Saudi technology company invests in local RFID production capabilities while expanding beyond ticketing and accreditation with a smart wearable for Hajj.

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Saudi Arabia’s push to localize more of its technology value chain is moving beyond software and into physical infrastructure that supports events, mobility and connected environments. RFID is one of those layers that often remains in the background but as visitor volumes grow across pilgrimage and tourism local production and smarter identification systems are strategically important.

To cater to this demand, StampIQ has outlined plans to develop local RFID manufacturing capabilities in Saudi Arabia as part of a phased strategy to strengthen the Kingdom's connected technology ecosystem. The company is preparing to establish the final stage of the RFID production process, involving printing onto printable materials, with ambitions to progressively develop more advanced manufacturing capabilities locally. StampIQ is also developing a connected wearable designed around the operational challenges of Hajj, and has secured an initial order for 1,000 units.

The expansion comes as Saudi Arabia’s events and entertainment sector generates growing demand for identification, access and visitor technology. The General Entertainment Authority reports 76.9 million attendees across 1,810 entertainment events, illustrating the scale of the audience now moving through the Kingdom’s entertainment ecosystem. StampIQ estimates the addressable Saudi market at approximately 50 million Tyvek wristbands annually, while one major Saudi Giga project requires approximately 800,000 wristbands every six months, demonstrating the potential scale of demand from individual destinations.

"Saudi Arabia has a significant opportunity to develop the technology and manufacturing capabilities that will support its rapidly expanding events, entertainment and visitor economy," said Zuber Adams, Founder and CEO of StampIQ. "We have identified eight stages involved in RFID production, and our strategy is to work progressively towards establishing these capabilities in the Kingdom. By starting with the final stage and building towards more advanced manufacturing processes, we aim to develop the expertise, infrastructure and technical capabilities needed to support long-term localisation. Our ambition is to create technology that serves Saudi Arabia's growing market and ultimately has the potential to reach international markets."

StampIQ is currently testing its RFID technology alongside camera and antenna infrastructure, exploring applications including automated access, visitor movement and footfall analysis. The technology is designed to give operators greater visibility over how people move through large physical environments while reducing reliance on manual access processes. Developing local RFID manufacturing capabilities could eventually reduce dependence on imported finished products, strengthen supply chain resilience and support Saudi Arabia's ambitions to establish a more advanced domestic technology industry.

That same focus on connecting people with physical environments is underpinning StampIQ’s second development: a connected smart wearable designed specifically around the challenges of Hajj.

StampIQ’s expansion reflects wider Saudi Vision 2030 priorities around localisation, digital transformation, advanced manufacturing and technology capability building. The Vision 2030 Annual Report 2025 identifies a growing focus on automation and high-value manufacturing and says efforts to localise high technology industries are accelerating, including domestic capability in semiconductors, smart devices and AI infrastructure.

These technological advancements reflect the region’s continuous efforts to develop local digital infrastructures, reducing dependence on external applications and global software.

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