Self-driving cars could hit the UAE’s roads as early as 2021.
That’s according to the Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (ESMA), which is working on a draft law for regulating autonomous vehicles.
The plan was revealed at the International Conference on Future Mobility in Dubai.
ESMA’s Director-General, Abdulla Al Maeeni, spoke to ARN News.
If the legislation is approved, the UAE could become the first country in the world to have standards around driverless vehicles.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed unveils Dubai Metro's new Gold Line
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday unveiled Dubai Metro's new 24-km Gold Line that will be built at a cost AED 34 billion.
DMCC to launch two new commercial towers for "Uptown Dubai" by 2028
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has launched two new commercial towers, “One Uptown Place” and “Two Uptown Place”, as part of the expansion of the Uptown Dubai area.
UAE, Netherlands discuss regional developments and stability
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Tom Berendsen on Wednesday.
Abu Dhabi inspects schools to ensure compliance with safety protocols
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have reviewed evacuation plans, early warning systems, and the readiness of response teams out at more than 480 schools and nurseries just days after reopening educational institutions for in-person learning.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed discusses AI, space developments with Elon Musk
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed developments in artificial intelligence and space in a phone call with American entrepreneur Elon Musk on Wednesday.
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