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Aug 2025
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Driving tomorrow: Paving the way for sel...

Strategy& Middle East
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How ready are GCC cities for mass adoption of autonomous vehicles? In this inbold episode, Ruggero Moretto sits down with Frans Hiemstra from Uber and Andreas Gissler from Strategy& Middle East to discuss the evolution of autonomous driving technology, regulatory landscapes, business models, and the pressing need for integration within urban transport networks to allow for full-deployment of autonomous vehicles. Dive into how advanced regulation, partnerships, and government support are driving innovation, and what the near future holds for urban mobility in the region.

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