The UAE has put its first commercial fleet of driverless electric cargo trucks on the road, marking a step change for the country’s logistics sector. The rollout, led by Evocargo with RAK Ceramics, is taking place in the Al Jazeera Al Hamra industrial zone in Ras Al Khaimah, a hub for large-scale manufacturing and transport projects.

Evocargo’s unmanned N1 trucks are now moving ceramics and sanitary ware between RAK Ceramics sites. Each vehicle can travel up to 200 kilometers per charge and recognizes road signs, crossings, and obstacles in real time. It’s the first time autonomous trucks have been used commercially in the UAE, a move that places the country among a small group of markets deploying driverless freight at scale.

The N1 runs on Evocargo’s fifth-generation autopilot and an AI-based multi-sensor system using LIDAR, sonar, and cameras to interpret surroundings and react instantly to changing road conditions. A four-layer safety framework underpins the system, designed to ensure both reliability and data accuracy. The trucks operate around the clock, pausing only to charge while loading or unloading.

“This launch proves autonomous, zero-emission transport is no longer a concept, but a viable solution for daily commercial operations,” said Shaheem Musthafa, CEO of Evocargo Autonomous Logistic Services in the UAE. “Our Robots-as-a-Service model makes this innovation accessible and scalable, offering businesses subscription-based access to autonomous vehicles without upfront costs”.

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RAK Ceramics said the shift supports both operational efficiency and sustainability targets. “By adopting these advanced technologies, we are enhancing operational performance and efficiency, as well as contributing to a reduced carbon footprint,” the company noted.

The project reflects the UAE’s wider push toward smart mobility and decarbonization under Vision 2030. It also signals how the country’s industrial zones are becoming testbeds for automation and AI-driven logistics across the wider MENA region.