Tesla is gearing up to enter the Saudi Arabian market, marking a significant step for the company amidst declining demand in its major markets. The electric vehicle maker is set to showcase its lineup, including the much-anticipated Cybercab and the humanoid robot Optimus, at a launch event in Riyadh. While Tesla has kept further details...
The Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced changes to the speed limits on key highways in the emirate. The limit on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed International Road (E11) will be reduced from 160 km/h to 140 km/h, while the speed limit on Abu-Dhabi-Sweihan Road (E20) will drop from 120 km/h to 100 km/h. These adjustments aim...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has enhanced its global partnerships with leading autonomous driving technology firms, including Uber, WeRide, and Baidu’s Apollo Go, to introduce autonomous taxis in Dubai. This collaboration aims to deploy self-driving vehicles on the streets of Dubai as part of the city’s vision for advanced mobility. As part of their...
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed a significant update to the signage and directional boards at all Dubai Metro stations, aimed at improving public transport usability in the emirate. This update was carried out while residents were celebrating Eid Al Fitr, ensuring that commuters noticed the changes upon returning to the Metro after...
Around 700 vehicles from the Dubai Taxi Company’s airport fleet are being added to the Bolt platform, which is a global shared mobility service. This development was confirmed by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and aims to reduce wait times for passengers arriving at the airport. The introduction of this ride-hailing service for airport...
Abu Dhabi has launched driverless rides in designated areas, including routes to and from Zayed International Airport. The transport authority, Abu Dhabi Mobility, is expanding its autonomous vehicle services after successfully completing 30,000 trips, which covered over 430,000 kilometers. Users of TXAI or Uber can conveniently book their driverless trips to and from Zayed International...
Regent, a US company specializing in electric passenger sea planes, has announced plans to secure additional orders for its prototype from clients in the UAE and Egypt by the end of May. The company is backed by the UAE defense firm Edge Group, which invested $250 million to support the development of Regent’s innovative aircraft...
ORBCOMM, the world’s largest provider of dry and reefer container visibility solutions, has announced a partnership with Folk Maritime Services Company. This collaboration marks Folk Maritime as the first container shipping line in the Middle East to implement ORBCOMM’s smart container monitoring technology, which aims to enhance supply chain visibility and improve cargo protection for...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reached a significant milestone in upgrading its nol payment system, completing 40% of the project. This upgrade will shift the current card-based system to advanced account-based ticketing (ABT) technology, making public transport payments more seamless and modern. The Dh550 million project is divided into three phases and is...
Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced the conversion of public transport’s bus Route No.65 into an eco-friendly service. This initiative was revealed on Saturday, March 15, and signifies a commitment to sustainability in the emirate, according to Khaleej Times. The new green buses will be powered by advanced technologies, including hydrogen and electric energy. This transformation...