Uber and Abdul Latif Jameel to Launch Scalable AV Platform in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – May 26, 2025 – Abdul Latif Jameel and Uber Technologies, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a scalable, next-generation fleet operations platform, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals of socioeconomic growth and economic diversification. The agreement, formalized during the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, was signed by Hassan Jameel, Vice Chairman, Saudi Arabia, Abdul Latif Jameel, and Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, in the presence of H.E. Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, and H.E. Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih, Acting President of the Transport General Authority.

The partnership aims to accelerate the deployment of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) in Saudi Arabia, leveraging Abdul Latif Jameel’s operational expertise and Uber’s global technology platform, which collaborates with 18 leading AV partners worldwide. The initiative targets creating 30,000 earning opportunities for Saudi nationals while supporting urban transformation and giga-projects. By addressing the needs of drivers, riders, and tourists, the collaboration seeks to establish a scalable mobility framework that positions Saudi Arabia as a regional leader in autonomous mobility.

In an official press release, 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.” He also expressed gratitude to H.E. Saleh Al-Jasser for attending the MoU signing ceremony.

Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, added, “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.”

This strategic partnership reflects a strong commitment to enabling innovative mobility solutions, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals for a diversified and sustainable economy.