Speaker: Saudi Aramco President and CEO, Amin H. Nasser

Event: Saudi Industry Forum

Date: June 23, 2025

Location: Dhahran International Exhibitions - Dhahran Expo

Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef, Governor of the Eastern Province, Saudi Aramco participated in the Saudi Industry Forum, which kicked off today at the Dhahran International Exhibition Center - Dhahran Expo. In his speech at the forum, Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin H. Nasser emphasized the importance of investing in digital security, as risks and threats require embedding the principle of "strategic digital resilience" to develop secure and resilient industrial systems and provide proactive alternatives for business sustainability and continuity in the event of a digital disruption.

Al-Nasser explained that Saudi Aramco is working to build resilient operating systems to proactively address gaps that could threaten future industries with advanced digital technologies. He explained that the most important aspect of proactive protection systems is developing human capabilities and deep expertise, and enhancing their readiness to understand the secrets of digital technologies and manage them preemptively. Therefore, it is important to invest in localizing digital supply chains and advanced control and protection systems.

Regarding the strengths of the Kingdom's industrial sector, Al Nasser said: "Future industries are characterized by superior technological development, characterized by automation, the use of robotics, and artificial intelligence applications. The key to future success and competitiveness lies in building on our strengths in the Kingdom. We have a strategic geographical location, and we have significant hydrocarbon and mineral resources. Our true strength is our youth, with their promising technical capabilities. Thankfully, the business environment is witnessing continuous improvement thanks to the programs of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. All of these points are important to support the Kingdom's empowerment and transformation into a leading industrial power and a global logistics platform that attracts investors."

Regarding industrial empowerment efforts in the Kingdom, Nasser said: “We must focus on digital transformation and sustainability from an information security perspective. The Kingdom is investing heavily in artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, robotics, and automation. These tools are not only limited to developing our factories, but also aim to increase our industrial productivity and business reliability. A prominent example in the Kingdom is the establishment of the “Humin” artificial intelligence company, which His Highness the Crown Prince - may God protect him - announced last month. This is a project that Saudi Aramco is proud to collaborate with.”

Nasser added: “At Saudi Aramco, we are also working to establish a digital infrastructure that is an integral part of enabling industry, including the operation of the Aramco Digital Company, a wireless communications network in the 450 MHz band for industrial use by the private sector. Aramco Digital also launched an edge artificial intelligence service for critical and industrial facilities and complex applications, such as that used in crowd management during the Hajj. In the field of cybersecurity, we have the company (Cyberani), which provides solutions and products for industrial applications. Saudi Aramco is working on projects to develop artificial intelligence platforms, data centers, and smart industrial complexes.”

Regarding investment in proactive digital protection, Al Nasser said: "Building future Saudi industries, supported by resilient supply chains, competitive costs, and excellence in artificial intelligence, is essential and necessary, but it is not sufficient unless it is done in parallel with investment in proactive digital protection, ensuring both digital resilience and flexibility for future Saudi industries."

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