Abu Dhabi is taking a giant leap toward revolutionizing urban transportation with the signing of nine strategic agreements aimed at creating a smart, safe, and sustainable mobility ecosystem. These initiatives, unveiled during the DRIFTx 2025 event as part of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week, span across air, land, and sea, showcasing the emirate’s commitment to cutting-edge technology and innovation. The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), in collaboration with global and national partners, is spearheading these efforts to transform the way residents and visitors navigate the city. Key projects include AI-powered traffic-monitoring drones, personal driverless vehicles, mini robo-buses, electric air taxis, and autonomous marine vessels. Additionally, the agreements focus on enhancing connectivity through 5G and 5.5G networks, bolstering cybersecurity, and advancing autonomous logistics with self-driving trucks and cargo drones. These initiatives not only aim to reduce congestion and emissions but also to improve first- and last-mile connectivity, ensuring a seamless and eco-friendly transportation experience. With these partnerships, Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a global leader in smart mobility, setting a benchmark for other cities to follow.
Traffic drones, automated public transport: 9 deals to ease Abu Dhabi commutes
