<p>Abu Dhabi has taken a major step toward futuristic logistics. The nation has rolled out its first pilot for autonomous delivery vehicles. On Monday (Sep 15), the emirate's Smart and Autonomous Systems Council issued the very first licence plate for a self-driving delivery vehicle. Here's everything you need to know about it.</p><h2><strong>Welcome to the future: AI-based self-delivery vehicles become a reality in Abu Dhabi</strong></h2><p>According to reports, the futuristic autonomous delivery vehicles have started rolling out in Abhi Dabhi. The vehicle is built by Autogo — a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based K2. It will operate in partnership with EMX, the logistics arm of Emirates Post, 7X.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Under the supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, <a href="https://twitter.com/ad_mobility?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ad_mobility</a>, an affiliate of <a href="https://twitter.com/AbuDhabiDMT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AbuDhabiDMT</a>, has launched Abu Dhabi’s first pilot for autonomous delivery vehicles, and issued the first self-driving delivery vehicle licence plate in the emirate. <a href="https://t.co/QFlaxZOFDH">pic.twitter.com/QFlaxZOFDH</a></p>&mdash; مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/ADMediaOffice/status/1967544360800772420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-trade-czar-peter-navarro-lashes-out-at-india-again-ahead-of-trade-talks-unfair-trade-funding-putin-s-war-1757995749305"><strong>Trump’s trade czar Peter Navarro lashes out at India again ahead of trade talks: 'Unfair trade, funding Putin’s war'</strong></a></p><p>According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, the vehicles rely on artificial intelligence and smart mobility systems to navigate city streets, carry out deliveries, and operate without human drivers.</p><p>The pilot programme has begun in Masdar City, with plans to expand the full-scale commercial service across the capital gradually.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ar" dir="rtl">إطلاق مركز النقل المتكامل (أبوظبي للتنقل) للتشغيل التجريبي لمركبات التوصيل ذاتية القيادة، وإصدار أول لوحة أرقام لمركبة مرخصة من هذا النوع في أبوظبي، يُجسّد التزام الإمارة بتطوير بنية تحتية متقدمة للتنقّل الذكي والمستدام.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AutonomousAD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AutonomousAD</a> <a href="https://t.co/3NhXhO4acR">pic.twitter.com/3NhXhO4acR</a></p>&mdash; أبوظبي للأنظمة ذاتية الحركة | Abu Dhabi Autonomous (@AutonomousAD) <a href="https://twitter.com/AutonomousAD/status/1967542936813600890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Sustainability goals</strong></h2><p>Officials say the initiative is part of Abu Dhabi's broader target to make a 25 per cent of all trips in the emirate smart and sustainable by 2040. The city has already trialled autonomous taxis in selected areas.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-are-hunting-you-trump-shares-shocking-video-of-fresh-strike-on-venezuelan-boat-reveals-3-narcoterrorists-killed-watch-1757992478375"><strong>'We are hunting you': Trump shares shocking video of fresh strike on Venezuelan boat; reveals 3 ‘narcoterrorists’ killed. Watch!</strong></a></p><p>Dr Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, Acting Director General of Abu Dhabi Mobility, said the launch is more than a technical test. "This project is not just a technical trial but part of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen smart logistics, leverage advanced technologies to reduce emissions and congestion, and improve quality of life in our cities," he said.</p><p>Tariq Al Wahedi, Group CEO of 7X, added that his company is working toward a delivery model that is faster, safer, more adaptable, and more sustainable, in line with the UAE’s green economy and digital transformation plans.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Abu Dhabi has launched its first pilot program for autonomous delivery vehicles, issuing the very first license plate for a self-driving vehicle on Monday.

Abu Dhabi has taken a major step toward futuristic logistics. The nation has rolled out its first pilot for autonomous delivery vehicles. On Monday (Sep 15), the emirate's Smart and Autonomous Systems Council issued the very first licence plate for a self-driving delivery vehicle. Here's everything you need to know about it. Welcome to the future: AI-based self-delivery vehicles become a reality in Abu Dhabi According to reports, the futuristic autonomous delivery vehicles have started rolling out in Abhi Dabhi. The vehicle is built by Autogo — a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based K2. It will operate in partnership with EMX, the logistics arm of Emirates Post, 7X.

<p>Abu Dhabi has launched its first pilot program for autonomous delivery vehicles, issuing the very first license plate for a self-driving vehicle on Monday.</p>

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