StampIQ has announced plans to establish local RFID production capabilities in Saudi Arabia to serve growing domestic demand across public gatherings and visitor venues. The Riyadh-based company is preparing to launch the final stage of manufacturing, which involves printing directly onto printable materials, before expanding into earlier technical stages.
Phased Strategy for Local RFID Production
The company structured its industrial roadmap around eight distinct manufacturing stages. To support this roadmap, the engineering team visited China to study supply chain models and fabrication operations. Although local RFID production has not yet commenced on Saudi soil, the long-term plan includes domestic chip encoding, antenna fabrication, inlay assembly, and final packaging.
StampIQ estimates the annual domestic market at 50 million Tyvek wristbands. In addition, a single Saudi Giga project demands approximately 800,000 wristbands every six months. The General Entertainment Authority recorded 76.9 million visitors across 1,810 events, creating substantial commercial requirements for smart devices and identification hardware.
“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.”
Zuber Adams, Founder and CEO of StampIQ
Tracking and Physical Access Testing
StampIQ is currently conducting technical trials combining RFID hardware with cameras and specialized antennas. These trials evaluate automated entry, crowd movement, and footfall volume across major venues. As a result, facility managers can monitor physical flow without relying on manual badge checks.
Expanding domestic manufacturing aims to minimize reliance on overseas supply lines and protect local logistics networks. Furthermore, this initiative aligns with national industrial targets focused on high-value hardware and telecommunications infrastructure across the economy.
Smart Wearable Development for Hajj
Beyond access bands, StampIQ is developing a connected wearable specifically for operational duties during Hajj. Official figures from the General Authority for Statistics show that 1,673,230 pilgrims performed Hajj in 2025, alongside 420,070 personnel and 34,540 volunteers across the holy sites.
The wrist device functions like a smartwatch and pairs with a dedicated mobile application. Planned hardware capabilities include satellite location tracking, cellular connectivity, two-way audio communication, emergency alerts, and heart rate monitoring. The company has secured an initial commercial purchase order for 1,000 units to support field deployment.
Alignment with National Technology Targets
The Vision 2030 Annual Report 2025 emphasizes domestic growth in automated assembly, semiconductors, and smart hardware. Consequently, moving local RFID production into domestic facilities supports the broader national goal of creating regional technical manufacturing hubs in Saudi Arabia.
