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Saudi Arabia has launched the trial phase of Dhahaina (smart), a new autonomous vehicle (AV), at the ROSHN Group-owned Riyadh Business Front.
The initiative aligns with the Ministry of Transport and Logistics’ efforts to facilitate and embrace contemporary transportation systems.
Deputy Minister of Transport and Logistics Rumaih Al-Rumaih stated that the ministry plans to utilise advanced technologies in the transportation and logistics industry, as per the objectives set in the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
“By launching this trial, we aim to reduce the number of transport-related accidents and fatalities, improve intra-city mobility, and minimise the transportation sector's impact on the environment,” he added.
Al-Rumaih emphasised that the trial aligns with the ministry's ongoing efforts to establish a national regulatory framework for AVs in collaboration with relevant entities.
The minister said the primary objective is to unify efforts and establish appropriate regulatory frameworks to enable autonomous vehicles.
(Writing by D Madhura; Editing by Anoop Menon)
