Hamdan bin Mohammed opens Dubai Self-Driving Transport Exhibition

September 24, 2025 / 9:37 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, inaugurated the Dubai World Self-Driving Transport Exhibition, held by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed.

Driving Dubai’s future vision

Sheikh Hamdan said the event reflects Dubai’s commitment to innovation, aiming to be the world’s most future-ready city. The Self-Driving Transport Strategy supports the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and aligns with sustainability and smart mobility goals.

Major showcases and global participation

The exhibition hosts 55 exhibitors from leading global companies. Highlights includeTENSOR self-driving vehicles (regional debut), XPENG autonomous aircraft, Vehicles from Dubai World Challenge finalists, and More than 3,000 attendees and 80 speakers are participating.

Updates on autonomous taxi services

Attendees were briefed on pilot operations by Baidu Apollo Go, WeRide, and Pony.ai, with over 60 vehicles running in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim. Full launch is set for 2026.

Dubai future ride and strategy goals

The RTA revealed ‘Dubai Future Ride’, a unified brand identity for all autonomous vehicles, featuring AI-powered in-ride experiences. The Self-Driving Transport Strategy 2025–2040 aims to raise autonomous trips to 36% by 2040.