Abu Dhabi to establish industrial cluster for autonomous vehicles

Abu Dhabi Media Office

A dedicated zone for Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (SAVI) will be set up in the UAE capital, which is expected to contribute AED 90 to AED 120 billion to the UAE economy and generate 30,000-50,000 jobs.

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has endorsed the SAVI cluster, which aims to transform the development of autonomous vehicles across air, land and sea.

He said the initiative is part of Abu Dhabi's efforts to enhance its competitiveness while transitioning to clean and sustainable industries.

Sheikh Khaled also gave directives to create an enabling ecosystem to drive the sector’s growth and establish strategic partnerships to develop Emirati talent and attract global talent.

More from UAE News

  • UAE sends search and rescue team to Myanmar

    The UAE has urgently dispatched a search and rescue team, comprising members from Abu Dhabi Police, the National Guard, and the Joint Operations Command, to support efforts for save people affected by earthquake in Myanmar.

  • UAE fuel prices announced for April

    Motorists in the UAE will enjoy reduced fuel prices in April, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Monday.

  • New Syrian government welcomed by UAE

    The UAE has welcomed the formation of the new Syrian government, and affirmed its support for the Syrian people’s aspirations towards achieving stability and prosperity.

  • Umm Al Quwain Ruler's mother passes away

    His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, has mourned the death of his mother Sheikha Hassa bint Hamid bin Abdulrahman Al-Shamsi.