Innovations in smart mobility take centre stage at Automechanika Riyadh
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Innovations in smart mobility take centre stage at Automechanika Riyadh

During the Automechanika Riyadh Academy, James Luxbacher, Chief Business Development Officer at SIXT Saudi Arabia, shared vital insights into the future of smart mobility within Saudi Arabia.

According to the World Bank, while 50% of the world population lives in cities today, this is expected to rise to 70% by 2030. This trend is echoed in Riyadh, with the city intending to double its population by 2030.

As a result, the Saudi Arabia has invested in autonomous and connected vehicles projects to alleviate the expected burden on the transport system, including NEOM’s US$100 million investment into Pony.ai to develop, manufacture and deliver autonomous vehicles, an autonomous driving service, and smart vehicle infrastructure across the Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

Exploring the integration of IoT in smart transportation systems, Luxbacher said: “IoT integration in shared mobility enables remote monitoring, predictive maintenance and personalised services for vehicles. It also improves safety, efficiency and user experience in transportation systems and encourages data sharing with the OEMs, government and, ultimately, the customers.”

He outlined the importance of the connection between smart mobility and the Saudi Arabia’s municipalities, for example, in the Riyadh, Damman, Jeddah, and Madinah municipal busing projects, as well as the Riyadh metro and smart city infrastructure.

Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Investment at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, this year’s edition of Automechanika Riyadh has set a new benchmark for the automotive industry in the region, uniting over 8,000 global automotive professionals and 340 exhibitors from 26 countries as the trade fair for automotive parts, accessories, equipment, and services in Saudi Arabia.

NEOM is involved in becoming a global hub for innovation, featuring smart transportation solutions. Red Sea Global, meanwhile, is focusing on eco-friendly tourism and transportation infrastructure, while Diriyah and AlUla are preserving cultural heritage while implementing modern transportation systems.

November 26, 2023

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