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Dubai: Driverless vehicles will be put through hundreds of simulated and real-world traffic situations at a new testing facility in Dubai as the emirate steps up efforts to move autonomous transport technologies from experimental trials to everyday use on its roads. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has…
Dubai has inaugurated Dubai Mobility Labs, a cutting-edge testing ground for autonomous vehicles, in collaboration with the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ). The facility, located at Dubai Silicon Oasis, is described as the most sophisticated autonomous mobility testing site in the Middle East. It provides 248 simulated and real-world testing scenarios to evaluate vehicle safety, reliability, and performance in complex traffic and environmental conditions before they can be deployed on public roads.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of RTA, emphasized that the labs would help Dubai lead in developing and adopting future technologies, solidifying its position as a global model for smart and autonomous mobility. The labs will also facilitate collaboration between government agencies, private companies, universities, and research institutions to attract autonomous mobility companies, investment, and specialized talent to Dubai.
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