The Council of Ministers (government) of the United Arab Emirates today approved the first national license for a private company to operate autonomous vehicles on public roads, said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, Report informs via TASS.
"At today's Council of Ministers meeting, we also approved the first national license to use self-driving vehicles on the country's roads," he tweeted. The UAE Prime Minister noted that a specialized company, WeRide, received the permit.
Besides, today the UAE government approved a policy on electric vehicles. It includes the creation of a national network of chargers, the regulation of the market for such vehicles, as well as support for related industries.