Ras Al Khaimah has launched a dedicated testing facility for autonomous vehicles and expanded its RoboTaxi trials to Al Dhait South, marking a major step towards developing the emirate's future transport network.

The Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) unveiled its autonomous mobility framework and the Autonomous Vehicle Sandbox initiative on Friday, October 30, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.

The initiative aims to provide an integrated environment for testing and evaluating self-driving technologies, while attracting international companies specialising in autonomous vehicles and smart mobility solutions.

The announcement was made at a ceremony at the InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort, attended by Zeng Jixin, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the UAE, Ms.…