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Zawya
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Zawya
Abdul Latif Jameel Motors secures gold in Toyota's Distributor Award Program for the 14th Year in a row
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia since 1955, has once again received the prestigious Gold Award in the 2024 Toyota Distributor Award Program by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC). This milestone marks 14 consecutive years of recognition for Abdul Latif Jameel Motors' commitment to setting the benchmark in sales performance, aftersales service, and customer experience across the Kingdom. The Toyota Distributor Award reinforces Abdul Latif Jameel Motors' long-standing dedication to innovation, guest satisfaction, and continuous development as it delivers world-class automotive solutions aligned with the evolving mobility needs of Saudi Arabia Takayuki Kanno, General Manager, India & Middle East Division, Toyota Motor Corporation, commented: "Toyota is proud to present Abdul Latif Jameel Motors with the 2024 Gold Award, recognizing the continuous efforts to care for each customer and produce happiness for all. We are committed to continuing our journey and look forward to achieving new milestones together." Hassan Jameel, Chairman of the Board of Managers of Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, added, "We are thankful to Toyota for this recognition, and especially grateful to our dedicated team whose efforts make achievements like this possible. Our focus on our guests has always been our guiding principle, and we remain committed to continuously enhancing every aspect of their experience." This recognition underscores Abdul Latif Jameel Motors' unwavering commitment to excellence, guest trust, and future-led solutions, further cementing its position as a leader in Saudi Arabia's automotive industry. In line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors continues to embrace innovation and digital transformation across its operations. It remains focused on advancing Saudi Arabia's mobility landscape, ensuring that every guest experience reflects unparalleled quality, service, and technological sophistication Since 1955, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors has worked closely with Toyota Motor Corporation to deliver a seamless and premium automotive ownership journey in Saudi Arabia. With decades of expertise across the mobility value chain, the company remains at the forefront of service enhancement and innovation, ensuring that its products and offerings evolve in line with the dynamic needs of its guests.
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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