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Toyota's Kids Mobi car

November 6th, 2025 - 08:42 GMT

Sally Shakkour

Toyota unveils self-driving 'Kids Mobi', designed solely for children

ALBAWABA - Japanese company Toyota unveiled a new self-driving car that only fits kids. The new 'Kids Mobi' car seats only one child up to 130 cm, with canopy access and a ‘UX Friend’ AI assistant enabling participation, Driven Car Guide reported. Toyota's Kids Mobi, which is a self-driving, child-sized EV concept, was displayed for the first time ever during the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. The smallest vehicle is "designed ...

The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) has decided to reduce the interest rates on key monetary policy tools by 25 basis points (0.25 per cent) from Tuesday signaling lower rates at commercial banks.

October 22nd, 2013 - 11:06 GMT

In light of high confidence and large foreign deposits, Jordan's Central Bank lowers interest rates

“Population growth, increasing income per capita and a booming tourism industry are the main drivers of food consumption in the GCC region, while food is currently the largest segment of consumer expenditure in the entire region." said the report.

October 22nd, 2013 - 07:56 GMT

Food, food, and more food topping GCC consumption appetite

Finance Minister Umayya Toukan on Sunday said that the government is set to issue the US-guaranteed eurobonds on international markets on October 28, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

October 21st, 2013 - 11:48 GMT

Jordan to issue US-backed eurobonds next week, more foreign aid to come

Oil-rich Arab states Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are keen on delivering petroleum products to the Egyptian government as scheduled.

October 21st, 2013 - 10:47 GMT

No fuel, no problem: Egypt's covered

There are several expat workers in the private sector who have been suspended by their employers and they hope to transfer their sponsorships before the end of the amnesty period.

October 21st, 2013 - 10:27 GMT

Only the fittest to survive Saudi's new expat laws on Nov. 3

Last week, Global Telecom Holding announced that its Algerian subsidiary Orascom Telecom Algerie has been awarded one of three provisional 3G licenses offered in Algeria at a cost of $40 million.

October 21st, 2013 - 09:33 GMT

Optimism drives Egypt's stocks to two-year high

The law a includes protection of digital data which has already become public property.

October 21st, 2013 - 08:01 GMT

Bahrain to carry a major crackdown on bribery, misuse of funds

At the governorate level, the data indicated that the inflation rate in August 2013 showed that prices fluctuated, rising in some governorates, falling in others and remained stable in other governorates.

October 21st, 2013 - 07:29 GMT

Inflation in Oman declines by one fifth

The contract is estimated to be in the range of 100 to 250 million euros. ($136 to $342 million), said a statement from the company.

October 21st, 2013 - 07:16 GMT

Parisian Technip wins over Qatar Petroleum

Messages sent warn companies and individuals against providing cover to the undocumented expatriates and those overstaying their visa period.

October 20th, 2013 - 08:28 GMT

With grace period ending, Saudi ministries toughen up

Around 1.98 million pilgrims performed hajj this year, a 37.3 percent drop compared to last year.

October 20th, 2013 - 07:49 GMT

Less pilgrims, less spending: Hajj spending down 31% this year

According to ministry estimates, nearly 1.5 million foreign workers are currently residing in the country, with Syrians and Egyptians composing the majority.

October 20th, 2013 - 07:11 GMT

14,000 illegal workers found in Jordan