Aligned with National Priorities: As a center for pilgrimage, logistics, and industrial innovation, Saudi Arabia’s progress depends on the safety of its people and infrastructure. HEMA helps deliver the intelligence needed to protect the Kingdom’s efforts as it builds a future focused on economic, social, and environmental transformation.