Prime Highlights:
- QCraft plans to introduce self-driving buses and delivery vans in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.
- The company aims to build a regional network of autonomous vehicles to improve logistics and transport safety.
Key Facts:
- QCraft has already deployed its Level 2 and Level 4 self-driving vehicles in cities like Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
- Saudi Arabia is testing autonomous vehicles under its National Transport and Logistics Strategy, including trials at King Khalid International Airport and major Riyadh highways.
Background:
Chinese self-driving car company QCraft plans to expand into Saudi Arabia and the Middle East as the region adopts modern transport solutions.
The company made its first appearance in the region at the Commotion Global Summit 2025 in Riyadh from December 7-9, presenting its self-driving vehicles to industry and government leaders.
QCraft’s move into the Middle East follows its recent growth in Asia and Europe. According to statements by company representative Yu, the firm aims to invest in local mobility initiatives and introduce technologies that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability. “We plan to increase our investments and support the local mobility industry through safer and more efficient solutions, relying on clean energy in logistics services,” Yu told Saudi outlet Al-Eqtisadiah.
The company is preparing a series of pilot programmes and investment projects in Saudi Arabia, pending the completion of its market assessment. QCraft’s Level 2 autonomous products have already reached around 1 million installations globally, while its Level 4 systems are in use across several major cities, including Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Yu said that QCraft has become a major player in the global self-driving vehicle market, bringing its RoboBus and RoboVan models to the Middle East. The company is looking for partners to use these vehicles in public transport and delivery services.
QCraft aims to set up a network of self-driving vehicles in the region to make delivery services safer and more environmentally friendly.
Saudi Arabia has been rapidly advancing its autonomous mobility agenda. In July, authorities started testing self-driving vehicles as part of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy to promote modern and sustainable transport.
The vehicles were tried out at King Khalid International Airport, on main highways, and in central Riyadh, taking a big step toward the kingdom’s smart transport goals.
