Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Autonomous A2Z, South Korea’s leading autonomous driving company, to establish an Abu Dhabi-based joint venture aimed at deploying and commercializing Level-4 autonomous driving solutions across the Middle East and Africa.
Announced at GITEX Global 2025, the collaboration marks a significant milestone toward localizing advanced autonomous capabilities and fostering a sustainable smart-mobility ecosystem within the nation.
The joint venture will anchor a national ecosystem for autonomous mobility innovation, development, and commercialization, in support of the Smart Autonomous Systems Council’s mission.
Through intelligent fleet integration and the development of skilled expertise, the joint venture aims to deliver significant benefits for businesses and cities, including improved operational efficiency, enhanced safety, and greater sustainability. Its practical capabilities, designed to support scalable global deployment, align closely with the UAE’s vision for a resilient and innovation-driven economy. Together, these initiatives will help transition the nation from pilot autonomous mobility programs to fully operational, sustainable, and scalable technologies.
Building on a previous partnership between Space42 and Autonomous A2Z, this new venture reflects Space42’s broader commitment to growing the UAE’s smart-mobility ecosystem. Recently, Space42 launched the Sovereign Mobility Cloud, an AI-powered infrastructure platform that supports advanced mapping, fleet operations, and traffic management. The company has also partnered with Dynamic Map Platform and General Motors to further enhance autonomous-driving systems. These efforts collectively position Space42 as a key player in advancing smart autonomous transport solutions across the region.
Hasan Al Hosani CEO – Smart Solutions Space42
“The UAE is rapidly advancing towards a new era of intelligent transport. Cross market collaboration facilitates knowledge-sharing, integral to realizing the nation’s ambitions in autonomous mobility, in line with Space42’s 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, said that, “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 UAE’s national vision for smart and autonomous mobility, advancing local innovation and strengthening the region’s leadership in sustainable transportation.”
Since 2021, Space42’s 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.
