The collaboration seeks to integrate, deploy, and commercialize next-generation driverless systems across the Middle East and Africa.
Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with a global footprint, has entered into a strategic partnership with South Koreas Autonomous A2Z to establish a joint venture in Abu Dhabi aimed at deploying and commercialising Level-4 autonomous driving solutions across the Middle East and Africa. The agreement, announced during GITEX Global 2025, marks a major step toward localising cutting-edge autonomous technologies and supporting the UAEs vision of a sustainable, smart mobility ecosystem.
Hasan Al Hosani, CEO of Smart Solutions at Space42, said: “The UAE is rapidly advancing towards a new era of intelligent transport. Cross-market collaboration facilitates knowledge-sharing, integral to realising the nations ambitions in autonomous mobility, in line with Space42s strategic pillar of leading in geospatial intelligence services. By joining forces with A2Z, we are paving the way for local innovation, technological advancement, and sovereign capability in one of the most transformative sectors of our time.”
Jihyeong Han, CEO of Autonomous A2Z, added: “Having demonstrated our Level-4 autonomous technology as the official operator for APEC 2025, we are now extending this proven expertise to the Middle East. Through our collaboration with Space42, we aim to support the UAEs national vision for smart and autonomous mobility, advancing local innovation and strengthening the regions leadership in sustainable transportation.”
The joint venture will anchor a national ecosystem for autonomous mobility innovation, development, and commercialization, in support of the Smart Autonomous Systems Councils mission. Through intelligent fleet integration and building skilled expertise, the implications for businesses and cities include improved efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Its practical capability, ready for global development, contributes to the UAEs vision of a resilient, innovation-driven economy. Together, these efforts will advance the nation from pilot programs to operational, sustainable and scalable autonomous mobility technology.
The venture builds on a previous partnership between Space42 and A2Z, and contributes to Space42s wider investment in the UAEs smart-mobility landscape. Space42 recently launched the Sovereign Mobility Cloud, providing AI-enabled infrastructure for mapping, fleet operations, and traffic management, and partnered with Dynamic Map Platform and General Motors to enhance autonomous-driving systems.
Since 2021, Space42s TXAI robotaxi service has logged nearly 600,000 km of autonomous driving and 20,000 passenger trips without incident. The fleet now spans Saadiyat, Yas, Al Maryah, and Al Reem Islands, as well as Abu Dhabi Airport.
