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Arabian Business
27-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Uber teams up with Abdul Latif Jameel to explore advanced mobility in Saudi Arabia
Abdul Latif Jameel and Uber Technologies announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to build a scalable, next-generation fleet operations platform. The collaboration seeks to enable socioeconomic growth in the Kingdom and create more earning opportunities for Saudi nationals. The MoU, signed during the recently held Saudi-US Investment Forum, aims to help accelerate the transformation of urban mobility across Saudi Arabia, including through the deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs). 'Saudi Arabia is primed to be a key destination for urban transformation and the integration of AVs in the ecosystem. Abdul Latif Jameel, in collaboration with Uber, will play a pivotal role in accelerating the deployment of AVs, supporting local fleet operations,' the company said. Through their collaboration, the businesses will work closely to build a scalable mobility fleet with the aim of creating 30,000 earning opportunities for Saudi nationals. With mobility playing a pivotal role in Saudi Arabia's urban transformation, the MoU addresses current and future opportunities, as well as the needs of drivers, riders, and tourists in line with Vision 2030. By combining Abdul Latif Jameel's strong operational excellence and local expertise with Uber's global innovative mobility technology and network, the businesses will support economic diversification, elevating giga-projects, and contributing to the Saudi economy. Hassan Jameel, Vice Chairman, Saudi Arabia, Abdul Latif Jameel, said the collaboration with Uber reflects a shared vision for a smarter, more accessible, and autonomous mobility future. 'This agreement will also help empower Saudi youth through the creation of job opportunities, while contributing to the Kingdom's long-term prosperity,' he said. Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, said Saudi Arabia is a hugely important market to Uber, and the company is thrilled to collaborate with Abdul Latif Jameel to advance and accelerate the future of mobility in the country. 'Our goal is to make Uber the best platform for AV technology and continue to introduce both autonomous and human-driven mobility solutions to help people get where they need to go, effortlessly,' he said. With autonomous vehicles becoming pivotal to the future of transportation, Uber is building towards an electric, shared, and autonomous future, already working with 18 leading AV partners globally.
Arab News
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Arab News
Abdul Latif Jameel, Uber sign MoU to transform urban mobility
Abdul Latif Jameel and Uber Technologies have signed an MoU to explore opportunities to build a scalable, next-generation fleet operations platform. In line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, the collaboration seeks to enable socioeconomic growth in the Kingdom and create more earning opportunities for Saudi nationals. The MoU was recently signed during the period in which the Saudi-US Investment Forum was held and the signing ceremony was attended by Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser and Acting President of the Transport General Authority Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih. The MoU will help accelerate the transformation of urban mobility across Saudi Arabia, including through the deployment of autonomous vehicles. Representing both parties, the MoU was signed by Hassan Jameel, vice chairman, Saudi Arabia, Abdul Latif Jameel, and Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber. Autonomous vehicles are pivotal to the future of transportation. Uber is building toward an electric, shared, and autonomous future, already working with 18 leading AV partners globally. Saudi Arabia is primed to be a key destination for urban transformation and the integration of AVs in the ecosystem. Abdul Latif Jameel, in collaboration with Uber, will play a pivotal role in accelerating the deployment of AVs, supporting local fleet operations. Through their collaboration, the businesses will work closely to build a scalable mobility fleet with the aim of creating 30,000 earning opportunities for Saudi nationals. With mobility playing a pivotal role in Saudi Arabia's urban transformation, the MoU addresses current and future opportunities, as well as the needs of drivers, riders, and tourists in line with Vision 2030. By combining Abdul Latif Jameel's strong operational excellence and local expertise with Uber's global innovative mobility technology and network, the businesses will support economic diversification, elevating giga-projects, and contributing to the Saudi economy. Vice chairman Jameel said: 'Our collaboration with Uber reflects a shared vision for a smarter, more accessible, and autonomous mobility future. We are proud to be working with such a renowned technology leader, as we support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and position the Kingdom as a role model for the future of mobility. Equally important is how this agreement will help empower Saudi youth through the creation of job opportunities, while contributing to the Kingdom's long-term prosperity.' Jameel also expressed his gratitude to Minister Al-Jasser for attending the MoU signing ceremony. Meanwhile, Khosrowshahi said: 'Saudi Arabia is a hugely important market to Uber. We're thrilled to collaborate with Abdul Latif Jameel to advance and accelerate a future of mobility that is electric, shared, and autonomous in the country, while advancing earning opportunities for Saudi nationals. Our goal is to make Uber the best platform for AV technology and continue to introduce both autonomous and human-driven mobility solutions to help people get where they need to go, effortlessly.'' With Saudi Arabia as the role model, Abdul Latif Jameel and Uber have a long-term ambition to create a cutting-edge standard for the future of mobility and a scalable playbook that can be deployed internationally.
Al Bawaba
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Al Bawaba
Uber rolls out self-driving cars in Saudi Arabia
Published May 26th, 2025 - 09:24 GMT ALBAWABA – Uber, the American multinational transportation company that provides ride-hailing, courier services, food delivery, and freight transport, plans to roll out self-driving cars in Saudi Arabia. The company will create nearly 30,000 job opportunities in the country. Also Read Uber to launch robotaxi service in Europe in 2026 Uber self-driving cars in Saudi Arabia Uber has signed major deals with leading Saudi companies as it aims to roll out its self-driving cars in the Kingdom. As the company expands its autonomous driving ambitions, it will also contribute by creating 30,000 job opportunities in Saudi recently signed a deal with Abdul Latif Jameel, a family-owned, diversified business founded in Saudi Arabia in 1945 by the late Sheikh Abdul Latif Jameel. Uber will provide expanded services in Saudi Arabia through a next-generation fleet operations platform. The partnership will focus on electric, shared, and autonomous services. Notably, Uber is currently working with around 18 autonomous vehicle partners globally. As the company expands its autonomous driving ambitions, it will also contribute by creating 30,000 job opportunities in Saudi Arabia. (Shutterstock) Uber and Abdul Latif Jameel will together establish a mobility fleet and create 30,000 jobs for Saudi Jameel, Vice-Chairman of Abdul Latif Jameel group, stated: 'Equally important is how this agreement will help empower Saudi youth through the creation of job opportunities, while contributing to the Kingdom's long-term prosperity. Saudi Arabia is primed to be a key destination for urban transformation and the integration of AVs in the ecosystem. Abdul Latif Jameel, in collaboration with Uber, will play a pivotal role in accelerating the deployment of AVs, supporting local fleet operations.' "We're thrilled to collaborate with Abdul Latif Jameel to advance and accelerate a future of mobility that is electric, shared, and autonomous in the country. Our goal is to make Uber the best platform for AV technology and continue to introduce both autonomous and human-driven mobility solutions to help people get where they need to go, effortlessly,' said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Abdul Latif Jameel and Uber sign MoU to explore opportunities to advance the future of mobility in Saudi Arabia
MoU to accelerate transformation of urban mobility in Saudi Arabia, including through deployment of AVs. Rooted in Saudi Arabia's vision 2030, the collaboration aims to create 30,000 earning opportunities for Saudi nationals and contribute to economic diversification. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Abdul Latif Jameel and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) are announcing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to explore opportunities to build a scalable, next-generation fleet operations platform. In line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, the collaboration seeks to enable socioeconomic growth in the Kingdom and create more earning opportunities for Saudi nationals. The MoU was recently signed during the period in which the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum was held and the signing ceremony was attended by H.E. Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, and Acting President of the Transport General Authority (TGA) H.E. Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih, the MoU aims to help accelerate the transformation of urban mobility across Saudi Arabia, including through the deployment of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs). Representing both parties, the MoU was signed by Hassan Jameel, Vice Chairman, Saudi Arabia, Abdul Latif Jameel, and Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber. Paving the way for Autonomous Mobility Autonomous vehicles are pivotal to the future of transportation. Uber is building towards an electric, shared, and autonomous future, already working with 18 leading AV partners globally. Saudi Arabia is primed to be a key destination for urban transformation and the integration of AVs in the ecosystem. Abdul Latif Jameel, in collaboration with Uber, will play a pivotal role in accelerating the deployment of AVs, supporting local fleet operations. Transforming Urban Mobility to Support Economic Diversification Through their collaboration, the businesses will work closely to build a scalable mobility fleet with the aim of creating 30,000 earning opportunities for Saudi nationals. With mobility playing a pivotal role in Saudi Arabia's urban transformation, the MoU addresses current and future opportunities, as well as the needs of drivers, riders, and tourists in line with Vision 2030. By combining Abdul Latif Jameel's strong operational excellence and local expertise with Uber's global innovative mobility technology and network, the businesses will support economic diversification, elevating giga-projects, and contributing to the Saudi economy. Hassan Jameel, Vice Chairman, Saudi Arabia, Abdul Latif Jameel, stated: 'Our collaboration with Uber reflects a shared vision for a smarter, more accessible, and autonomous mobility future. We are proud to be working with such a renowned technology leader, as we support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and position the Kingdom as a role model for the future of mobility. Equally important is how this agreement will help empower Saudi youth through the creation of job opportunities, while contributing to the Kingdom's long-term prosperity.' Hassan also expressed his sincere gratitude to H.E. Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, for attending the MoU signing ceremony. Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber said: 'Saudi Arabia is a hugely important market to Uber. We're thrilled to collaborate with Abdul Latif Jameel to advance and accelerate a future of mobility that is electric, shared, and autonomous in the country, while advancing earning opportunities for Saudi nationals. Our goal is to make Uber the best platform for AV technology and continue to introduce both autonomous and human-driven mobility solutions to help people get where they need to go, effortlessly.'' With Saudi Arabia as the role model, Abdul Latif Jameel and Uber have a long-term ambition to create a cutting-edge standard for the future of mobility and a scalable playbook that can be deployed internationally. About Uber Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 61 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities. About Abdul Latif Jameel Abdul Latif Jameel is a brand name associated with a portfolio of internationally diversified independent businesses established by the Saudi Jameel family. Being internationally recognized for over 80 years, Abdul Latif Jameel shapes the future of the core sectors of the businesses: mobility, energy & water, financial services, investments and health, with a strong commitment to continuous investment in people, business, technology, and community. Important Notice: Copyright Notice & Disclaimer © Abdul Latif Jameel Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. The Abdul Latif Jameel name and the Abdul Latif Jameel logotype and pentagon-shaped graphics are trademarks or registered trademarks of Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited. The term 'Abdul Latif Jameel' refers broadly to several distinct, separate, and independent legal entities. Abdul Latif Jameel is not itself a corporate entity, association or conglomerate run by an overarching parent company but merely refers to a network of distinct and wholly separate legal entities that are collectively referred to under the brand name 'Abdul Latif Jameel.' 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Zawya
29-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Abdul Latif Jameel empowers visually impaired individuals through ELEVATE initiative
This initiative underscores Abdul Latif Jameel's commitment to inclusivity and workforce empowerment, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Abdul Latif Jameel has successfully concluded the first cohort of its software training initiative, ELEVATE, aimed at empowering visually impaired individuals in Saudi Arabia. The three-month program aligns with Abdul Latif Jameel's commitment to fostering inclusivity and creating equal opportunities for all members of society. Held in collaboration with the Qaderoon Foundation and Vision-Aid, ELEVATE focuses on empowering visually impaired individuals with high-demand skills in the tech sector, ELEVATE not only enhances their employment prospects, but also contributes to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 national employment goals of providing equal education and job opportunities. Hassan Jameel, Vice Chairman, Saudi Arabia, Abdul Latif Jameel, said: 'We are incredibly pleased and humbled to see the first class of ELEVATE participants complete their training. Through accessible initiatives, we hope to contribute, in some small way, to creating a more inclusive and equitable society, where everyone has a chance to thrive. We look forward to welcoming the next cohort of graduates.' Successful completion of the program was based on criteria such as attendance, assignments, and final exam performance. In addition to technical training, the program included one week of soft skills training to further prepare candidates for the workforce. Conducted online, the initiative allowed candidates to learn from the comfort of their own homes, thus reaching participants across Saudi Arabia, including remote regions. Following the successful completion of the course and passing its assessments, graduates received a TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation) certification. Feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the value and impact of the training on their personal and professional lives, with many ELEVATE applicants ambitious to upskill and work in the tech sector. One graduate noted, 'One of my dreams is to build accessible software for blind people, which helps them with daily tasks such as editing videos, reading documents, and describing pictures. At the same time, I would like to help developers make their apps accessible with screen readers. I believe that if I want to speak with developers about their apps, I should know the language they speak, which is programming.' In collaboration with the Qaderoon Foundation and the Social Development Bank, Community Jameel Saudi Arabia, one of the philanthropic arms of the Jameel family, through Bab Rizq Jameel, offered training programs to beneficiaries on financial investment and statement analysis to further develop their financial skills. In addition, as part of its efforts to empower visually impaired individuals, Abdul Latif Jameel, in collaboration with Bab Rizq Jameel, participated in a series of quality initiatives that included direct meetings with a group of visually impaired individuals who completed specialized training programs in programming and artificial intelligence. Additionally, a field visit was organized for the Qaderoon Foundation to the vocational training workshops at Nafisa Shams Academy, to showcase successful experiences in qualifying and training people with disabilities for the labor market. It is worth noting that Abdul Latif Jameel has achieved high levels of compliance with local standards and international best practices in providing a healthy work environment for people with disabilities. As a result, autohub, which is a one-stop shop for automotive maintenance and repair solutions and part of Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises, received the Mowaamah Gold Certificate from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. In the coming months, Abdul Latif Jameel will build on this initiative by also training its associates on how to be inclusive and respectful to people with disabilities, further embedding inclusivity within the organization. About Abdul Latif Jameel Abdul Latif Jameel is an 80-year-old network of internationally diversified businesses shaping the future of its core sectors: mobility, energy & water, financial services, investments and health, with a strong commitment to continuous investment in people, business, technology, and community. This network has operations in over 30 countries with more than 11,000 employees representing over 80 nationalities. For more information, please visit
