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Abra
Future transport in the UAE: Flying taxis, electric abras, self-driving cars in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The UAE is emerging as a global pioneer in smart vehicles and autonomous transport
Dubai transport
In pictures: Dubai to launch world’s first electric aerial taxi service by 2026
The project is part of RTA’s future mobility initiatives, aimed at providing transportation services for both Dubai residents and visitors
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi announces new railway plan
Etihad Rail and UAE National Rail Network to develop railway service between Abu Dhabi and Al Dhannah
Ajman Government
OWS continues to disrupt the automotive sector
Ready to launch the GCC region’s largest automotive remanufacturing plant in Q2 of 2023, Oweis Zahran, CEO, OWS Automotive reveals that its flagship hub in Ajman will transform the region’s automotive industry across sustainability, training and innovation
Etihad Rail
Passenger trains in the pipeline as UAE’s Etihad Rail project inks $326.7 million with Spain’s CAF
Each passenger train will have a seating capacity of more than 400 people, and will run at speeds up to 200 kilometres per hour, facilitating quick, safe, comfortable, and cost-saving travel in the UAE
Al Futtaim Motors
Al-Futtaim Toyota opens its new, futuristic showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road
The new showroom features advanced technologies and provides an omnichannel experience
Driverless taxis
Driverless taxis trialled on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
TXAI app allows residents to book a driverless car to pick them up from one of nine locations on Yas Island
Etihad Rail
All tunnels excavated as UAE’s railway project progresses
Fujairah ruler lauds efforts of Etihad Rail to carry out the tunnelling without impacting nearby communities
GCC transport
The UAE has finally been removed from the UK’s travel Red List
UAE, Qatar, India and Bahrain will be moved from the Red List to the Amber List and all changes come into effect Sunday 8th August at 4am, Grant Shapps, UK Secretary of State for Transport, said on Twitter
Etihad Rail
Gulf’s longest tunnel excavated as part of UAE national rail project
Etihad Rail says the 1.8km tunnel is part of Package D on Stage Two of the railway project which runs for 145km from Dubai and Sharjah, through the Al Hajar Mountains
Abu Dhabi
$530m roads projects launched to shorten UAE travel times
Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates series of new road networks and development projects