Autonomous delivery vehicles and robotaxis are expanding across the UAE, with officials projecting thousands of autonomous taxis in operation by next year. Speaking at the AI Everything 2026 summit, officials stated the UAE aims to become the largest deployer of autonomous taxis outside China. Abu Dhabi is also targeting becoming an AI-native government by 2027.
Abu Dhabi will host the AI Everything exhibition and summit on October 6 and 7, 2026, at ADNEC, convening over 400 companies and 180 speakers. The event highlights the transition of artificial intelligence from pilot experiments into operational deployment across public administration, healthcare, and enterprise sectors.
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