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TERRA makes history bringing smart battery swapping to Mena

Thu, 19 Oct 2023

In an era when the world is at a crossroads between sustainable living and technological innovation, TERRA, a pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) technology, is reshaping the last-mile delivery industry in the Mena region.

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Star Charge sets up regional HQ at Abu Dhabi’s SAVI cluster

Thu, 19 Oct 2023

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced that Star Charge is expanding its global operations by setting up its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi’s SAVI cluster in Masdar City.

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UAE, Qatar in top 10 of Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index

Thu, 19 Oct 2023

UAE and Qatar secure spots in the global top 10, ranking 7th, and 9th respectively in the Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (Gemrix) 2023 published by Arthur D. Little, the world’s first management consulting firm.

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Abu Dhabi’s SAVI cluster partners with Pony.ai

Wed, 18 Oct 2023

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has said that leading global autonomous driving company, Pony.ai, is set to join Abu Dhabi’s Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industry (SAVI) cluster in Masdar City.

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ADIO and NWTN collaborate in smart vehicle innovation

Wed, 18 Oct 2023

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), has signed an MoU with NWTN, a UAE-based smart vehicle company, to expand smart vehicle innovation to boost Abu Dhabi’s green economy.

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Archer to launch electric air taxi service in UAE by 2026

Tue, 17 Oct 2023

US startup Archer Aviation has entered into a deal with Abu Dhabi Investment Office for the launch of its electric air-taxi service in UAE by 2026. Archer, which has raised $1.1 billion in funding, is set to open its first non-US factory in the emirate.

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Nissan unveils advanced EV Hyper Tourer concept

Tue, 17 Oct 2023

Nissan Motor Co on Tuesday unveiled the Nissan Hyper Tourer, the third in its series of advanced electric-vehicle (EV) concepts that will feature at the Japan Mobility Show starting October 25.

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KSA unveils mega bus transport project linking 200 cities

Tue, 17 Oct 2023

Saudi Arabia has launched a mega bus transport project that aims to link 200 cities and provinces and help accommodate 6 million passengers annually. Besides creating 35,000 new job opportunities, it will add SAR3.2 billion ($852 million) to the GDP.

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Mabanee unit in deal to purchase prime plot in Bahrain Bay

Tue, 17 Oct 2023

Leading Kuwaiti developer Mabanee said one of its key subsidiaries in Bahrain has reached a deal to purchase a 9,554 sq m vacant plot in Bahrain Bay for KD5 million ($16 million). This is in line with its plan for further investment and development.

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Pop icon Shania Twain to perform at Abu Dhabi F1 concert

Tue, 17 Oct 2023

Global country pop and fashion icon Shania Twain is set to perform at Etihad Park on Saturday, November 25, at the Yasalam After-Race Concerts of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023.