Diriyah Company Partners with Kakao Mobility to Develop Cutting-Edge Mobility Solutions

Diriyah Company Partners with Kakao Mobility to Develop Cutting-Edge Mobility Solutions
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Diriyah Company Partners with Kakao Mobility to Develop Cutting-Edge Mobility Solutions

Diriyah Company Partners with Kakao Mobility to Develop Cutting-Edge Mobility Solutions

Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Kakao Mobility. The MoU sets the stage for developing and deploying advanced mobility technologies within the first phase of Diriyah, a flagship sub-project under the broader Diriyah master plan.

A statement from Diriyah Company said the partnership aims to leverage innovative smart parking technologies and develop digital platforms that promote seamless, efficient mobility for Diriyah’s residents and visitors.

By integrating global best practices and innovations in smart mobility, the initiative supports Diriyah’s transformation into a premier global cultural and tourism destination, with a target of attracting more than 50 million visits annually by 2030.

Under the agreement, both parties will collaborate on an in-depth assessment to support the development of smart parking infrastructure and digital platforms at selected sites within the first phase of the Diriyah project. This includes integrating digital parking systems, enabling seamless data connectivity, optimizing user experiences, and designing efficient operational workflows.

Group CEO of Diriyah Company Jerry Inzerillo stated that the agreement marks a significant advancement in smart mobility, underlining the company’s commitment to delivering world-class projects that will serve millions of visitors, boost quality of life in Diriyah, and support the broader goals of Saudi Vision 2030.



Pope Leo Warns Politicians of the Challenges Posed by AI

This handout photograph taken and released by the Vatican Media on June 21 2025, shows Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech as he meets with participants in the Jubilee of the Rulers, in The Vatican. (Handout / Vatican Media / AFP)
This handout photograph taken and released by the Vatican Media on June 21 2025, shows Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech as he meets with participants in the Jubilee of the Rulers, in The Vatican. (Handout / Vatican Media / AFP)
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Pope Leo Warns Politicians of the Challenges Posed by AI

This handout photograph taken and released by the Vatican Media on June 21 2025, shows Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech as he meets with participants in the Jubilee of the Rulers, in The Vatican. (Handout / Vatican Media / AFP)
This handout photograph taken and released by the Vatican Media on June 21 2025, shows Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech as he meets with participants in the Jubilee of the Rulers, in The Vatican. (Handout / Vatican Media / AFP)

Pope Leo warned politicians on Saturday of the challenges posed by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), addressing its potential impact on younger people as a prime concern.

Speaking at an event attended by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and parliamentary delegations from 68 countries, Leo revisited a topic that he has raised on a number of occasions during the first few weeks of his papacy.

"In particular, it must not be forgotten that artificial intelligence functions as a tool for the good of human beings, not to diminish them or even to replace them," Leo said at an event held as part of the Roman Catholic Jubilee or Holy Year.

AI proponents say it will speed up scientific and technological progress and help people to carry out routine tasks, granting them more time to pursue higher-value and creative work.

The US-born pontiff said attention was needed to protect "healthy, fair and sound lifestyles, especially for the good of younger generations."

He noted that AI's "static memory" was in no way comparable to the "creative, dynamic" power of human memory.

"Our personal life has greater value than any algorithm, and social relationships require spaces for development that far transcend the limited patterns that any soulless machine can pre-package," he said.

Leo, who became pope in May, has spoken previously of the threat posed by AI to jobs and has called on journalists to use it responsibly.