TOKYO: Tokyo-based Uhuru Corp. has signed an agreement with Web Arabia, a technology company operating in Riyadh, to promote smart city-related business in the Kingdom. Web Arabia specializes in smart-city solutions and is a subsidiary of Metscco Heavy Steel Industries, a leading general-engineering company responsible for infrastructure construction in Saudi Arabia. The company plans to use Uhuru’s strengths to enhance convenience and safety for religious tourism, including the Hajj, as well as urban infrastructure such as buildings, stadiums and airports. Uhuru has been developing various projects in the Kingdom, including research and development programs in collaboration with local organizations. Saudi Arabia recorded 27.4 million foreign visitors in 2023.