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ENOC, Drive Terra to launch UAE’s largest battery swapping network

With the support of ENOC, Drive Terra aims to make e-bike adoption in the UAE more accessible and efficient, helping the country to meet its ambitious environmental goals

Parkin, AWQAF Dubai to build new parking facility in Al Sabkha District

Parkin, AWQAF Dubai to build new parking facility in Al Sabkha District

The construction of the parking facility is expected to commence in the second half of 2025, subject to planning approval

Ride-hailing platform Bolt launches UAE operations on Eid Al Etihad

Ride-hailing platform Bolt launches UAE operations on Eid Al Etihad

The platform’s offering will cater to both affordable and luxury transport needs, meeting Dubai’s growing demand for diverse mobility options

How Careem Rides’ mobility solutions are empowering communities

How Careem Rides’ mobility solutions are empowering communities

Ashish Labroo, the CEO of Careem Rides, says the platform is revolutionising the ride-hailing experience by partnering with local businesses and regulators

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurates Riyadh Metro

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurates Riyadh Metro

The project is considered the backbone of the public transport network in Riyadh and an element of the transportation system in the city

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Dubai’s RTA to reduce traffic by 80% in these 4 neighbourhoods

The upgraded entry and exit points will facilitate smoother access to and from Nadd Hessa, Al Awir 1, Al Barsha South, and Wadi Al Safa 3

Dubai explores remote work, flexible hours to alleviate peak-hour traffic

Dubai explores remote work, flexible hours to alleviate peak-hour traffic

The adoption of remote work and flexible work arrangements can lead to a more comfortable and secure work environment for employees

The future is here: OMODA & JAECOO’s user summit showcases high-tech cars, robots

The future is here: OMODA & JAECOO user summit showcases high-tech cars, robots

The summit saw the official global launches of OMODA & JAECOO’s latest models, OMODA C7 and JAECOO J5, in the presence of over 2,000 attendees

Are autonomous vehicles the key to sustainable mobility in the region's EV revolution?

Are autonomous vehicles the key to sustainable mobility in the region’s EV revolution?

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are rising stars from the Middle East in embracing driverless transportation to achieve sustainable mobility

Bolt enters UAE market with Dubai Taxi tie-up

Bolt enters UAE market with Dubai Taxi tie-up

The partnership follows Bolt’s successful expansion in Saudi Arabia and Egypt

How Irfan Tansel is fuelling Al Masaood’s innovative spirit

Driving the future: Irfan Tansel on why innovation can’t slow down

The CEO believes the future of the automotive industry depends on its ability to deliver cutting-edge mobility solutions through innovation, diversification, and technological adaptation

CYVN, Nio team up for electric vehicle innovation

Nio and CYVN Holdings drive EV innovation in Abu Dhabi debut

CYVN Holdings will support NIO with strategic investments for the expansion, which will start with UAE

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 23, 2023 - Visitors look at WeRide's driverless minibus at the 2nd Global Digital Trade Fair 2023 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Nov 23, 2023. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Robotaxis to hit Abu Dhabi streets this year, courtesy of Uber, WeRide

From later this year, the ride-hailing firm’s users in Abu Dhabi will be able to book a ride in a robotaxi

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GITEX GLOBAL 2024: Two mega venues, one massive tech event

The world’s largest technology exhibition, GITEX GLOBAL, returns for its 44th edition, bringing together tech innovators, start-ups, and investors from across the globe

Abu Dhabi, Dubai launch unified parking permit system

Abu Dhabi, Dubai launch unified parking permit system

The electronic platform establishes a centralised database for parking permits issued to people of determination in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

French authorities formally charge Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Being placed under formal investigation and charges in France does not imply guilt or necessarily lead to trial, but indicates judges consider there is enough evidence to proceed with the probe

12 criminal charges that Telegram’s founder is facing in Paris

French prosecutors have published details surrounding the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov along with a list of charges levelled against him

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Telegram says its founder Pavel Durov has nothing to hide

Durov, a 39-year-old billionaire cast as “Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg”, was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday

Al-Futtaim's Hasan Nergiz on BYD's popularity in UAE, Saudi Arabia

Al-Futtaim’s Hasan Nergiz on BYD’s popularity in UAE, Saudi Arabia

The MD of Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company shares that EV maker BYD’s SEAL, SONG PLUS and HAN models are very popular in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

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Samsung AI: New Galaxy Z Fold6, Flip6 take foldables into the future

Powered by Samsung AI, the latest Samsung Galaxy Z series is taking mobile experiences to the next level

How OPPO is trying to get AI into 50 million users’ hands

OPPO’s new Reno12 series is packed with AI features, but it speaks to a much bigger plan for the phone maker

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SingAuto rolls into UAE with self-driving trucks and EV District in Abu Dhabi

SingAuto’s initiative to build the world’s largest commercial EV industrial district marks a significant step towards a sustainable, innovative, and efficient logistics landscape for the region

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Saudi Arabia: World’s first licensed autonomous air taxi takes flight during Hajj 2024

The autonomous flight was conducted by EHang Holdings in collaboration with Saudi-based Front End

In numbers: Saudi Arabia poised for EV boom, reveals survey

In numbers: Saudi Arabia poised for EV boom, reveals survey

Saudi Arabia has significant growth potential for battery-electric vehicles, with 71 per cent of consumers “very” or “moderately” likely to purchase a BEV this year, the AlixPartners study showed

UAE energy ministry, Etihad WE set up EV infrastructure company

UAE energy ministry, Etihad WE set up EV charging infrastructure firm

The venture, known as UAEV, is the first EV charging network fully owned by the government

Einride DP World to launch largest deployment of electric, autonomous mobility on region Image DP World/ Dubai Media Office

DP World, Einride launch region’s biggest autonomous freight deployment

Once at full operational capacity, the initiative will save up to 14,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually and 158 tonnes of nitrogen oxides annually

Abu Dhabi pilots passenger-carrying drone trials

Abu Dhabi pilots MENA’s first passenger-carrying drone flights

The trials were part of an exhibition by the Multi-Level Group, as part of the Abu Dhabi Mobility Week that took place last week

Dubai’s RTA introduces new ‘Stadium’ bus station

RTA inaugurates new ‘Stadium’ bus station, improves bus routes

The bus station is designed to shorten travel times and provide seamless connections to other mass transit options

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Apple unveils record $110bn buyback as results beat low expectations

Apple’s quarterly revenue fell, but less than analysts had expected, and CEO Tim Cook said revenue growth would return in the current quarter

Apple shelves electric car plans after decadelong odyssey

Apple set for big sales drop as investors await AI in iPhones

Considered a must-own stock on Wall Street, Apple shares have underperformed other Big Tech companies in recent months