Recognition highlights HID’s expertise in trusted digital identity technologies
HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, has announced its recognition as the ‘Saudi Arabia IoT Leader in Digital ID Verification’ by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), and the Digital Government Authority (DGA) during LEAP 2026, a renowned technology conference and exhibition held annually in Saudi Arabia.
‘The recognition is part of the Kingdom’s IoT Adoption Initiative. HID was recognized for its leadership in digital identity verification, its continued innovation in trusted identity technologies and its contribution to enabling secure digital experiences across sectors that are central to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives.
“Digital identity is becoming a critical enabler as Saudi organizations digitalize services, strengthen security and improve citizen and customer experiences. Our portfolio is built to support that shift, helping secure access across both digital and physical environments,” commented Gustavo Gassmann, Vice President and Head of Emerging Markets, HID Global.
Significant momentum
The recognition comes at a time of significant momentum for the Kingdom’s digital economy. According to the Saudi authorities, the IoT Adoption initiative has been supported by more than 300 public and private-sector organizations, has helped drive the deployment of more than 40mn connected devices across the Kingdom and has contributed approximately SAR 17bn (US$ 4.5bn) to Saudi Arabia’s GDP.
Presented during LEAP 2026, the recognition also underscores Saudi Arabia’s growing position as a global hub for technology innovation.
The company has established a strong regional presence, supporting customers and partners with local expertise while delivering technologies that align with the Kingdom’s digital ambitions.
