Chinese autonomous driving companies including WeRide, Baidu Apollo Go, and Momenta are expanding commercial robotaxi deployments in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The rollouts align with Dubai's goal of making 25 percent of mobility trips driverless. Bilateral cooperation was formalized through a digital economy and AI memorandum of understanding signed by UAE and Chinese ministries.
Chinese autonomous driving firms including WeRide, Baidu Apollo Go, and Momenta are accelerating commercial robotaxi deployments across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. These rollouts align with Dubai's 25 percent driverless trip target and follow a bilateral MoU signed by the UAE and China to expand cooperation in digital infrastructure, AI, and smart transportation. Official data also shows over 14,500 Chinese business licenses active in the UAE.
Chinese autonomous driving companies including WeRide and Baidu Apollo Go are expanding commercial robotaxi deployments across the UAE, specifically in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. WeRide has partnered with Uber and Grab, while Apollo Go has deployed autonomous taxis on Dubai streets. Alongside international rollouts, firms face market challenges including financial losses and stock volatility.
Hong Kong authorities granted Baidu's Apollo Go a fully driverless vehicle trial permit on Airport Island following extensive road tests. The deployment aligns with broader international expansion by Chinese autonomous driving operators, including WeRide's robotaxi operations across Abu Dhabi and Dubai in partnership with Uber and Grab. Financial and industry data show rapid trip volume growth alongside ongoing profitability and technical reliability challenges.
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