Advanced Electronics Company Limited
Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) is a limited liability company in Saudi Arabia that was established in 1988 under the directives of the government of Saudi Arabia. AEC is specialized in advanced electronics research and manufacturing for defense and communication among others. The goal of AEC is to create local capabilities in strategic areas like advanced manufacturing technologies, communication systems, and product support. In 2006 it signed an agreement with Dell to manufacture personal computers as part of the Saudi governments programme to make PCs affordable to its population.[2] On 24 June 2019, the company was acquired by Saudi Arabian Military Industries.[3]
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| Industry | Electronics |
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| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | , Saudi Arab |
Area served | Saudi Arab |
Key people | Abdulaziz Al Duailej (CEO) |
| Revenue | $500 million (2018) |
| Owner | Saudi Arabian Military Industries (100%) |
Number of employees | 1,000 [1] |
| Parent | Saudi Arabian Military Industries |
| Website | Official website |
See also
- Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute - a Saudi defense research and development partner.[4]
References
- "ACES:: Advanced Communications and Electronics Systems Co LTD".
- Hassan, Javid (2006-12-31). "Desktop PC Assembly Plant Planned in Riyadh". Arab News. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
- "SAMI acquires Riyadh-based Advanced Electronics Company (AEC)" (Press release). Saudi Arabian Military Industries. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- "Partnership between Advanced Electronics and Prince Sultan Advanced Technology Research Institute". Al Riyadh(الرياض) (newspaper). Al Riyadh(الرياض) (newspaper). 8 February 2011.
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