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Masdar City Mobility | Abu Dhabi’s Smart, Sustainable Transport

Driverless pod - Masdar

Abu Dhabi continues to set a global benchmark for smart and sustainable urban living, and nowhere is this more visible than in Masdar City. A recent video highlights a glimpse into the future of mobility — showcasing a budget-friendly, autonomous transportation system that is already in everyday use.

Leyland’s EV Arm Switch Mobility Relocates UK Manufacturing to the UAE for Greater Efficiency and Market Access

Leyland’s EV

According to The Times of India — Switch Mobility, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Ashok Leyland, is restructuring its global operations with a significant strategic shift: closing its UK plant and relocating production to its facility in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), United Arab Emirates. The move is aimed at strengthening cost efficiency, improving market access, and accelerating the company’s position in the fast-growing international electric bus segment.

Abu Dhabi Becomes First City in the Region to Launch Commercial Driverless Vehicles

Commercial Driverless Vehicles

According to Gulf News – Abu Dhabi has taken a decisive step into the future of mobility, becoming the first city in the Middle East and North Africa to commercially deploy fully autonomous vehicles. The announcement was made by the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, during DRIFTx 2025 at the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week. The milestone marks a regional breakthrough in autonomous mobility and reinforces the Emirate’s position as a global leader in transport innovation.

Dubai Surpasses 1,270 EV Chargers as Green Mobility Accelerates

Dubai Surpasses

Dubai has reached a major electric vehicle (EV) charging milestone, with its public network now exceeding 1,270 EV chargers, according to EV Infrastructure News. The achievement was announced by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), who credited strong public–private partnerships for driving this rapid expansion.

ADNOC’s Kinetic Battery Pilot Boosts UAE Net Zero Goals

ADNOC Kinetic Battery

Masdar City, Abu Dhabi — ADNOC has partnered with U.S. firm Revterra to launch the UAE’s first kinetic battery pilot at the E2GO EV charging hub. The project supports Net Zero 2050 and could transform how electric vehicles are powered across the nation.