Diriyah Gate is Saudi Arabia’s largest cultural and heritage giga-project — a 14 km² masterplan centred on the UNESCO-listed At-Turaif district in Riyadh, managed by the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA). With over SAR 120 billion ($32 billion) in contracts awarded and 83 tower cranes active across Grand Avenue, Qurain Cultural District, and Diriyah Square, this is one of the most active construction zones in the Kingdom. Residential handovers begin in late 2026; the broader cultural and commercial infrastructure is targeted for 2027 completion. At a site of this scale — combining heritage preservation, a 20,000-seat arena, an opera house, an exhibition centre, and 60,000 underground parking spaces — surveillance, access control, and public address systems are not afterthoughts. They are foundational infrastructure that must be specified, procured, and commissioned in parallel with construction.
Seven Sectors Trading Co. is a Jeddah-based authorized partner for the security, audio, and data infrastructure brands most commonly specified on Vision 2030 giga-projects. We supply system integrators, MEP contractors, and security consultants working across Diriyah’s districts — providing technical support, product availability in-Kingdom, and NDAA/TAA compliance documentation for government procurement.
AI Camera Surveillance for Diriyah’s Scale
Milesight AI CCTV cameras are a natural fit for the Diriyah environment. The 1.9-kilometre Grand Avenue boulevard, the underground parking facilities (10,500 spaces in the first phase alone), and the perimeter of the heritage district all demand cameras that go beyond passive recording. Milesight’s TrueColor AI deep-learning platform reduces false alarms by up to 95%, enabling smaller security teams to monitor large public spaces effectively. For traffic and parking management, Milesight’s dedicated LPR cameras deliver accurate licence plate recognition even at entry/exit ramps. For the arena and open plazas, Milesight’s 23X PTZ cameras with auto-tracking provide active monitoring from fixed mounting points. All Milesight cameras are NDAA Section 889 compliant — a requirement for any project with government procurement involvement. Learn more about Milesight NDAA-compliant AI cameras for Vision 2030 projects.
Industrial PoE Network Infrastructure — AETEK
Diriyah’s outdoor public realm — the boulevard, courtyards, heritage walkways, and arena forecourt — requires network infrastructure that survives Riyadh’s climate year-round. AETEK’s H-Series outdoor PoE switches are IP67-rated and designed for harsh ambient conditions, delivering reliable power and data to IP cameras, access control readers, and intercoms at distances up to 250 metres via PoE extenders. AETEK is Taiwan-manufactured and TAA/NDAA compliant, making it the appropriate choice where government specification documents mandate supply-chain compliance. For indoor zones — hospitality, retail, and back-of-house — AETEK’s C-Series and Ceiling PoE Switches provide clean, concealed network power without additional structured cabling runs. Read our AETEK outdoor PoE switch guide for Saudi projects.
Command Centre VMS — ISS SecurOS
A development the size of Diriyah Gate requires a video management system that can aggregate thousands of cameras across multiple districts into a single operations centre. ISS SecurOS — deployed across 7 million cameras in over 50 countries, including Saudi border security — is built for this command-centre role. SecurOS Enterprise handles large camera counts with AI analytics running natively: LPR via SecurOS Auto, facial recognition via SecurOS FaceX, and crowd behaviour analytics for arena and public-space safety. The platform is VMS-agnostic for storage, and integrates directly with access control systems. For DGDA’s media and innovation district, ISS SecurOS MCC (Multi-Command Centre) enables distributed operator teams across zones. Explore ISS SecurOS Enterprise VMS.
NFD Surveillance Storage — Rasilient
Continuous recording at a 14 km² multi-district site produces enormous data volumes. Rasilient purpose-built surveillance servers use NFD (No Frames Dropped) technology — a hardware and firmware architecture that guarantees zero recording gaps even under sustained peak load. Unlike general-purpose servers adapted for surveillance, Rasilient appliances are built specifically for 24/7 multi-stream recording. The PixelStor and ApplianceStor 3U NVR lines are VMS-agnostic, working natively with ISS SecurOS and all major platforms. Rasilient has active deployments with government and critical infrastructure clients across the Middle East, including Transguard Group. See our guide to surveillance servers for giga-projects.
Access Control — HID
Diriyah’s mixed-use programme — hotels, residences, retail, a media district, and a heritage museum — means access control must serve both high-security back-of-house zones and visitor-facing entry points. HID Signo readers (ASSA ABLOY) support NFC, Bluetooth, and RFID credentials on a single reader head, enabling mobile credential access for staff and smart-card access for secure zones. HID’s mobile credential platform reduces physical card issuance overhead for large rotating contractor workforces during construction — and transitions seamlessly to permanent operational credentials for staff. Read about HID Signo NFC Bluetooth RFID readers in Saudi Arabia.
PA, Voice Evacuation & Audio — ITC
The 20,000-seat arena, the opera house, and the exhibition centre at Diriyah each require professional-grade public address and voice evacuation systems that meet EN 54 and local civil defence standards. ITC (itc®, Guangdong) manufactures Dante-enabled amplifiers, KS/KF line array systems, and DSP processing platforms specified at stadiums, theatres, and conference halls across the region. ITC’s 6000-series voice evacuation platform integrates with fire alarm systems to deliver zoned, intelligible evacuation audio — a requirement in Saudi Arabia for any assembly occupancy above a defined threshold. See ITC line arrays for Saudi stadiums and ITC voice evacuation systems for Saudi buildings.
Server Infrastructure — Dell & Fibrenetix
VMS servers, analytics workstations, and command-centre infrastructure for a project of Diriyah’s scale require enterprise-grade compute and storage. Dell PowerEdge servers and Fibrenetix enterprise NVRs are two distinct product lines we supply for this role — Dell for general-purpose rack compute and workstation deployments, Fibrenetix for dedicated CCTV server appliances where surveillance-optimised storage architecture is required. Both are available for supply to system integrators with full KSA documentation support.
Why NDAA & TAA Compliance Matters for Diriyah Gate
DGDA is a Saudi government authority, and many of Diriyah’s project contracts flow through public procurement mechanisms. NDAA Section 889 prohibits the use of telecommunications and surveillance equipment from designated manufacturers (including Hikvision and Dahua) in any project with US government funding or government-linked procurement. Even in purely Saudi government projects, NDAA-compliant specifications are increasingly standard practice — adopted by security consultants as a baseline that protects the client from future compliance risk. Every brand in the Seven Sectors portfolio — Milesight, AETEK, ISS, Rasilient, HID, ITC — is NDAA Section 889 compliant. We can provide compliance documentation on request to support your tender submissions. Read more about NDAA compliant CCTV servers for Saudi projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Seven Sectors supply security equipment for contractors working on Diriyah Gate?
Yes. Seven Sectors supplies system integrators, MEP contractors, and security consultants working on giga-projects across the Kingdom. We are not an installer — we are a B2B authorized partner providing product supply, technical support, and compliance documentation. Contractors working on DGDA projects can contact us directly at info@7sectors.com to discuss product availability, lead times, and specifications.
Which cameras are best for Diriyah’s heritage zone and open public spaces?
For open public spaces like the Grand Avenue boulevard and heritage walkways, Milesight’s panoramic fisheye cameras provide 360° coverage with minimal mounting points — important where visual intrusion on heritage streetscape is a concern. For perimeter and active monitoring, Milesight PTZ cameras with 23X optical zoom and auto-tracking cover large areas from single mounting points. All are NDAA-compliant and integrate with ISS SecurOS for centralised management.
Is the AETEK PoE switching infrastructure suitable for Diriyah’s outdoor environment?
Yes. AETEK’s H-Series outdoor PoE switches are IP67-rated for dust and water ingress, with an operating temperature range suited to Riyadh’s summer extremes. They are designed for direct outdoor installation without enclosures, reducing installation complexity and cost on large public-realm deployments. TAA/NDAA compliance is standard.
How does Seven Sectors support the procurement process for large projects?
We provide product specifications, datasheets, NDAA compliance letters, and quotations in the format required for Saudi tender submissions. For large projects we work directly with the specifying consultant and the appointed integrator to ensure bill-of-quantities alignment and timely product availability. Contact us early in the design phase — not at tender close — to get the most value from the engagement.
Get a Quotation for Diriyah Gate Projects
If you are a system integrator, MEP contractor, or security consultant working on a Diriyah Gate project, contact Seven Sectors for product availability, specifications, and pricing. Email info@7sectors.com or use the enquiry form on our website. We respond within one business day.