The electric-vehicle and smart-mobility exhibition, launched Tuesday, brings together more than 300 organisations and around 120 speakers at Dubai World Trade Centre. It continues through Thursday
DUBAI: Dubai’s first International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference (EV World 2026) opened on November 10, bringing together more than 300 local and international companies, authorities and organisations to explore the future of sustainable transport.
The three-day exhibition runs until November 12 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and China EV100 organised the event under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. Around 120 industry experts and officials are participating in discussions on electric mobility, technology and energy.
RTA Showcases Electric Buses and Autonomous Taxis
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of RTA’s Board of Executive Directors, toured the exhibition and reviewed technologies from leading manufacturers and mobility companies.
The displays feature electric buses, autonomous driving systems, fast-charging technologies and smart infrastructure. RTA is also showcasing electric motorcycles with battery-swapping stations, an electric abra project and its autonomous taxi initiative.
Major participants include Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Abu Dhabi Mobility, Al-Futtaim Group, BYD, XPENG and Heriot-Watt University Dubai.
Flying Cars and Future Mobility Take Centre Stage
The exhibition also highlights vehicles designed for both road and air travel, autonomous robots and advanced transport systems. Participants are exploring battery technologies, fleet management, artificial intelligence and last-mile delivery solutions. These innovations could improve transport efficiency while reducing emissions.
Impact to Expect
EV World 2026 aims to strengthen international partnerships, attract investment and accelerate Dubai’s transition towards cleaner transport. The exhibition supports RTA’s Zero-Emissions Public Transportation in Dubai 2050 strategy while creating opportunities for manufacturers, technology companies and government authorities to collaborate on future mobility solutions.
