NAVYA announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Red Sea Global, the developer responsible for some of the world's most ambitious regenerative tourism and construction projects. THE RED SEA is one such destination, being developed on the north-western coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is destined to become one of the most sustainable destinations in the world. THE RED SEA aims to be a true model of regenerative tourism.

It spans over 28,000-square-kilometers with an archipelago of more than 90 untouched islands, pristine beaches, dormant volcanos, sweeping desert dunes, mountain canyons and historical cultural sites. Less than one percent of the total site area is being developed, with 75% of the destination's islands being preserved for conservation. Added to this, the entire destination will be run on 100% renewable energy.

The destination will also be carbon neutral once fully operational. In this context, a mobility plan has been initiated, promoting shared transport built on electric and/or hydrogen rolling bases, and fostering autonomous mobility to ensure optimal user experience and transport efficiency. THE RED SEA will be ready to welcome the first guests in 2023.

By 2030 it will be home to 50 hotels, 8,000 rooms, up to 1,000 residential properties and its own international airport. Red Sea Global has selected Navya to support on the development and implementation of shared, electric, autonomous mobility solutions. The main aim is for the two organizations to come together to study and define the scope of work necessary to ensure that fleets of shared, electric, autonomous vehicles can be deployed and how Navya's solutions can be integrated at THE RED SEA.

As Navya's entire product portfolio is suited to the destination, Red Sea Global is also exploring NextGen solutions and new self-driving shuttle applications for the transportation of not only people, but also of goods, and to use them in the site's logistics and other areas.