NANJING, China & DUBAI, UAE – AutoCore, a leading provider of smart mobility software solutions, today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BrightDrive DWC LLC, a Dubai-based autonomous transportation company and a company of Brightskies.
As part of the agreement, BrightDrive will integrate AutoCore’s proven Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) platform into its proprietary ADAS and Autonomous Driving (AD) technologies. This collaboration will strengthen BrightDrive’s ability to deliver scalable, safety-critical solutions tailored for commercial fleets, including buses and trucks. By combining AutoCore’s modular and standards-compliant software components with BrightDrive’s deep domain expertise, the partnership will accelerate the development and deployment of intelligent, connected, and autonomous systems in the region.
AutoCore will provide functionally safe, modular software components to support the joint development of a next-generation SDV platform that seamlessly integrates with BrightDrive’s autonomous driving stack. BrightDrive will leverage its regional presence and customer network in the Middle East to promote integrated solutions based on AutoCore’s technology. Both companies will jointly pursue customer projects, particularly in the electric and autonomous vehicle domains.
"We are delighted to partner with a company as focused and innovative as BrightDrive," said Dr. Yang Zhang, Founder and Chairman of AutoCore. "Their deep understanding of the commercialization of autonomous driving, especially in the commercial vehicle sector, provides a perfect use case for our software platform. Through this collaboration, we are confident in our ability to combine safe, reliable core software technology with cutting-edge autonomous driving applications to deliver exceptional value to customers in the Middle East."
“AutoCore’s market-proven platform, built on the highest functional safety standards, provides a strong foundation for our autonomous systems,” said Hossam Yahia, CEO of BrightDrive. “This partnership enables us to significantly accelerate the development and deployment of our solutions. We are proud to collaborate with AutoCore to bring next-generation technology to fleets transitioning from traditional to autonomous systems.”
This strategic partnership marks a joint commitment to technological innovation and market expansion, poised to contribute to the global development of smart mobility.
About AutoCoreAutoCore is a leading provider of Software-Defined Vehicle platforms. The company specializes in offering scalable, high-performance, and functionally safe in-vehicle middleware and operating system software. Its core products are designed to empower global automakers and partners.
About BrightDrive DWC LLCBrightDrive is a Dubai-based company of brightskies, focused on transforming commercial transportation through autonomous driving technologies. Specializing in ADAS and full autonomy solutions for buses and trucks, BrightDrive delivers practical, real-world systems designed for safety, scalability, and impact.