Dubai ready to lead world in autonomous transport, says Sheikh Hamdan

Dubai ready to lead world in autonomous transport, says Sheikh Hamdan

‘Dubai is ready to lead the world in the sustainable smart mobility sector.’ This was underscored by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, as he inaugurated the 3rd Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport on Tuesday.

Taking to micro-blogging platform X (formerly Twitter), Sheikh Hamdan said: “I attended the opening of the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, and honoured the winners of the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport. Featuring 2,000 international participants, 53 speakers and 40 exhibitors, the congress is the first event of its kind in the Middle East.

“By setting an inspiring example in adopting future technologies, Dubai is ready to lead the world in the sustainable smart mobility sector,” he underlined.

Organised by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the two-day event is in line with Dubai Strategy for Smart Self-Driving Transport that was initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, aimed at transforming 25 per cent of mobility journeys in Dubai into smart and driverless journeys by 2030.

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