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Expo City Dubai And Yango Group Launch Autonomous Food Delivery

AI-powered delivery robots are now serving Expo City Dubai, advancing the city’s smart mobility vision with zero-emission, last-mile logistics.

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2 weeks ago

May 6, 2025

Nour Nasir

Yango

Yango Group has kicked off a four-month pilot program for autonomous food delivery at Expo City Dubai, introducing AI-powered robots that offer a glimpse into the future of last-mile logistics. The initiative aims to enhance convenience for employees, residents, and visitors, while supporting Dubai’s broader smart city ambitions.

The electric, zero-emission robots will deliver meals from select restaurants to Expo City’s main office at Al Wasl Plaza. Operated through the Expo City Eats app, the service currently supports deliveries to the Al Wasl 3 building from four dining outlets.

Using high-definition maps and a suite of sensors, the robots navigate urban areas in real time, avoiding pedestrians, vehicles, and obstacles — even in low light or adverse weather. The bots independently plan their routes and adjust to dynamic conditions, quietly weaving through city environments with precision.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Expo City Dubai on this pilot program,” said Nikita Gavrilov, Regional Head of Yango Tech Autonomy. “[The] clearly defined zones provide a perfectly controlled environment to safely and efficiently test autonomous technologies”.

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The trial is being conducted through Expo City’s Urban Lab, a city-wide innovation platform designed to test and scale technologies for sustainable, human-centric cities. “Urban Lab lowers barriers to innovation, rigorously testing solutions and preparing markets to adopt impactful, sustainable technologies,” said Dr. Amy Hochadel, Vice President – Urban Lab, Expo City Dubai.

If successful, the pilot will expand to include more restaurants and offer autonomous deliveries to all Expo City residents and businesses. The project also broadens the reach of Yango Tech — Yango Group’s B2B division — by adding to its portfolio of AI-powered enterprise solutions.

As autonomous food delivery becomes more viable, Expo City Dubai is positioning itself as a living testbed for innovation — where sustainability, mobility, and technology converge.

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UAE’s Etihad Rail Launches In 2026 — What You Need To Know

A 1,200 km passenger network will transform public transport, with 11 connected cities, and high-speed trains cutting inter-emirate travel times.

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1 day ago

May 19, 2025

Nour Nasir

Etihad Rail

Etihad Rail has confirmed that its long-anticipated passenger train service will officially launch in 2026, ushering in a new era of high-speed, inter-emirate travel. The UAE’s national railway developer shared the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), as work continues on a 1,200 km passenger network set to connect 11 cities across all seven emirates.

The news marks a major leap in public transportation for the country, with passenger trains designed to reach speeds of up to 200 km/h. Travel times will be significantly reduced — Abu Dhabi to Dubai is expected to take just under an hour, while the journey to Fujairah will be cut to around 105 minutes. A separate high-speed line, capable of reaching 350 km/h, is also in the works to link Abu Dhabi and Dubai in just 30 minutes.

The backbone of the network was completed in 2023, when Etihad Rail launched its 900 km freight service linking key industrial and logistics hubs across the UAE, including ports in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Fujairah. Now, the focus has shifted to passenger infrastructure.

The first station will be located in Sakamkam, Fujairah city centre, and a second is confirmed near University City in Sharjah. Dubai’s main station is expected to be adjacent to Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station, while Abu Dhabi’s is anticipated along the corridor separating Mussafah Industrial Area and Mohammed Bin Zayed City.

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Once completed, the passenger network will link cities including Al Sila, Al Ruwais, Al Mirfa, Dubai, Sharjah, Al Dhaid, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Integration with Oman is also part of the long-term vision. A new cross-border project — Hafeet Rail — will span 303 km between Sohar and Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba area. Developed by Etihad Rail in collaboration with Oman Rail and Mubadala, the link is expected to deepen trade and tourism ties between the two countries.

Etihad Rail’s passenger trains will carry up to 400 passengers each and feature Wi-Fi, entertainment systems, charging points, and onboard food and beverage options to ensure a comfortable experience. To further simplify access, passengers will be able to pay with their nol cards, thanks to a partnership between Etihad Rail and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The collaboration aims to integrate fare payments and booking systems under one unified platform.