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Riyadh’s KAFD To Launch Driverless Monorail By 2027

Saudi planners envisage smarter, more sustainable public transport as the King Abdullah Financial District monorail moves into gear.

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9 months ago

August 27, 2025

Nour Nasir

riyadh's kafd to launch driverless monorail by 2027

Following the construction of the Riyadh Metro, another ambitious transport project is on track for the capital. The King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) is preparing to add a driverless monorail, designed to improve mobility within one of the city’s most modern business hubs.

Currently in its design stage, the 3.6 km network is expected to be started in late 2025. A consortium including CRRC, CRRC Nanjing Puzhen, and Hassan Allam is driving the project, which was first revealed in October 2023.

Trials are scheduled for early 2027, with public services set to follow later in the year. Once complete, the monorail will be able to move around 3,500 passengers per hour across a circular elevated track. The system will run six two-carriage trains, linking six stations throughout the financial district. Integration with the Riyadh Metro is also planned, making the new line part of a wider mobility ecosystem.

The design emphasizes sustainability and efficiency. Equipped with a fully autonomous driving system, the monorail will reduce congestion inside KAFD while offering quick access between the district’s landmark towers. For the King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), the project is positioned as a core part of Vision 2030, supporting Riyadh’s transformation into a global financial and investment hub.

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The success of the Riyadh Metro underlines the importance of affordable, reliable public transport. Since launching in December 2024, the metro has already carried over 100 million riders in under nine months. With punctuality at nearly 99.8% and KAFD emerging as a key interchange, the metro has quickly become central to Riyadh’s new transport network.

The upcoming monorail builds on that momentum, promising a next-generation link that will make navigating the financial district faster, smarter, and more sustainable.

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DJI Teases Dual-Camera Osmo Pocket 4P For 2026 Launch

Though most technical claims for the new gimbal come from industry leaks rather than DJI’s own announcement.

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11 hours ago

May 11, 2026

Nour Nasir

dji teases dual-camera osmo pocket 4p for 2026 launch

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DJI has teased a dual-camera version of its Osmo Pocket gimbal, confirming that the Osmo Pocket 4P will launch in 2026. The teaser image is the company’s first preview of the device, following months of speculation about a more advanced model in its pocket camera range.

The image shows a slightly larger device than the existing Osmo Pocket 4, with two camera modules mounted above a compact three-axis gimbal. Reports suggest one camera may use a 1-inch sensor paired with a wide-angle lens, while the second may carry a 3x zoom lens — though DJI has not officially confirmed any of these details.

According to leaks circulating ahead of the launch, the Osmo Pocket 4P could support 4K video at up to 240 frames per second, offer 14 stops of dynamic range and include 10-bit D-Log color support. Those features are commonly used by filmmakers who require greater flexibility during color grading and post-production. Reports also point to Hasselblad color tuning, continuing a partnership that has already appeared in some of DJI’s drone cameras, along with up to 128GB of built-in storage that would reduce reliance on external memory cards during longer shoots.

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The device is expected to retain features from the existing Osmo Pocket 4, including a three-axis mechanical gimbal, updated ActiveTrack subject tracking and a flip-out touchscreen display. The Osmo Pocket line is aimed at content creators, vloggers, and independent filmmakers seeking compact equipment that can produce usable footage without a larger camera system.

DJI has not provided pricing or a specific launch date beyond the 2026 window. Industry observers expect the Osmo Pocket 4P to cost more than the standard Pocket 4 because of the dual-camera setup and expanded recording capabilities, though no figures have been disclosed. So far, most of the technical detail circulating around the product remains tied to leaks rather than official confirmation.