Pony.ai, a global leader in autonomous driving, has teamed up with Mowasalat (“Karwa”), Qatar’s largest transportation provider, in a new strategic partnership. Together, the companies are deploying autonomous vehicles on Qatar’s roads, reinforcing Pony.ai’s vision of “autonomous mobility everywhere” and expanding its footprint across the Middle East, now spanning Dubai, Qatar, and other key markets.
As part of this collaboration, Pony.ai’s Robotaxis have commenced testing on public streets in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. The initial trials include onboard safety operators and focus on adapting Pony.ai’s autonomous driving technology to Qatar’s distinctive driving conditions. Engineers are concentrating on optimizing the autonomous driving stacks to handle the nation’s weather patterns, traffic dynamics, and road infrastructure, ensuring the technology integrates seamlessly into the local environment.
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Eng. Ahmed Hassan Al-Obaidly, CEO of Mowasalat, emphasized the strategic significance of this initiative: “This deployment with Pony.ai marks a significant milestone in our journey towards realizing Qatar’s National Vision 2030. Building on our success in managing world-class transport operations during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, we are now integrating advanced autonomous driving technologies into our transportation framework. This not only enhances the efficiency and safety of our services but also contributes to the sustainable development of Qatar’s infrastructure. This initiative aligns perfectly with our strategic goals to innovate and provide cutting-edge solutions for the people of Qatar.”
Dr. James Peng, Chairman and CEO of Pony.ai, highlighted the broader impact of the partnership, stating, “This partnership marks a major milestone in expanding our global footprint by creating ecosystem synergies through collaboration with local partners. Qatar presents a unique environment for autonomous driving deployment, and Mowasalat’s deep local knowledge makes it an ideal partner. Together, we aim to build a resilient and scalable autonomous driving solution that supports sustainable mobility across the region.”
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This partnership not only strengthens Pony.ai’s presence in the Middle East but also underscores a growing trend of integrating autonomous vehicles into public transport networks. Pony.ai and Mowasalat are combining local know-how with cutting-edge robotics to raise the bar for safety, efficiency, and sustainability in city transportation. As autonomous vehicle technology continues to evolve, such collaborations highlight the transformative potential of AI-driven transport solutions in shaping the future of mobility.
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