News

Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com > business > catl-showcases-advanced-energy-storage-solutions-at-wfes-2026

CATL showcases advanced energy storage solutions at WFES 2026 

4+ hour, 13+ min ago   (424+ words) Sun, Jan 18, 2026 | Rajab 29, 1447 | Fajr 05:45 | DXB 21C As governments and industries across the region accelerate investments in renewable energy, electric mobility and electrification, energy storage is increasingly seen as a critical enabler CATL showcased its latest energy storage technologies at the 2026 World…...

Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com > business > auto > adnoc-opens-60-charger-ev-megahub-dubaiabu-dhabi-e11-highway

No more detours: EV charging station on E11 makes Abu Dhabi-Dubai drive stress-free

No more detours: EV charging station on E11 makes Abu Dhabi-Dubai drive stress-free5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (721+ words) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 | Rajab 25, 1447 | Fajr 05:45 | DXB 23.2C Adnoc's megahub brings 60 superfast chargers into a single location and aims to eliminate queues, detours and range anxiety for long-distance commuters For electric vehicle owners commuting daily between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, one persistent concern…...

Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com > business > auto > europes-auto-industry-future-may-be-electric-even-after-eu-climbdown

Europe's auto industry future may be electric even after EU climbdown

2+ week, 10+ hour ago   (624+ words) Sun, Jan 04, 2026 | Rajab 15, 1447 | Fajr 05:43 | DXB 24.1C Brussels' proposal to abandon a 2035 deadline for a total shift to fully electric driving allows Europe's legacy carmakers more time to sell hybrids, but for the longer term, EVs are still the future, analysts and…...

Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com > uae > transport > electric-vehicles-growth-2026

116 million electric vehicles to hit roads globally in 2026; UAE incentivises drivers to switch

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (308+ words) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 | 0 12, 1447 | Fajr 05:42 | DXB 21.2C Authorities continue to invest in public charging networks and provide incentives such as reduced registration fees, free parking and toll exemptions Electric vehicle use is set to grow 30 per cent globally in 2026, with a projection of…...

Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com > kt-network > jaecoo-j8-shs-set-to-elevate-performance-efficiency-and-modern-luxury-with-7-seater-suv

JAECOO J8 SHS set to elevate performance, efficiency and modern luxury with 7-seater SUV

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (383+ words) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 | 0 12, 1447 | Fajr 05:42 | DXB 16.1C A new addition to the brand's expanding new-energy vehicle lineup OMODA&JAECOO UAE is setting the stage for hybrid SUV introductions in the region with an exclusive preview of the JAECOO J8 SHS (Super Hybrid System) Performance…...

Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com > uae > transport > pre-owned-ev-market-surges-41-2025

UAE pre-owned EV market surges 41% in 2025 as electric vehicles gain popularity

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (392+ words) Tue, Dec 30, 2025 | Rajab 10, 1447 | Fajr 05:41 | DXB 24.2C Dubai recorded more than 40,600 electric vehicles registered in the first half of 2025 alone, while Abu Dhabi reported a 60%t increase in EV charging activity The UAE's electric vehicle market is accelerating into a new phase…...

khaleejtimes.com
khaleejtimes.com > uae > transport > pre-owned-ev-market-surges-41-2025

UAE pre-owned EV market surges 41% in 2025 as electric vehicles gain popularity | Khaleej Times

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (392+ words) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 | 0 12, 1447 | Fajr 05:42 | DXB 21.2C Dubai recorded more than 40,600 electric vehicles registered in the first half of 2025 alone, while Abu Dhabi reported a 60%t increase in EV charging activity The UAE's electric vehicle market is accelerating into a new phase of…...

khaleejtimes.com
khaleejtimes.com > business > ev-trends-to-expect-in-2026-the-year-electric-mobility-truly-matures

EV trends to expect in 2026: The year electric mobility truly matures | Khaleej Times

1+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (480+ words) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 | 0 12, 1447 | Fajr 05:42 | DXB 21.3C By 2026, EVs will be firmly embedded in the mainstream, driven by tangible technological improvements, stronger ecosystem integration, and intensifying market competition The global EV share is projected to grow to 24% in 2025 and 26.7% in 2026. In the following…...

Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com > uae > dubai-robotaxi-uber-hail-jumeirah-umm-suqeim-driverless-taxi

Dubai: Now, hail a robotaxi with Uber in 2 major areas

Dubai: Now, hail a robotaxi with Uber in 2 major areas1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (321+ words) Fri, Dec 12, 2025 | Jumada al-Thani 21, 1447 | Fajr 05:32 | DXB 29.2C Robotaxi WeRide is now available on the Uber app, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Thursday, December 11. "WeRide Robotaxi vehicles booked through the Uber app will be available in Umm Suqeim and…...

Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com > uae > transport > kt-tries-fully-driverless-uber-ride-abu-dhabi

'Like a ghost behind the wheel': KT tries fully driverless Uber ride in Abu Dhabi

'Like a ghost behind the wheel': KT tries fully driverless Uber ride in Abu Dhabi2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (771+ words) Fri, Nov 14, 2025 | Jumada al-Awwal 23, 1447 | Fajr 05:15 | DXB 30.3C The steering wheel twitched first. Then it began to turn " slowly, deliberately " even though the driver's seat was completely empty. For a moment, it felt like a ghost had slipped behind the wheel, guiding…...