Smart Agriculture & IoT Solutions in Saudi Arabia

LTS delivers locally hosted IoT solutions built for harsh Saudi desert environments. Their Smart Agriculture System integrates battery-powered soil sensors, IoT gateways, and real-time dashboards to monitor soil moisture, temperature, salinity, and humidity across large agricultural fields. Systems are optimized for wide-range, low-power connectivity and locally hosted for maximum reliability.

A KAUST spinout and pioneering AgriClimate Tech company. iyris's patented SecondSky technology blocks near-infrared heat radiation to cool greenhouses using saltwater instead of freshwater, cutting fresh water consumption by 85–90%. Its controlled-environment greenhouse technology enables year-round crop production in extreme desert conditions. Raised $16M Series A in 2024.

MEASA region's leading technology-enabled agribusiness. Pure Harvest designs, constructs, and operates high-tech, climate-controlled hybrid food production systems. Uses IoT-enabled climate control to manage energy, ABB Ability Energy Manager for real-time monitoring of HVAC and pumps, and sensor-filled greenhouses to grow pesticide-free produce year-round in the Arabian desert. Partnership with NADEC covers 27+ hectares.

A leading publicly listed company on the Saudi stock exchange, AWPT has been a vital player in Saudi water and wastewater infrastructure for over three decades. Specializes in design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water reuse systems for agricultural irrigation, including treated wastewater transmission and distribution systems that enable smart recycled water irrigation at scale.

A licensed operator of Desert Control (Norway) in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Desert Control (branded as Soyl under Mawarid Holding) brings Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) technology to the Kingdom. LNC transforms sandy desert soil into fertile, water-retaining soil — reducing irrigation requirements by up to 50% while dramatically improving crop yields. Directly aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and Saudi Green Initiative sustainability targets.

Arabian Merge delivers IoT and AI-powered Smart Irrigation Systems optimized for agriculture, landscaping, parks, and public spaces. Their system integrates cutting-edge sensors, data analytics, and IoT connectivity for real-time monitoring and remote control via mobile devices or computers. The platform utilizes weather forecasts, soil moisture data, and plant-specific needs to maximize water efficiency and minimize costs.

A KAUST-origin innovative drone services company offering precision agriculture solutions. FalconViz's agricultural drone solutions empower Saudi farmers to improve crop health, optimize irrigation, and boost yields through data-driven aerial insights. Uses LiDAR, photogrammetry, and multispectral imaging to deliver 3D mapping, crop health reporting, and irrigation monitoring. Backed by Saudi Aramco's Wa'ed ($500K investment).

A Flat6Labs-backed Saudi startup focused on smart, data-driven algae cultivation systems for water-scarce regions. GDT leverages data-driven sensing systems, advanced control and automation, and machine learning to optimize resource use and enhance productivity. Their technology provides sustainable solutions for food, animal feed, cosmetics, and pharma industries in arid climates. Graduate of the Sunbula AgriTech program (2024).

An AI-first precision irrigation startup building toward a National Digital Twin of Water for Saudi Arabia. Durra.ai combines satellite imagery (NDVI/NDMI), IoT sensors, and weather forecasts with FAO-56 crop-water science and ML models (LSTM, XGBoost) to provide crop-specific irrigation recommendations. Aims to raise irrigation efficiency from 50% to 90%, saving 20–40% water and improving yields 20–30%. Arabic-first interface designed for local farmers. Partnered with KAUST DESAL Research Group and Farmonaut.

A Saudi-based AgriTech startup (co-founded by Lawrence Ong & Christina Khalife, 2024) that designs, manufactures, and operates hydroponic vegetable farming systems tailored specifically for Saudi Arabia's desert climate. Raised $2.55M seed funding (90% from international investors) in 2025. Builds controlled-environment farms with high-efficiency water use and modular growing units. Operates pilot sites across multiple KSA regions.

NEOM's wholly-owned food company, Topian, is redefining sustainable food production through climate-proof agriculture, regenerative aquaculture, and novel food technologies. Partners with leading global and Saudi agri-tech organizations to develop hydroponic crop screening and smart greenhouse management. Runs greenhouse management training with Estidamah covering climate control, smart irrigation, and crop monitoring systems. Partners include KAUST, Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects, and Cargill.

A global agricultural chemistry and precision farming specialist operating in Saudi Arabia. AGQ Labs provides Crop Nutritional Monitoring (CNM) systems with 20+ years of expertise, combining agronomic analysis with engineering to optimize the soil-plant-water system. Uses GIS and NDVI mapping, suction probe monitoring, and advanced analytics to advise on irrigation and fertilization. Advises on 2 million+ hectares globally.

A leading Riyadh-based irrigation and landscaping company offering smart irrigation solutions. Uses automated irrigation systems, real-time soil moisture sensors, weather-based controllers, and AI-powered analytics to transform traditional irrigation into data-driven operations. Serves residential, commercial, and municipal clients. Emphasizes customized solutions for each client and sustainable water management practices.

Disrupt-X operates the ALEF 360 IoT platform with dedicated agriculture monitoring capabilities. The Ignite Shield Agriculture Monitoring module provides real-time soil analytics, smart irrigation triggers, and environmental monitoring for farms. Partnered with Rqeem for Smart Solutions (owned by the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu) for IoT-enabled industrial transformation. Also partners with Al-Khaleej Computers in Saudi Arabia.

Jubail Industrial City is home to the world's largest integrated smart irrigation network, operated by the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) and Marafiq. A central hub oversees 12,200+ smart devices handling nearly 1.2 million signals daily. The network spans 11,600 km of pipelines and distributes 2.8 million cubic meters of recycled treated water monthly for urban irrigation — cutting O&M costs by 35%+.

Farmonaut provides satellite-based precision agriculture solutions including IoT field monitoring, crop health analytics, and smart irrigation advisory in Saudi Arabia. Leverages multispectral satellite data (NDVI, NDWI) and IoT sensors for real-time crop and soil monitoring. Active partner with Durra.ai for AI-driven irrigation in the Kingdom. Listed as an active market participant in the Saudi IoT Desert Agriculture landscape.

Saudi Arabia's national applied research center for sustainable agriculture, established by MEWA and King Saud University with SABIC support. Estidamah develops and tests advanced farming technologies including smart greenhouse management, precision irrigation, climate-controlled cultivation, and energy-saving agricultural solutions. Conducts technology transfer programs and trains farmers on smart irrigation and IoT-enabled crop monitoring.