Business UpdateJul 17, 2026, 10:19 PM
WeRide's UAE Autonomous Driving Recognized as Top AI Cooperation
AI Summary
WeRide announced its autonomous driving deployment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was recognized as one of the Top 10 examples of international cooperation in Chinese AI technologies at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference. The company was the sole autonomous driving firm on the list, highlighting its successful international deployment and commercialization of AI innovation. WeRide operates fully driverless Robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ras Al Khaimah, being the only company outside the US to offer such services on the Uber platform, and holds national self-driving licenses in the UAE.
Key Highlights
- WeRide's UAE autonomous driving deployment selected as one of Top 10 international cooperation examples in Chinese AI.
- WeRide was the only autonomous driving company included in the national case collection at WAIC 2026.
- Operates commercial Robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, accessible via Uber.
- First company outside the US providing fully driverless Robotaxi services on Uber.
- Received UAE's national license for self-driving vehicles in 2023.
- Robotaxi network covers approximately 70% of Abu Dhabi's core urban areas.
- Autonomous driving products have a presence in over 40 cities across 12 countries.
- Holds autonomous driving permits in 8 countries and operates a global L4 fleet of over 3,000 vehicles.
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