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RTA unveils Dhs1.6bn digital strategy

Dubai’s RTA unveils Dhs1.6bn digital strategy

The digital strategy implementation will be carried out over four phases spanning seven years

Blacklane Middle East expands all-electric fleet tenfold (Image: Supplied by Blacklane Middle East)

Blacklane Middle East expands all-electric fleet tenfold

The luxury chauffeur hailing service launched services in the UAE in March 2023

RTA makes modifications to routes and schedules

Dubai’s RTA makes changes to bus routes and schedules

The changes are aimed at expanding and integrating the public bus network with other public transport modes such as the metro and marine transport

A new era in mobility: Adopting advanced technologies and customer centricity

Advanced technologies have led to a paradigm shift in the automotive sector

The new Land Rover Defender 130 surfs the dunes

The beast can go from zero to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, and that’s just one of the things we love about it

Al-Futtaim Automotive’s Katib Belkhodja on customer-centric approach

Exclusive: Katib Belkhodja on Al-Futtaim Automotive’s customer-first strategy

Al-Futtaim Automotive’s director of customer centricity tells us how the group plans to leverage digital ecosystems to create hyper-personalised customer experiences

Uber Green fares dropped in Dubai Image credit Uber

Uber Green fares reduced in Dubai

Each Uber Green trip emits at least 25 per cent less carbon emissions than the average ride

Dubai to expand ev charging infrastructure Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai’s plan to increase EV charging stations gains momentum

With the emirate’s focus on green mobility, DEWA aims to grow the city’s network of public EV charging stations by 170 per cent in less than three years.

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Go electric: Dubai’s RTA unveils new initiative for e-scooter stations

The stations are designed to provide a range of flexible transportation options, including bikes, mountain bikes and e-scooters

Uber and Saudi railway deal

Saudi railways integrates Uber’s reserve product on rail platform

The service allows passengers to pre-book up to four reserve rides to and from seven train stations across six cities

RTA

RTA signs three agreements to drive sustainable mobility in public buses

RTA inked the agreements as part of ongoing search for innovative transport solutions through enhanced collaboration with the private sector

Hyundai Group EV investment

Hyundai Motor, LG plan $4.3bn EV battery plant in US

Construction of the EV battery facility will start in the second half of 2023 and production will begin as early as the end of 2025

Etihad Rail and Uber sign MoU photo credit Uber

Etihad Rail, Uber sign MoU to jointly bolster integrated mobility services

The companies will look at integrating e-hailing services and explore the possibility of creating an Uber dedicated pickup and drop-off area for passengers within stations

Careem partners RTA in Dubai

Careem, RTA partner to launch ‘School Rides’ in Dubai

The company said its customers can select the ‘School Rides’ car type on its multiservice app to book affordable school rides for their children

Uber insights for MENA 2022 app

Tourists from over 80 countries visited MENA region in 2022, reveals Uber

The latest insights revealed that the number of sustainable trips in the UAE doubled with over 9 per cent of trips requested in Q1 2023 being emission-free

Yango

Interview: Islam Abdul Karim, general manager, Yango GCC

Yango is an international ride-hailing service, operating in more than 20 countries worldwide

Expo City Dubai unveils new attractions for visitors

Expo City Dubai unveils new attractions for visitors

The Stories of Nations exhibitions are located in the opportunity, mobility and sustainability districts

Uber app (Photo Illustration by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Uber transports 2.6 million riders across Qatar during FIFA World Cup

According to Uber, people from 95 countries used its app while visiting Qatar during the tournament

Admiral

Admiral Mobility to bring 5,000 electric commercial vehicles to the Middle East

The order stems from a strategic partnership between Admiral Mobility and Geely Farizon Commercial Group

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How artificial intelligence can help reduce road accidents

Daniel Avdagic, CEO of AV Living Lab explains some of the technologies to look out for in 2023 that will focus on road safety

Abu Dhabi Airports Groupe ADP sign MoU

Abu Dhabi Airports, Groupe ADP ink MoU to explore advanced air mobility solutions

The French company will be supporting Abu Dhabi Airports in laying the ground for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to transport people and cargo

selfdrive

How Selfdrive is rethinking on-demand mobility

Soham Shah, founder and CEO of Selfdrive, the smart mobility app, tells Gulf Business about introducing the UAE’s first ‘drive a new car every year’ programme

Udrive automotive

How tech-enabled automotive apps are changing the face of the industry

Automotive apps will power innovation in the car rental sector, says Udrive CEO Nicholas Watson

Udrive Stations has launched in DWTC and will have two stations in the area — one near the World Trade Centre Residence and another near the business hub One Central — strategically covering both the residents, visitors and employees in the area.

Udrive launches area-exclusive car rental station near Dubai World Trade Centre

The stations are geofences that have been incorporated into Udrive’s proprietary technology infrastructure and are only accessible to users of select communities

Bikeera

Bikeera teams up with Binance Pay to accept virtual payments in the UAE

Settlements will be facilitated by Binance, and the crypto-to-crypto gateway will support various crypto assets such as BNB, Bitcoin and Ethereum

RTA, ARCAB to collaborate

Dubai’s RTA to trial smart app to meet demand for medium-sized bus services

The platform will play a vital role in generating demand for micro-mobility networks by opening routes for medium-sized buses, aiming to attract a new segment of riders

Museum of the Future RTA

Museum of the Future, RTA accelerate smart city mobility with strategic partnership

The strategic partnership agreement is signed to deepen collaboration on the future of mobility across cities and communities

Tier Mobility Dubai Districts

Tier Mobility expands across 10 districts in Dubai

Al Khawaneej, Business Bay, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Marina Promenade, Greens, Jumeirah Beach Cycle Track, and Palm Jumeirah are among the new districts

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How SMEs can leverage opportunities within the on-demand mobility and contactless driving sectors

The e-hailing industry is expected to develop at a CAGR between 15 to 28 per cent, resulting in an increased market size of $285bn by 2030

Ekar launches contactless peer-to-peer carshare in Saudi Arabia

The company’s digital peer-to-peer solution eliminates the requirement for the host and the renter to meet in person