Space42, e& to develop, deploy vehicle-to-everything tech across UAE

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Space42 has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with e& UAE to jointly develop and deploy vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies aimed at advancing autonomous mobility and smart city infrastructure across the UAE.

The collaboration will merge Space42’s Sovereign Mobility Cloud and autonomous vehicle solutions with e& UAE’s 5.5G, edge computing, and secure communication technologies, laying the groundwork for 6G readiness.

Both companies plan to co-develop pilot projects, regulatory frameworks, and business models to enable large-scale connected and autonomous mobility nationwide.

V2X technology: How it works

V2X technology allows vehicles to communicate with other cars, road infrastructure, and pedestrians, enhancing safety and efficiency through real-time situational awareness and traffic analytics. The technology also supports over-the-air updates, enabling autonomous vehicles to refine maps and share data with nearby vehicles through edge nodes.

“This partnership brings together innovation on the ground and in the cloud. By combining Space42’s autonomous systems with e& UAE’s advanced networks, we can turn vehicles into more intelligent, connected and embodied agents that move safely through our cities,” said Hasan Al Hosani, CEO of Smart Solutions at Space42. “This work also builds on Space42’s efforts to integrate space, AI, and mobility technologies into everyday life, advancing the UAE’s vision of building sustainable, efficient, and autonomous transportation systems.”

Masood M Sharif Mahmood, CEO of e& UAE, added: “Together with Space42, we’re combining UAE-wide 5.5G, edge compute and secure communications with the Sovereign Mobility Cloud to let vehicles ‘see’ more, react faster and share trusted data with roads, signals and pedestrians. Our goal is to help regulators and city operators stand up safe, certifiable pilots that improve road safety and keep traffic moving, while laying a clear path from today’s 5.5G to tomorrow’s 6G era.”

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Space42 and e& will collaborate in three main areas

The three areas include:

• Connected infrastructure and networks: Integrating terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, edge computing, and roadside units with Space42’s Sovereign Mobility Cloud for large-scale V2X communication.

• Autonomous and connected mobility pilots: Testing AV shuttles, robotaxis, and logistics fleets across Abu Dhabi and other smart mobility zones to enhance traffic flow and safety.

• Ecosystem and commercial models: Working with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), Department of Municipalities and Transportation (DMT), and Abu Dhabi Police to establish national standards and certification frameworks for commercial rollout.

The initiative aligns with the UAE’s National AI Strategy 2031, which aims to position the country as a global leader in artificial intelligence, particularly in next-generation mobility. It also supports the mission of the Smart Autonomous Systems Council by integrating AI, edge computing, and secure data networks to create adaptive, interconnected systems for vehicles, infrastructure, and people.

Since 2021, Space42 has logged over 600,000 kilometres of autonomous driving and completed 20,000 passenger trips through TXAI, its flagship robotaxi service, demonstrating how autonomy can move from pilot projects to public use when supported by robust digital infrastructure.

At the heart of that ecosystem is Space42’s Sovereign Mobility Cloud and Digital Twin of Abu Dhabi, enabling vehicles to interact with their environment in real-time by fusing satellite, sensor, and city network data, turning every journey into intelligence that strengthens the UAE’s wider mobility ecosystem.