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Abu Dhabi Launches First Trials for Autonomous Delivery Vehicles

Trial operations in Masdar City mark a pivotal step towards full-scale commercial services across Abu
Dhabi

TLME News Service

Published on: 16 Sep 2025, 3:33 pm

Under the supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) and in partnership
with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) has
launched Abu Dhabi’s first pilot programme for autonomous delivery vehicles.

The trails are being conducted in collaboration with K2 and EMX, the logistics arm of 7X. This milestone
includes the issuance of the emirate’s first official license plate for a self-driving delivery vehicle.

The auto-delivery vehicles, developed by K2 subsidiary Autogo, represent a cutting-edge solution in
autonomous logistics. Powered by advanced smart mobility and AI technologies, the vehicles can

navigate urban streets and deliver orders efficiently without human intervention.

The trial operation in Masdar City marks a pivotal step towards full-scale commercial services across
Abu Dhabi. By 2040, the emirate aims for 25% of all trips to be made using smart transport solutions,

building on earlier successes such as the introduction of autonomous taxis in key areas of the city.

Incorporating autonomous delivery vehicles into Abu Dhabi’s regulatory framework is a significant step
towards advancing smart logistics, supporting sustainability goals, reducing congestion and carbon
emissions, and enhancing customer experiences in urban settings.

Dr Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, Acting Director General of the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi
Mobility), said: “The pilot operation of autonomous delivery vehicles in Masdar City is a pivotal
milestone in Abu Dhabi’s journey towards building a smart, sustainable transport system that supports

our vision of a more innovative and efficient future.

"It also demonstrates Abu Dhabi’s readiness to adopt and implement the latest global solutions within
a safe and reliable regulatory framework.

Tariq Al Wahedi, Group CEO of 7X, said: “Integrating autonomous delivery vehicles into Abu Dhabi’s

regulatory framework is a strategic milestone toward next-generation smart logistics.

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