Spanning 176 kilometres and 85 stations, the metro marks a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s push for sustainable urban mobility under Vision 2030
urban mobility
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Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi passenger eVTOL aircraft test flight lifts off in public demonstation
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), supported by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), collaborated with EHang and Multi Level Group (MLG) to conduct the demonstration flight
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
Egypt
Egis secures construction supervision contract for Egypt’s new metro line
The project aims to transform Alexandria’s existing diesel train service into a modern electric metro system
delivery services
Dubai ‘perfect choice’ for ride-hailing app Yango to set up global office
The company’s presence in Dubai is expected to enrich the tech sector, empower local talent, foster innovation, and facilitate global knowledge exchange
China
India’s metro network on track to become second-largest in the world
Currently, China has the world’s largest number of metro systems in the world, with Shanghai having the world’s longest metro network
autonomous air taxis
Where’s my flying taxi? Tracking the revolution in urban mobility
Flying taxis may no longer be just a figment of our imaginations, but they still have yet to materialise for the general consumer
20-minute city Dubai
Dubai reveals massive new 93km climate controlled highway for walking, cycling
The new Dubai highway is titled ‘THE LOOP’
Connectivity
Dubai ranked number one for public transport in Middle East and Africa
Dubai is developing a leading public transport system package, with the city-wide metro which is one of the largest metro systems in the world
Automated vehicles
Video: What your commute will look like in 2050
Urban mobility is being transformed below ground, on the streets and in the air.
BMW Group
Opinion: shaping future mobility will be electrifying
We will soon witness an era of automated, emission-free and fully connected urban mobility
