Abu Dhabi continues to set a global benchmark for smart and sustainable urban living, and nowhere is this more visible than in Masdar City. A recent video highlights a glimpse into the future of mobility — showcasing a budget-friendly, autonomous transportation system that is already in everyday use.
The future of mobility isn’t a distant concept. It’s already taking shape across our cities, roads, and skies.
According to The Times of India — Switch Mobility, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Ashok Leyland, is restructuring its global operations with a significant strategic shift: closing its UK plant and relocating production to its facility in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), United Arab Emirates. The move is aimed at strengthening cost efficiency, improving market access, and accelerating the company’s position in the fast-growing international electric bus segment.
According to Utilities Middle East — Chinese electric and hybrid vehicles are rapidly reshaping the UAE’s automotive landscape, challenging long-established Japanese and Western manufacturers and signalling a major shift in buyer preferences across the region.
According to Gulf News – Abu Dhabi has taken a decisive step into the future of mobility, becoming the first city in the Middle East and North Africa to commercially deploy fully autonomous vehicles. The announcement was made by the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, during DRIFTx 2025 at the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week. The milestone marks a regional breakthrough in autonomous mobility and reinforces the Emirate’s position as a global leader in transport innovation.
Under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, the region’s leading mobility summit introduces a new global platform for sustainable transport.