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commercial EVs, standardising regulatory requirements and processes across the UAE, identifying
circular solutions for battery recycling, and implementing incentives for EV adoption.

The findings are the result of expert discussions at a Policy Hack session hosted in May 2024 by
UICCA, Amazon and 7X that brought together more than 50 representatives from logistics
companies, EV charger operators, fleet operators, UAE ministries, and energy and transport
authorities to identify challenges and potential solutions to electrifying delivery fleets.

Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of UICCA, said: “This report
delivers a clear and actionable pathway to electrifying last-mile delivery in the UAE, a critical lever
in the country’s wider decarbonisation agenda. Grounded in input from leading experts and
industry stakeholders, it reflects our commitment at UICCA to advancing pragmatic, high-impact
climate solutions. Accelerating the adoption of electric light commercial vehicles is not only a
carbon reduction imperative; it is an opportunity to reshape urban mobility, stimulate green
investment, and drive the evolution of a smarter, more resilient transport ecosystem. Now is the
time to translate these insights into coordinated action and build the enabling environment needed
for systems-level transformation.”

Prashant Saran, Director of Operations for Middle East, Africa and Türkiye at Amazon, said: “This
landmark report underscores the UAE’s strategic position to lead the region’s transition toward
electric light commercial vehicles, driven by ambitious sustainability targets, and the rapid growth
of online retail. At Amazon, we are aligned with this transformation, and we remain committed to
supporting these efforts through a sustained public-private collaboration, targeted infrastructure
investment, and scalable tech-enabled solutions, that advance the UAE’s sustainability goals and
our own commitment to net-zero carbon. The report details potential pathways for ELCV adoption
in last-mile delivery, contributing to discussions about the future of logistics in the UAE and broader
region.”
Tariq Al Wahedi, Group Chief Executive Officer of 7X, said: “Electrifying last-mile logistics is not just
an operational shift; it is a national imperative. The Policy Hack has demonstrated that when
forward-looking regulators, solution-driven partners, and fleet operators unite, we can accelerate
the deployment of scalable EV infrastructure that meets the unique needs of the UAE’s logistics
sector. At 7X, we are proud to be part of this transformation through our logistics arm, EMX,
committed to co-developing solutions that are efficient, inclusive, and sustainable.”
The report and Policy Hack event are part of a wider project led by UICCA, 7X and Amazon to
accelerate the adoption of ELCVs in the UAE in alignment with the UAE’s National Electric Vehicles
Policy. The policy aims to reduce energy consumption in the transport sector by 20 per cent by 2050
through collaboration between federal, local and private sector partners. The UAE also aims to
increase the share of electric vehicles to 50 per cent of total vehicles by 2050.
To discover the full list of recommendations for LCV electrification policies in the UAE, download
the report via the link here.

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