Arab News, Tue, May 28, 2024 | Dhu al-Qadah 20, 1445
Japan company Uhuru signs smart-city business pact in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia:
Tokyo-based Uhuru Corp. has signed an agreement with Web Arabia, a technology
company operating in Riyadh, to promote smart city-related business in the
Kingdom.
Web Arabia specializes in smart-city solutions and
is a subsidiary of Metscco Heavy Steel Industries, a leading general-engineering
company responsible for infrastructure construction in Saudi Arabia.
The company plans to use Uhuru’s strengths to
enhance convenience and safety for religious tourism, including the Hajj, as
well as urban infrastructure such as buildings, stadiums and airports.
Uhuru has been developing various projects in the
Kingdom, including research and development programs in collaboration with local
organizations.
Saudi Arabia recorded 27.4 million foreign
visitors in 2023.