Toyota Sets Up Mobility & Energy Liaison Office in KSA

Toyota Sets Up Mobility & Energy Liaison Office in KSA
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Toyota Sets Up Mobility & Energy Liaison Office in KSA

Toyota Sets Up Mobility & Energy Liaison Office in KSA

Toyota Motor Corporation has established new mobility and energy liaison office for Saudi Arabia, in line with its commitment to promoting zero-emission vehicles and sustainable mobility in the Kingdom.

The opening of Toyota’s first office of its kind in the region builds on the momentum generated during productive discussions on sustainability at the recent 2020 G20 Riyadh Summit and aims to support the objectives of Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s roadmap for a more sustainable future.

As the chair of this year’s G20, the Kingdom advocated the concept of the circular carbon economy (CCE).

The Toyota Liaison Office for Mobility and Energy for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will function as the automaker’s window on a wide range of sustainable mobility-related topics.

The office will also seek to partner with the public and other private sector organizations on mobility-related clean energy projects in order to share Toyota’s expertise in the field and advance the Kingdom’s drive for sustainability.

Toyota’s long-standing distributor in Saudi Arabia, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, will support operations and project delivery.

Akitoshi Takemura, general manager, Middle East & Central Asia Division, Toyota Motor Corporation, commented: “The Toyota Liaison Office for Mobility & Energy for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been launched to enable us to actively engage with Saudi companies and the local authorities on key sustainability projects.

Together, we will seek out new ways to minimize the environmental impact of vehicles and make a positive contribution to the future of the planet through the development of groundbreaking mobility solutions and better use of energy.

"By joining hands and sharing our expertise and resources, we want to further the kingdom’s clean energy agenda and help achieve the ambitious targets outlined in Vision 2030."

Hassan Jameel, deputy president, and vice-chairman, Abdul Latif Jameel expressed their delight to see Toyota bring their expertise and vision to Saudi Arabia.

They added: "We look forward to working closely with the Toyota Liaison Office for Mobility & Energy for Saudi Arabia to support key sustainability projects which have the capacity to transform the kingdom’s mobility sector.

"As a Saudi company, we are committed to making an active contribution to the Circular Carbon Economy (CCE) and aligning our goals against Vision 2030 and the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, charting a roadmap for a sustainable future for the kingdom.”



Saudi Arabia, Indonesia Boost Cooperation in Mining Sector

File photo of the Saudi capital Riyadh - File/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi capital Riyadh - File/AAWSAT
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Saudi Arabia, Indonesia Boost Cooperation in Mining Sector

File photo of the Saudi capital Riyadh - File/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi capital Riyadh - File/AAWSAT

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef signed in Jakarta a memorandum of understanding with Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia Bahlil Lahadalia to boost strategic cooperation and facilitate the exchange of expertise between the two countries in the mining and minerals sector.

The MoU aims to transfer knowledge in the field of mining, mineral production and processing, mining exploration, geological surveys, and sustainable mining practices, SPA reported.
The signing of the MoU takes place during Alkhorayef's official visit to Indonesia, where he is leading a high-level delegation from the industry and mining sector to strengthen economic ties, attract quality investments to the Kingdom, and explore mutual investment opportunities across the mining, food, pharmaceuticals, and automotive sectors.