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9/10/25, 11:08 AM UAE to launch driverless delivery vehicles within a year - The Economic Times
UAE to launch driverless delivery vehicles within a

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Synopsis
The UAE will soon see driverless delivery vehicles on its roads. 7X Group is expanding
autonomous vehicle trials across the Emirates. The company aims to have these
vehicles delivering goods nationwide within a year. This initiative will benefit courier
services by reducing traffic and costs. Other companies are also testing autonomous
deliveries in the UAE.

Agencies The UAE is set to expand its use of
autonomous technology from self-
driving taxis to driverless delivery
vehicles across the country within the
next year, 7X Group said on Monday, as

reported by Khaleej Times. The
company is currently conducting trials in
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, delivering
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“A few autonomous trucks are already
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We need a certain number of hours to
prove that it is safe. Then it will be extended to Khalifa City. We will then do
another trial in Dubai as well. In one year, we will have those vehicles on the
roads across the UAE," said Tariq Al Wahedi, Group CEO.

The CEO emphasised that the system will benefit courier, express and parcel

(CEP) services by reducing traffic and costs. “It’s crucial because all CEP
players can put their shipments for delivery. It's like a train; it will stop at
stations and deliver the goods. This will reduce traffic on the roads, and will be
very economical for all CEP players,” he said to Khaleej Times during the 28th
Universal Postal Union (UPU) event in Dubai.

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