Autonomous Uber Vehicles Debut in Saudi Arabia
Uber, the American transportation company, is set to introduce self-driving cars in Saudi Arabia, with plans to create around 30,000 job opportunities nationwide. The move comes after Uber signed a significant deal with Abdul Latif Jameel, a family-owned business based in Saudi Arabia.
Uber and Abdul Latif Jameel aim to revolutionize the Kingdom's mobility landscape through a next-generation fleet operations platform. This strategy will encompass electric, shared, and autonomous services, aligning with Uber's global efforts involving 18 autonomous vehicle partners.
The partnership aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, an ambitious plan to diversify the economy and foster urban transformation. The collaboration was announced during the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, underlining its strategic importance.
Beyond technological progress, the partnership focuses on job creation and economic development. Approximately 30,000 job opportunities will be created for Saudi nationals, contributing significantly to local employment and workforce development in the emerging autonomous and electric vehicle sectors.
Abdul Latif Jameel will support fleet operations and the deployment of autonomous vehicles in Saudi Arabia, positioning the country as a regional leader in mobility innovation and technology investment.
Hassan Jameel, Vice-Chairman of Abdul Latif Jameel Group, stated, "This agreement will empower Saudi youth, create job opportunities, and contribute to the Kingdom's long-term prosperity." Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, expressed excitement about the collaboration and the prospect of making Uber a leading platform for autonomous vehicle technology in the region.
This collaboration marks a significant step towards the realization of electric, shared, and autonomous mobility in Saudi Arabia. By creating numerous job opportunities and focusing on technological advancement, the partnership aims to support economic growth and diversification, as envisioned by Vision 2030.
- Uber's partnership with Abdul Latif Jameel aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, a plan aimed at economic diversification and urban transformation.
- The collaboration between Uber and Abdul Latif Jameel focuses on job creation, with plans to create around 30,000 job opportunities for Saudi nationals.
- The partnership will see Abdul Latif Jameel supporting fleet operations and the deployment of autonomous vehicles in Saudi Arabia, making it a regional leader in mobility innovation and technology investment.
- Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, and Hassan Jameel, Vice-Chairman of Abdul Latif Jameel Group, expressed excitement about the collaboration and its potential to make Uber a leading platform for autonomous vehicle technology in the region.
