WeRide UAE Autonomous Driving Recognized as Top AI Collaboration
WeRide's autonomous driving deployment in the UAE has been selected as one of the top ten examples of international collaboration for Chinese AI technologies and products. This recognition was announced at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, highlighting WeRide as the sole autonomous driving company on the list. The company operates commercial driverless Robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, accessible via Uber, and has achieved significant regulatory and commercial milestones in the UAE, including the first city-level L4 autonomous driving commercial permit outside the US. WeRide's global footprint now extends to over 40 cities in 12 countries, with a fleet of over 3,000 L4 autonomous vehicles.
Key Highlights
- WeRide's UAE autonomous driving deployment recognized as a top 10 AI international collaboration example.
- Only autonomous driving company included in the 'AI From China Benefits the World (2026)' national collection.
- Operates commercial driverless Robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, available via Uber.
- First company outside the US to provide driverless Robotaxi services through Uber.
- Received the UAE national autonomous vehicle license in 2023, permitting public road testing and operation.
- Launched the largest commercial Robotaxi service outside the US and China in Abu Dhabi in December 2024.
- First to launch driverless commercial L4 Robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi in November 2025.
- Global operations span over 40 cities in 12 countries with a fleet of over 3,000 L4 autonomous vehicles.
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