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EVIQ, Apsco to expand EV charging network in the Kingdom: The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company (EVIQ) signed an agreement with Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (Apsco) to roll out fast EV charging stations across the Kingdom, according to a press release. The partnership will combine EVIQ’s charging technology with Apsco’s network of service stations to expand EV infrastructure nationwide. The rollout will start with major highways, cities, and key service stops to make charging more accessible.
EVIQ is on a roll: EVIQ partnered with Mercedes-Benz KSA and the Juffali AutomotiveCompany, Ceer, Sasco, Lucid, BYD, and Zeekr to develop EV infrastructure across the country. EVIQ opened its first fast EV charging station in Riyadh in January 2024 and plans to deploy over 5k chargers across the Kingdom by 2030.
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Samsung to collaborate with KAFD on smart city push: King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) signed an MoU with Samsung Electronics to work together on developing smart city technologies in the Riyadh-located district, according to a press release.
More details: The partnership will explore the use of Samsung’s enterprise solutions — including access control, digital signage, and centralized monitoring systems — to improve efficiency and digital connectivity across KAFD. The two sides are also studying the possibility of opening a Samsung experience center in the district.
