UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Audi and Siemens signed an agreement

UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Audi and Siemens signed an agreement

- The three entities plan to add electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to federal roads

- MoEI, Siemens and Audi to co-operate on initiatives that promote the switch to electric vehicles and sustainable mobility

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), Audi Middle East, and Siemens recently signed an agreement to cooperate on boosting electric vehicle charging capacity on federal roads and increasing adoption of EVs across the country.

The agreement follows MoEI’s selection in June of Siemens technology for a nationwide network of ultra-fast chargers. The discussions with Audi are expected to expand on this initiative as part of the brand’s ambitious infrastructure investment plans across the UAE.

“The UAE is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and is on track to being the leader in the Middle East and North Africa in reaching this target,” said Sharif Salim Al Olama, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Industry. “Electric vehicles are integral to this effort, and providing fast, efficient and convenient EV charging infrastructure with partners like Siemens and Audi is a crucial step in the energy transition.”

Since 2020, Audi has been the largest manufacturer of electric vehicles among Germany’s three premium brands. The launch of the e-tron