Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, has signed a strategic long-term agreement with Dynamic Map Platform North America (DMP) to deliver advanced high-definition (HD) mapping for General Motors’ Super Cruise driver-assistance system across the UAE.
The deal, finalized during the Dubai World Congress, marks a significant step in deploying autonomous driving technologies in the region. Under the agreement, Space42 will provide LiDAR point cloud data and continuous updates to DMP, which will then process the information into customized HD maps for GM vehicles.
These maps will form the foundation for safe and reliable advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in the UAE. Space42 will utilize LiDAR and advanced survey systems for data collection, fully compliant with UAE regulations.
DMP will process the data on Microsoft Azure’s Sovereign Cloud in the UAE, ensuring robust security through encryption, role-based access controls, and private endpoints.
This collaboration provides General Motors’ Super Cruise with the precise and accurate mapping data that it requires to enable hands-free, eyes-on driving assistance capabilities across the UAE’s road network.
These enhancements support convenient, connected hands-free driving, providing a benchmark for advanced driver-assistance technology in the UAE, which include:
Lane-Level Precision: LiDAR-derived maps provide detailed information on lane markings, curvature, and elevation, enabling precise positioning and smoother lane changes.
Expanded Coverage: Surveys spanning main UAE roads extend the reach of hands-free driving.
Continuous Updates: Frequent re-surveys reflect construction and upgrades, keeping maps current.
Seamless Integration: Data processed on the Sovereign Mobility Cloud in GM’s required formats ensures smooth incorporation into Super Cruise.
Dr. Fan Zhu SVP – Autonomous Mobility Space42
“This agreement highlights Space42’s trusted role in delivering advanced satellite and AI-driven mapping solutions, and reflects our second strategic pillar of leading in geospatial intelligence services. By harnessing LiDAR and mapping data to provide actionable insights, we are enabling safer, smarter driving experiences across the UAE, while advancing sovereign capabilities that reinforce the nation’s global leadership in autonomous systems.”
Jack Uppal, GM Africa and Middle East Operations president and managing director, said that, “General Motors’ hands-free Super Cruise is proven technology, deployed on over 960,000 km of roads in North America, and is being continually refined, expanded, and improved with new capabilities. The collaboration between Dynamic Map Platform and Space42 will deliver our customers the high-definition maps needed for a seamless hands-free driving experience in our cars, and it’s a key enabler in our vision of a world of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.”
Chris Thibodeau, CEO and President of DMP North America, noted that the company’s expansion into the UAE and Middle East underscores its commitment to delivering industry-leading HD maps. He added that DMP’s proven technology enables automakers to deploy automated driving solutions globally with confidence.
