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5/9/24, 1:40 PM Emaar, The Economic City signs agreement with Aramex to advance logistics sustainability in KAEC
first multi-compartment robot used for logistics operations, custom-designed by Aramex
through the support of its partner Ottonomy, allows for multiple deliveries per trip, thus

optimizing overall operations and paving the way for cheaper delivery costs. Moreover,

robot deliveries follow optimal routes, avoid traffic and manoeuvre through congested
urban areas with minimal disruption, significantly improving delivery speed and efficiency.

In addition, since Bots are electrically powered and emit zero emissions, their integration
would substantially lower carbon footprints. Through the flexibility of scaling up and down

the Bot fleet, it can additionally adapt to both peak and off-peak seasons. It also complies
with traffic regulations with the use of advanced sensors and algorithms to efficiently

identify obstructions and prevent collisions.

Mansour Al-Salem, Managing Director of Emaar, The Economic City, said: “We are
pleased to sign this agreement with Aramex, a leading courier firm in the Middle East. We

are confident that this strategic alliance will contribute to achieving the goals of the Saudi

Vision 2030, which serves as a blueprint for fostering sustainability and innovation.
Furthermore, this agreement marks a significant stride towards advancing green logistics

within KAEC as well as reflects our steadfast commitment to reducing environmental
impact and fostering sustainability. We seek to implement a variety of eco-friendly logistics

solutions under this agreement, particularly Bot deliveries, which would be implemented

for the first time in KSA.”

KAEC, places a high priority on reducing waste, leveraging green technologies and

minimising carbon emissions. Shipping and transportation both contribute to pollution and
environmental harm, and sustainable logistics help mitigate these effects. Utilising eco-

friendly fuels, following better routes and using cleaner vehicles, in line with Saudi Arabia’s

Vision 2030, will assist in this mission. Bot deliveries by Aramex minimise carbon
footprints as they operate entirely on electricity and produce zero emissions.

Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Nowaiser, General Manager of Aramex, said: “We are keen to

provide our eco-friendly solutions, paving the way for sustainable logistics in KAEC, as
part of our strategic alliance with Emaar and The Economic City. We at Aramex are

dedicated to promoting innovation and implementing eco-friendly solutions that improve

our logistical capabilities and reduce the impact of our operations on the environment. We
aim to employ these capabilities, along with our cutting-edge solutions, to support KAEC’s

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