The Transport General Authority (TGA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation to expand cooperation in **future mobility solutions** and smart city technologies.
The agreement was signed at the TGA headquarters in Riyadh by Dr. Omaimah Bamsaq, Vice President for Transport Enablement, and Jay Young Lee, Vice President and Head of the Smart City Innovation Group at Hyundai Motor and Kia. The signing ceremony was attended by the Vice President for Regulation, Engineer Abdulmajeed Al-Tassan, along with several leaders from the authority and both companies. This partnership aims to integrate modern automotive technologies within the Saudi market.
“The collaboration reflects TGA’s commitment to developing flexible regulatory frameworks that keep pace with emerging technologies and advance the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.”
Dr. Omaimah Bamsaq, Vice President for Transport Enablement at TGA
“We look forward to leveraging our global technological expertise to support the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s transport sector toward smarter and more sustainable mobility solutions.”
Jay Young Lee, Vice President and Head of the Smart City Innovation Group at Hyundai Motor and Kia
Developing future mobility solutions
The cooperation focuses on eco-friendly mobility technologies, robotics, and smart devices for urban environments. Both parties will conduct pilot programs and proof-of-concept testing to evaluate how these technologies align with local regulatory requirements.
Key Areas of Technical Cooperation
The MoU outlines joint research initiatives to assess the economy and environmental impacts of these new systems. Furthermore, the entities will work together to apply international best practices to the local market.
Joint Research and Regulatory Standards
The collaboration will also focus on capacity building through specialized workshops and training programs. These educational initiatives will use Hyundai’s global network and technical expertise to train local professionals.
Additionally, the collaboration covers the development of technical standards and regulatory guidelines. This ensures that the integration of new technologies meets the safety requirements of the Kingdom. The TGA seeks to bring together regulatory expertise and technological advancement to prepare the sector to adopt emerging solutions.
Strategic Alignment with Vision 2030
This agreement aligns with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030. By combining regulatory oversight with technological advancement, the TGA aims to prepare the local transport sector for emerging **future mobility solutions**.
The initiative is designed to establish standards that prioritize efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Consequently, these efforts are expected to make Saudi Arabia a more attractive destination for advanced **future mobility solutions** and transport models.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
