Emirates to Embrace Electric Seaglider Travel

Emirates to Embrace Electric Seaglider Travel

Arabian Post -The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised for a transportation revolution with the announcement of a partnership between the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Regent, a US maritime transport company. This collaboration aims to bring high-speed, electric-powered seagliders to the UAE, drastically reducing travel times between key emirates. The agreement paves the way for the construction of Regent’s Viceroy seagliders within the UAE. These innovative vessels utilize […]

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised for a transportation revolution with the announcement of a partnership between the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Regent, a US maritime transport company. This collaboration aims to bring high-speed, electric-powered seagliders to the UAE, drastically reducing travel times between key emirates.

The agreement paves the way for the construction of Regent’s Viceroy seagliders within the UAE. These innovative vessels utilize a technology called “wing-in-ground effect,” enabling them to skim mere inches above the water’s surface at speeds exceeding 290 kilometers per hour. This translates to a potential 25-minute journey between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, a route currently taking over an hour by car.

The UAE Department of Transport is also involved in the initiative, exploring the integration of