Space42 and Autonomous A2Z have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish an Abu Dhabi-based joint venture that will deploy and commercialize Level 4 autonomous driving solutions in the Middle East and Africa. The venture builds on a previous partnership between the two companies.
Hasan Al Hosani, CEO of Smart Solutions at Space42, said, “The UAE is rapidly advancing toward a new era of intelligent transport. Cross-market collaboration facilitates knowledge sharing, integral to realizing the nation’s ambitions in autonomous mobility, in line with Space42’s strategic pillar of leading in geospatial intelligence services. By joining forces with A2Z, we are paving the way for local innovation, technological advancement and sovereign capability in one of the most transformative sectors of our time.”
The companies aim to develop a national ecosystem for autonomous mobility innovation, development and commercialization, in support of the mission of the city’s Smart Autonomous Systems Council.
Jihyeong Han, the CEO of Autonomous A2Z, added, “Having demonstrated our Level 4 autonomous technology as the official operator for APEC 2025, we are now extending this proven expertise to the Middle East. Through our collaboration with Space42, we aim to support the UAE’s national vision for smart and autonomous mobility, advancing local innovation and strengthening the region’s leadership in sustainable transportation.”
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