The hub, currently under construction and spanning 50,000sqft, will support every stage of product development – from initial concept to final deployment
sustainable mobility
Latest in sustainable mobility
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
Hyundai tests hydrogen bus in NEOM mountains to advance zero-emission mobility
The tests follow a memorandum of understanding signed in September 2024 between Hyundai Motor Group and NEOM’s Mobility sector
DEWA
EV charging point numbers across Dubai increase to 1,270
DEWA reveals that the number of EVs in Dubai reached over 40,600 by the end of the first half of 2025
Abu Dhabi
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
AW Rostamani
UAEV partners with AW Rostamani to boost electric vehicle adoption
AWR Group is the exclusive distributor of Zeekr and smart vehicles in the UAE
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi converts key bus route to green fleet in sustainability push
The Integrated Transport Centre introduces hydrogen and electric-powered buses on one of Abu Dhabi’s busiest routes, aiming to cut 200 tonnes of carbon daily
Electric Buses
Sharjah RTA partners with King Long to enhance green mobility with electric buses
The move supports the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority’s (SRTA) efforts to accelerate sustainable mobility in the UAE’s public transport landscape
automobile industry
Sustainable mobility startup E Daddy secures $15mn funding to boost UAE EV production
The investment will help the company to lead the charge in electrifying the UAE and beyond, the company said
BYD
BYD unveils $233,450 high-performance electric supercar to rival Ferrari, Lamborghini
The car can hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.36 seconds and reach a top speed of 309.19 km/h
circular economy
‘CHRGR’: EnerTech launches new mobility platform in UAE
CHRGR’s debut marks the introduction of the UAE’s first fully integrated electric mobility solution, with ambitious plans for nationwide expansion over the next three years
Dubai
Dubai’s ambitious cycling masterplan aims to crown the city as the world’s most bike-friendly by 2040
Dubai plans to create over 1,000 kilometers of cycling routes, surpassing Amsterdam and Copenhagen in cycling infrastructure length
Arada
Arada announces e-bikes, scooters for community residents, visitors
Through a dedicated app and website, individuals aged 18 and above can hire e-scooters and bikes for use within the Aljada mixed-use community
automotive brands
Should you buy an electric vehicle in the UAE?
If you are looking to purchase an electric vehicle, here are some things you might want to consider
climate change
Revealed: Man rides electric motorcycle from Nairobi to Dubai for COP28 UAE
The initiative is a move to amplify the conversation around sustainable mobility, the exact motorcycle will be on display at the summit for visitors to see
e-bike
Indian e-bikes startup EMotorad secures $20mn in Series B funding
The Pune-based company, with a presence in the UAE and Middle East, plans to disrupt a market dominated by Chinese manufacturers
Automakers
Toyota seeks 21% cut in hybrid car taxes in India
India taxes EVs at just 5%, while the levy on hybrids is as high as 43%, just below the 48% imposed on petrol cars
Dubai
RTA free bus rides on some Dubai routes
The initiative is part of the electric bus trial service that will operate from La Mer to Al Sufouh