Qatar begins driverless electric taxi trials to accelerate smart transport future
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Dubai to launch self-driving taxi trials in 2025
Dubai’s RTA signs deal with Uber and WeRide to launch autonomous vehicle pilot in 2025
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Dubai to launch self-driving taxi trials before expanding fleet to 1,000 vehicles
RTA set to begin trial of 50 self-driving taxis in Dubai
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UAE Eid Al Adha expected dates; Dubai real estate top areas; New Saudi commercial law; Trump plans Gulf visit – 10 things you missed this week
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Dubai self-driving taxis to launch in 2026
RTA targets 25 per cent of all journeys in Dubai to be in autonomous vehicles by 2030
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UAE sets global benchmark in autonomous mobility, report finds
By merging advanced infrastructure with strategic partnerships, the UAE is setting a benchmark for adopting autonomous systems
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Abu Dhabi launches self-driving robot Uber taxis
Uber and WeRide customers in Abu Dhabi can now book self-driving taxi journeys
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Bayanat JV with Korea’s Autonomous a2z to drive autonomous systems
The autonomous systems developed by the JV, announced in Abu Dhabi during DRIFTx, will connect major inner-city hubs
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UAE flying taxi firm recruiting and training pilots for Dubai to Abu Dhabi commute take-off in 2025
Archer Aviation and Etihad Training team up for UAE flying taxi pilot recruitment
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Dubai to Abu Dhabi ‘flying taxi’ commutes in just 30 minutes to take off next year
Archer Aviation and Falcon Aviation team up for Dubai to Abu Dhabi flying commutes in just 30 minutes next year
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UAE firm announces plan to buy $500m of ‘air taxis’ from Archer Aviation at Dubai Airshow
UAE firm announces plans to buy 100 ‘flying taxi’ eVTOL vehicles at Dubai Airshow 2023
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Dubai Airshow 2023: Archer Aviation to showcase UAE flying taxi
Archer Aviation to give Midnight air taxi Middle East debut at Dubai Airshow 2023
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Saudi Arabia’s NEOM signs major $100mn deal with Pony.ai for driverless transport
Under the new deal, NEOM and Pony.ai will collaborate to develop, manufacture, and deliver autonomous driving services, cutting-edge vehicles, and smart vehicle infrastructure across NEOM and key markets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
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Abu Dhabi flying taxis to take off in 2026
Flying taxis will begin operations in Abu Dhabi in 2026 as Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industry (SAVI) Cluster takes shape
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Dubai announces self-driving taxi tests
Dubai’s RTA has started testing self-driving taxis in Jumeirah 1
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UAE announces smart vehicle cluster to generate 50,000 jobs and add $33bn to economy
A smart and autonomous vehicle industry cluster in the UAE will contribute more than $33bn to national economy
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Dubai’s RTA, Cruise partner to launch self-driving taxis to the city
During the session, Prashanthi Raman, Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Cruise spoke about the safety features of Cruise vehicles and the challenges encountered during field tests in San Francisco and Dubai