Uber Technologies has signed a partnership agreement with Abdul Latif Jameel to develop next-generation fleet operations in Saudi Arabia, including plans to deploy autonomous vehicles and create 30,000 earning opportunities for Saudi nationals.
The memorandum of understanding was signed during the recent Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, with Hassan Jameel representing the Saudi conglomerate and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi attending the ceremony. Saudi Transport Minister Saleh Al-Jasser witnessed the signing.
The collaboration aims to accelerate urban mobility transformation across Saudi Arabia through a combination of traditional ride-hailing services and autonomous vehicle deployment. Uber currently works with 18 autonomous vehicle partners globally and views Saudi Arabia as a key market for AV integration.
“Our collaboration with Uber reflects a shared vision for a smarter, more accessible, and autonomous mobility future,” Jameel said. “We are proud to be working with such a renowned technology leader as we support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.”
Abdul Latif Jameel brings operational expertise and local market knowledge to the partnership, while Uber contributes its global mobility technology platform and network. The companies plan to build scalable fleet operations that could serve as a model for international deployment.
Khosrowshahi emphasized Saudi Arabia’s importance to Uber’s global 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,” he said.
The partnership addresses growing transportation demands from Saudi Arabia’s urban development projects and tourism initiatives. The Kingdom has invested heavily in infrastructure and mobility solutions as part of its economic diversification program.
Abdul Latif Jameel, which has operated in Saudi Arabia since 1945, maintains extensive automotive operations including Toyota distribution rights dating back to the 1950s. The company has expanded into renewable energy, financial services, and technology investments in recent years.
Both deals underscore Saudi Arabia’s push to position itself as a leader in emerging transportation technologies.