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

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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

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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

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Apple, OpenAI eye bringing generative AI features to iPhone

The companies have begun discussing terms of a potential agreement and how OpenAI features would be integrated into Apple’s next iPhone operating system

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Check out these ChatGPT earbuds from ‘Nothing’

The London-headquartered device maker has unveiled two new AI-enabled wireless earbuds, Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a)

Picture perfect: vivo’s V30 Portrait Master Phone aims to impress

The phonemaker’s new Portrait Master Phone device presents new features that include an improved camera and processor

Easylease acquires 60 per cent of United trans

IHC’s EasyLease acquires 60% stake in United Trans, expands interest in mobility sector

By combining their expertise, EasyLease and United Trans aim to deliver a wider range of enhanced mobility solutions to customers across the GCC and MENA regions

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Blast from the past: BlackBerry’s Hans-Peter Bauer on company’s pivot

BlackBerry EMEA VP, Hans-Peter Bauer, speaks to Gulf Business about the company’s journey into the enterprise

Xpeng signs partnership with UAE’s Ali&Sons

Tesla’s Chinese rival Xpeng signs partnership with UAE’s Ali&Sons

The electric carmaker will offer the G6 and G9 SUV models in UAE from Q3 2024

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Dubai’s RTA invests Dhs350m to upgrade nol system

The upgrading of the nol system is one of the key deliverables of RTA’s Digital Strategy Roadmap 2023-2030 launched last December

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PIF unveils ‘Electric 360’ partnership, announces new brand revamp

The partnership with Formula E, Extreme E and E1 will promote educational opportunities tied to electric motorsports, as well as community, social programmes and environmental stewardship