Inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week features the Autonomous Summit, DRIFTx, RoboCup Asia-Pacific and the Autonomous Racing League.
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Abu Dhabi expands driverless taxi services to Al Reem, Al Maryah Islands
With this expansion, autonomous taxi services now cover approximately half of Abu Dhabi’s core areas
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Saudi Arabia launches first phase of autonomous vehicles operations in Riyadh
Autonomous vehicles will operate within a real-world environment covering King Khalid International Airport and several key locations in the capital
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Dubai RTA tests autonomous vehicles in China for $3mn transport challenge 2025
RTA is organising the 4th Edition of the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport 2025, under the theme “Redefining Mobility: The Path to Autonomy”
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Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City begins new self-driving car trials
Masdar City offers a real-world testbed for sustainable mobility by inviting manufacturers to test their level 4 autonomous vehicles in its integrated urban ecosystem
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Qatar launches self-driving robot taxi trials ahead of 2026 launch
Qatar begins driverless electric taxi trials to accelerate smart transport future
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Uber teams up with Abdul Latif Jameel to explore advanced mobility in Saudi Arabia
Partnership to focus on scalable fleet operations, autonomous vehicle integration, and creating 30,000 new jobs for Saudi nationals
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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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Qatar’s Hamad International Airport tests autonomous buses, baggage tractors in regional first
Equipped with advanced technologies such as GPS, AI-driven systems, and various intelligent sensors and lidars, these vehicles are designed to enhance operational safety and efficiency
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Masdar City launches advanced autonomous vehicle testing programme
The first phase of testing features an electric shuttle equipped with LIDAR sensors and advanced software capabilities, enabling autonomous navigation and obstacle detection
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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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Self-driving taxis to hit Riyadh streets by 2027, says CEO of PIF-backed TASARU
The PIF-backed investment vehicle is also eyeing significant investments in the logistics sector by year-end