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Robotaxis to begin test runs in Kazakhstan in 2027 under inDrive, Pony.ai, Nvidia tie-up

Ride-hailing platform inDrive will work with Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai and Nvidia to start robotaxi test runs in Kazakhstan in the first half of 2027, beginning in the capital Astana. The companies plan to link Pony.ai robotaxis to inDrive’s app, with Nvidia providing AI technology including its Hyperion platform and Halos safety system. Tests will start with safety operators onboard, with a long-term goal of fully driverless operation.

Industry

LG Electronics targets Middle East smart home market with ThinQ ON AI hub

LG Electronics has opened its first Middle East business-to-business AI home experience space in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together home appliances and building management in a single showroom. The company is showcasing AI home solutions centered on its ThinQ ON hub, including voice-based generative AI controls and connectivity with the Homey Pro IoT platform. It is also displaying turnkey building management offerings with partners including Schneider Electric and Assa Abloy.

AI & Enterprise

42Maru targets Saudi AI market through Kosmes support program

Agentic AI startup 42Maru said on Aug. 31 it will pursue entry into Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and North Africa market through a programme run by the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency. The initiative supports Korean SMEs in building local partnerships in fields such as AI. 42Maru plans to supply its LLM42 model and RAG42 solution via on-premise and private-cloud deployments and to combine agentic AI functions for document review and workflow automation.