As part of the ‘job shadowing’ program organized by Misk Foundation

Riyadh, July 12, 2021: As part of its corporate social responsibility programs, the Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, hosted a group of high school students of the ‘job shadowing’ program organized by the Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (Misk Foundation), during the month of July. AEC is a participant in the program, which aims to equip high school students with professional skills and competencies to help them prepare early for the local labor market.

The students’ visit to AEC included a field tour during which they learned about the company’s operations and production paths across system design, development, manufacture, and maintenance and repair. The students familiarized themselves with advanced products in various sectors including defense and aerospace, communications and IT, energy, and security. They also met with a number of administrative and engineering teams concerned with research and development and attended sessions involving role descriptions of design, implementation, and quality engineers as well as other production and distribution line technicians.

Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam, CEO of the Advanced Electronics Company, expressed AEC’s pride in cooperating with the Misk Foundation to develop capacities of the youth, enhance their talents, and raise their awareness of the various educational and professional options available to them.

Eng. Al-Musallam explained, “AEC has more than three decades of experience and knowledge, which has helped us emerge as a leading organization in Saudi Arabia in the field of modern electronics with remarkable manufacturing capabilities and outstanding repair and maintenance services. Today, AEC is a key asset and an effective partner of the State - may Allah protect it - in terms of the localization of military industries and increasing local content. It is also a major supporter of the Kingdom’s digital transformation process.”

For his part, Eng. Abdullah Al-Gadi, Executive Vice President of Shared Services and Corporate Affairs at AEC, welcomed the visiting students and stated, “AEC’s participation in the job shadowing program comes as part of the joint efforts between the company and Misk Foundation to guide the Saudi youth towards their ambitions and educate them about their future careers options. The initiative also aims to bridge the gap between the educational outputs and the requirements of the labor market and present a clear vision to the students about their future.”

Eng. Abdullah Al-Gadi added, “During the students’ visit to Advanced Electronic Company’s facilities, we were keen to enrich their knowledge and increase their experiences regarding the growth of the local economy besides acquainting them with the professional and personal values needed to join AEC’s workforce. We also explained to them the challenges to expect in case they decided to work in the electronics, digital technology, or engineering industries in the future and encouraged them to explore the skills and competencies required to work for the major industrial corporations of the Kingdom in general.”

Established in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, AEC has built a firm standing in Saudi Arabia's military industries sector during the more than three decades of its operations. The company designs, develops, manufactures, maintains, and repairs advanced systems and products in the defense and aerospace, information and communications technology, security, and energy sectors. It employs more than 2,200 employees, 85 percent of whom are Saudis, including over 500 highly skilled and qualified male and female engineers working in various fields.

Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam praises the wise leadership's efforts for the excellent care and attention and affirms the company's commitment to contributing to the achievement of the ambitious goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam, CEO of the Advanced Electronics Company, a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, extended his sincere wishes in his name and on behalf of the company's employees, to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense - may God protect them, and to the honorable Saudi people, on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al-Fitr. Praying for God the Almighty to bring peace and blessings to the Arab and Islamic nations and preserve our dear Kingdom's security, stability, and prosperity. 

Eng. Al-Musallam expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH the Crown Prince for their extraordinary care and attention, which was evident in the efforts during the past period, and had a significant impact in overcoming many hardships that the world around us experienced due to the circumstances imposed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Al-Musallam pointed out that Eid Al-Fitr's occasion this year comes in a time that requires all of us to praise the efforts of our wise leadership, which has done a lot to achieve the purpose of Eid Al-Fitr, which is promoting social cohesion within the Saudi society. 

Al-Musallam confirmed AEC's keenness, within the effective national system, to adhere to the wise leadership's decisions to strengthen the national contribution to achieving the Saudi Vision 2030. He explained that the company continues its endeavor to harness and provide the latest digital solutions. The company also aims to upgrade the industrial sector and create new job opportunities within the framework of Saudi Vision's ambitious goals, based on its leading position in its four main sectors: defense and aerospace, ICT, energy, and security. 

Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam praises the wise leadership's efforts aimed at improving the security and stability of the country and its people and confirms the company's commitment to embodying the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030

Riyadh, April 13, 2021:  Eng.  Ziad Al-Musallam, CEO of the Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, extended his sincere congratulations and good wishes in his name and on behalf of the company's employees, to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense - may Allah protect them, the royal family, the honorable Saudi people, and all Muslims, on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. Al-Musallam wished God the Almighty to bring peace and blessings to the Arabic and Islamic nation. 

Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam praised the wise leadership's efforts aimed at improving the security and prosperity of the country and its people, noting the State's significant efforts to ensure the comfort and stability of the citizens and residents, especially concerning the health efforts and measures aimed at preserving public health and combating the novel coronavirus. By providing the coronavirus vaccine for all citizens and residents in the Kingdom, as part of the Kingdom's government's tremendous endeavors since the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic. Actions that have clearly shown the extent of concern and care and generous spending to preserve the security and safety of the citizens and residents. 

Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam emphasized that AEC strives to achieve the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 regarding economic diversification and promote the non-oil economy as one of the Vision's main enablers. By providing digital solutions, intelligent platforms, technical support, contributing to the digital transformation journey, localizing 50% of total military and security spending, upgrading the industrial sector, and creating new job opportunities within the framework of Saudi Vision's ambitious goals 2030. An ambition cemented in the company's leading position in electronics, technology, and industries, especially in its four primary sectors: defense and aerospace, information and communications technology, energy, and security, making it a key player in achieving the Vision's objectives. 

Riyadh, March 21, 2021: The Board of Directors of the Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, announced the appointment of Eng. Ziad bin Houmod Al-Musallam as CEO managing the company's business effective March 18, 2021, to succeed H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, who was appointed, by a royal decree, as Head of the General Authority of Civil Aviation with the rank of a minister.

Eng. Walid Abukhaled, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), said: "I congratulate Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam for assuming the CEO's duties, and praise his extensive expertise, many achievements, and long career, most of which he spent with AEC. I wish Eng. Al-Musallam, all the best, and I look forward to working with him to continue strengthening our company's leading position in the fields of electronics, technology, and manufacturing industries, accelerating the pace of our operations, and enhancing our contribution to localizing 50% of the Kingdom's military spending as part of the Vision 2030 objectives."

“I also extend my wishes for continued success to His Excellency Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, who leaves his position after nearly four years of work, collaboration, and achievement.  He contributed to strengthening the company's position in terms of human and knowledge localization, raising the company's contribution to the local content, and contributing to achieving the ambitious goals of Vision 2030.", added Eng. Walid Abukhaled

Eng. Al-Musallam has held the position of Executive Vice President of Engineering & Operations since 2017, and previously held the position of Senior Vice President of Engineering and Development of the company between 2014 and 2017, where he was responsible for managing the company's technical and engineering operations through the Engineering and Development Department. He also held the position of Senior Vice President and acting General Manager of the Energy Business Unit between 2015 and 2017, wherein he supervised the study and approval of industrial products in the energy sector. He joined the company's Operations Department as a test engineer in in 1991. Eng. Al-Musallam began his career in 1988, working as a design engineer at the National Information Center at the Ministry of Interior.

Eng. Al-Musallam has a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering from King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has attended management programs from INSEAD as well as several other technical and management courses.

Eng. Al-Musallam expressed his gratitude to the Board of Directors for their confidence and conveyed that he is looking forward to strengthening the company's leading position in electronics, technology, and industries. And to intensify its role as a major player in achieving the relevant goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and support the AEC's three decades of achievements.  

Established in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, AEC has built a firm standing in Saudi Arabia's military industries sector over more than three decades. The company designs, develops, manufactures, maintains, and repairs advanced systems and products in the defense and aerospace, information and communications technology, security, and energy sectors. It employs more than 2,200 employees, 85 percent of whom are Saudis, who include over 500 highly skilled and certified male and female engineers working in various fields.

Sponsorship comes within AEC's efforts to support the academic sector and develop national talents in technical fields.

Riyadh, 10 March 2021: The Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, announced its sponsorship of the College of Computer and Information Sciences’ graduation project ceremony and exhibition at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University. The event's sponsorship, held at the college's headquarters in Riyadh, reflects AEC's efforts to support the academic sector in the Kingdom and develop national talents in technical fields.

AEC Executive Vice President of Shared Services and Corporate Affairs Eng. Abdullah Al-Gadi expressed his pride in sponsoring the event, stating that it reflects the company's great interest in the educational journey and its commitment to facilitating knowledge and refining the skills of the nation's youth. He noted that the company is building its reputation not only as a leader in manufacturing and development but also in women's empowerment as an investment in human capital. He explained that the company had made great strides in empowering women as it currently employs around 221 women in various manufacturing jobs.

"Promising Saudi talents are waiting for the opportunity to soar in the world of creativity, and we look forward to more cooperation between AEC and the College of Computer and Information Sciences at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University to enhance the development of national talents; thereby resulting in outputs that greatly contribute to advancing development, women's empowerment and achieving the Kingdom's aspirations," Al-Gadi said.

The ceremony began with verses from the Holy Quran and speeches by the Dean of the College, the Vice-Rector of Educational Affairs, and supporting companies' representatives. Attendees reviewed the exhibition's various sections and specializations, and the supporting companies recognized the graduation projects, the organizers of the exhibition and competitions, and the members of the competition jury. The winning graduation projects for the undergraduate stage and the graduation projects in participation with other colleges for the undergraduate stage were recognized. Students participating in the design of the graduation projects brochure and the NEOM competition were also recognized.

Established in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, AEC has built a firm standing in Saudi Arabia’s military industries sector over more than three decades. The company designs, develops, manufactures, maintains, and repairs advanced systems and products in the defense and aerospace, information and communications technology, security, and energy sectors. It employs more than 2,200 employees, 85 percent of whom are Saudis who include over 500 highly skilled and certified male and female engineers working in various departments.

Riyadh, KSA – 25 February 2021: Underscoring its ongoing commitment to driving fast localization in Saudi Arabia’s military and defense sector, Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, today concluded its participation as part of the Saudi pavilion in the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2021 held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Making its participation a tremendous success, AEC recorded strong visitor interest in the company’s latest military technologies and cybersecurity solutions.

During the five-day event, AEC welcomed several dignitaries, senior officials, and industry leaders to its stand, including His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Mr. Turki Al-Dakhil, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates, representing His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Engineer Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), Commander of the United Arab Emirates Navy, Rear Admiral (Pilot) Sheikh Saeed Bin Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al-Nahyan, Major General Rashed Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander of the UAE Air Force and Air Defense and Brigadier General Abdulmohsen Bin Fahad Al-Sudairy Saudi Military Attaché to the UAE, as well as H.E. Dimitri Pantos Minister of State for Military Industries of the Republic of Belarus, Mr. Giuseppe Giordo, Board Member of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and a delegation from the British Ministry of Defense.

Mr. Abdulaziz Al Duailej, CEO of AEC, commented: “As IDEX draws to a close, we at AEC are pleased that our first participation in an industry exhibition in 2021 as part of the Saudi pavilion, culminated in remarkable accomplishments. With an unyielding determination, Saudi Arabia is pursuing its ambitious vision to localize 50 percent of its military spending by 2030 and by representing the Kingdom on a global stage, we were able to drive the message home. The event provided us with an excellent platform to showcase our world-class technologies and gather new industry insights that will inform our future innovations. We are also delighted that the new collaborations we sealed at IDEX will help us create fresh opportunities for local talent to be a part of the Kingdom’s localization journey. We thank the General Authority for Military Industries for leading the Saudi Pavilion and extending its support to us throughout the event, as well as our partners, customers, and employees for making this participation a resounding success.”

AEC’s latest military technologies and products on display at IDEX 2021 attracted visitors including key regional government and military entities and defense firms. The company highlighted its services, solutions, and systems in the fields of Electronic Warfare, C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), and Cyber Security, including Radio Over IP System (RoIP), Software Defined Radio (SDR), Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) and Electronic Intelligent Solutions (ELINT).

In addition, the company exhibited its flagship cybersecurity solutions such as Data Diode, Security Operations Center (SOC), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), as well as its advanced technologies including MADAR, Anti-Drone System, and Air Observation System (AOS).

Established in 1988 and headquartered in Riyadh, AEC has built a firm standing in Saudi Arabia’s military industries sector over more than three decades. The company designs, develops, manufactures, maintains, and repairs advanced systems and products in the defense and aerospace, information and communications technology, security, and energy sectors. It employs more than 2,200 employees, 85 percent of whom are Saudis who include over 500 highly skilled and certified male and female engineers working in various departments.