Royal Protocol and Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), the national defense and security champion, a PIF company, have signed a cooperation memorandum aiming to exchange knowledge across several areas of mutual interest. Contributing to the development of national capabilities and enhancing operational efficiency, the agreement is part of ongoing efforts to foster integration between government entities and leading national companies.
The memorandum was signed by H.E Khalid bin Saleh Al Abbad, Chief of Royal Protocol, and Eng. Thamer AlMuhid, CEO of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), at a signing ceremony attended by a number of senior officials representing both entities.
Under a comprehensive collaboration framework, joint projects will be undertaken with the Royal Protocol, leveraging the capabilities of SAMI Land and SAMI Advanced Electronics. Collaborative efforts include exchanging expertise in protocol management, organizing joint workshops, meetings and applying capabilities of both companies in land systems, advanced electronics, maintenance services, technical training, and after-sales support. Additionally, the framework encompasses training programs aimed at developing the human capabilities of Royal Protocol personnel.
Signing this memorandum embodies both entities’ commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 goals to localize technological and industrial capabilities and strengthen partnerships. Representing a significant step towards building an integrated operational environment that keeps pace with institutional and digital transformation, this collaboration will contribute to achieving excellence in official services and protocol management, thereby enhancing the Kingdom’s standing in administration and protocol, and solidifying the culture of relying on advanced national solutions across various government sectors.
