Abu Dhabi will soon host a US$ 200 million JV between Barq Group and US drone maker, Elroy Air to build the Chaparral, an autonomous hybrid-electric cargo drone. The new facility will produce Chaparral aircraft for commercial and humanitarian use across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), while also offering maintenance and repair services. Barq Group CEO Ahmed AlMazrui said, “Our partnership with Elroy Air is a testament to Abu Dhabi’s position as a global leader in the

Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has launched a pilot project using autonomous delivery vehicles to support e-commerce logistics, aiming to make supply chains faster, safer, and more sustainable. The initiative integrates AutoGo’s self-driving vehicles into the logistics network of “noon”, one of the region’s leading e-commerce platforms, to supply mini-fulfilment centres across the city efficiently. Faraz Khalid, CEO of noon, said, “Noon aims to redefine the fut

LODD Autonomous’ Hili, the UAE’s first hybrid heavy cargo VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, successfully completed its first flight today, marking a milestone in the nation’s aviation and cargo sector. The historic flight was attended by His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE (Ruler of Abu Dhabi); His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Advisor to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs and Secretary

Abu Dhabi is moving ahead with new autonomous logistics projects to improve the way goods are transported across the city. The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) announced 29 commercial agreements, covering drones, self-driving vehicles, and robotics-powered warehouses. These projects involve companies, such as Aramex, Talabat, Noon, EMX, PureLab, Sinaha, Autologix, and LODD Autonomous. The initiatives focus on key areas such as e-commerce deliveries, healthcare logistics, an