Trending News: Harry and Meghan’s latest update: Is the Duchess making a UK visit for a little bit of ‘royal stardust’Tilak Varma’s fifty seals South Zone’s seven-wicket win, books Duleep Trophy final against East Zone | Cricket NewsNearly 2,000-year-old vessel with two snake heads found at a Roman villa in Spain; archaeologists link it to the secretive cult of Sabazios | World NewsDe-dollarisation will be a slow grind, says DBS chief economist ahead of BricsDid Kangana Ranaut get carried away kissing Vir Das in their film ‘Revolver Rani?’ Video claims ‘She forgot to stop…’Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer likely to attend BCCI meeting to review India’s dismal UK tour | Cricket NewsNew Zealand’s world’s heaviest parrot was on the brink with only 51 birds left; now after decades of intensive conservation by wildlife experts, its population has surged to 325 |Japanese Credit Rating Agency raises India’s sovereign rating to A-, citing strong growthAfter 60 years, Hollywood returns to ‘The Battle Of The Bulge’140 kmph, Rs 21.5 lakh and a dream: Shubham Gautam’s rise from Narora | Cricket NewsFun, future, and linguistics – The HinduIn 1940, Nazis seized a 3-inch painting from a Jewish collector in Vienna; 86 years later, Austria returned it to his heir in MinnesotaWhy India’s 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 stands out: 5 reasonsShankar Mahadevan: ‘Shah Rukh Khan-Sukhwinder Singh’s voices are the most mismatched, Suno Gaur Se Duniyawalon became the essence of the Kargil War’Sourav Ganguly to attend BCCI AGM on September 18 in Mumbai | Cricket NewsCERN Chief in India: Why mega-science projects matterNew England has battled invasive green crabs for more than 200 years; now people are eating the destructive species in a bid to protect shellfish, wetlands and coastal ecosystemsNew Zealand raises interest rates to 2.75% as central bank signals gradualTaylor Swift marries her ‘lover’ Travis Kelce at a star-studded ceremony in Madison Square GardenAsian Games: Another dope case clouds India’s preparations | More sports NewsAustralia planted eucalyptus trees to fight rising soil salinity; decades later scientists found the plantations were changing groundwater but not the soil nature | World NewsWhy global bond yields are surging — and what it means for interest ratesAamir Khan marries Gauri Spratt in intimate Mumbai ceremony: A look back at their love story‘The more you bowl, the stronger you become’: Gurnoor Brar | Cricket NewsA hidden eight-note alphabet makes up every bird song in the worldIn 2011, up to 30,000 rats were eradicated from Palmyra Atoll; five years later native tree seedlings jumped from fewer than 150 to more than 7,700Solo Leveling: Beyond the System movie announced: Which manhwa arcs will it adapt?Amid ‘very long meetings’ and running chess world: Has Viswanathan Anand lost ‘hunger’ to win? | Exclusive | Chess NewsStriped hyenas help keep India clean, but remain misunderstood‘That’s how psychopaths operate’ Matt Walsh makes explosive Lindsay Clancy claim as jurors struggle for verdict | World NewsChina blocks G20 finance deal as trade tensions deepenWho was Khashaba Jadhav? The forgotten Olympic hero finally getting the biopic he deservesCricket side under fire after signing player acquitted of rape, indecent assault charges | Cricket NewsAI can finetune our research if we can challenge it constantly‘Stop doing memes’: Canada’s Mark Carney hits back at US as trade fight intensifiesRajkummar Rao’s first look as Sourav Ganguly in Dada unveiled: Remembering the iconic Lord’s celebration‘Pakistan cricket has hit a panic button’: Ramiz Raja slams PCB over unprecedented England tour overhaul | Cricket News“Charlie would have wanted…”: Candace Owens drops bombshell on TPUSA’s future, suggests a new organization could take its placeBrazil approves tax breaks to attract data centre investmentsBTS’ Chile concerts are back on after ARMY protests prompt government review: All you need to know‘Manage a crisis by creating a bigger crisis’: Rashid Latif attacks PCB after latest ruckus | Cricket NewsBuilt in 1881 and closed in 2004 over structural problems, a Smithsonian building restored for $55 million has finally been chosen for a permanent new lifeGlobal bond selloff deepens as debt, inflation fears push borrowing costs higherElon Musk calls ‘Tom Holland’ a ‘C**k’ over the Odyssey, internet points out the mix-upPakistan cricket in chaos: Misbah-ul-Haq resigns as PCB selector amid Test squad shake-up | Cricket NewsIn 2001, scientists released 880 tiny weevils against a weed choking Texas waterways; by 2003, giant salvinia had almost disappeared | World NewsFrom Homer to Christopher Nolan: The many afterlives of The OdysseyThea Frodin played Serena Williams’ body double in ‘King Richard’ at 12; 5 years later, after winning the US junior title that earned her a US Open wild card, she is playing against No. 2 Elena Rybakina | Tennis NewsHikers heard ‘howling’ from a California water tank; rescuers found a mother bear and her cubs trapped inside and spent hours freeing themPriyanka Chopra serves Wimbledon style in unreleased Dior dress; See picsJasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson back; Hardik Pandya misses out as India announce squad for Afghanistan T20Is | Cricket NewsIn 1985, a Florida couple moved into a 1908 house and spent 41 years preserving it; it has now become Manatee County’s first local historic landmarkRanbir Kapoor’s look as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Why it took 18 months to design the jewellery‘This may land me in hot water’: Multan Sultans CEO Gohar Shah delivers explosive take on Pakistan cricket turmoil | Cricket NewsA Los Angeles theatre opened in 1932, then spent 15 years being rebuilt; its nearly $40 million restoration has finally brought the 729-seat landmark back5 places from Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ you can actually visit in real lifeVaibhav Sooryavanshi stars as East Zone beat defending champions to reach Duleep Trophy final | Cricket NewsA 16th-century English longhouse hid serious structural problems behind its walls; the builder restoring it has now turned the centuries-old property into his own family home‘Sanford and Son’ actor Hal Williams dies at 91, son remembers him with emotional tributeLhuan-dre Pretorius stars as South Africa beat Zimbabwe again to strengthen tri-series campaign | Cricket NewsIn 1905, a Bohemian prince released five muskrats into his estate ponds as a fur venture. Within a decade, around 2 million were in Bohemia | World NewsHow Zendaya turned The Odyssey press tour into a masterclass in ‘method dressing’Pakistan cricket chaos: PCB seeks answers over Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq picks as Misbah-ul-Haq quits selection committee | Cricket NewsMeet Matteo Paz, the student who used AI to find 1.5 million possible astronomical objects hidden in Nasa telescope data |The Odyssey review: Christopher Nolan delivers spectacle with surprising restraintAsian Games cricket row: Japan Cricket CEO says teams can make own arrangements | Cricket NewsA Staten Island deli manager started paying kids for better report cards 3 years ago; his fundraiser has now crossed $500,000 and he is giving school supplies to 3,000 studentsUK retail inflation hits two-year high as energy and AI boom drive prices higherThe Indian detail everyone missed in Christopher Nolan and Lupita The Odyssey Premiere Outfit‘Hope is still alive’: Krunal Pandya reacts after missing out on India’s Afghanistan T20I squad | Cricket NewsA 19-year-old was taking a Boston train for the first time when his girlfriend fell onto the tracks; he jumped down to save her and died after hitting the electrified third railMumbai warehouse busted for faking expiry dates, nutrition labels on PepsiCo, Nestle productsNational Film Awards 2026 winners’ list: Kartik Aaryan shares best actor award with Mamm‘I felt great’: Carlos Alcaraz makes stunning US Open return after 139 days out with wrist injury | Tennis NewsA WWII-era training plane was packed into boxes in 1953; its owner carried the pieces through 3 moves for 50 years before the forgotten aircraft was finally restoredIndia private investment revival gathers pace as economy grows 7.8% in Q1Christopher Nolan banned the orchestra for ‘The Odyssey’: The sound of gongs, scrap metal and no stringsRandom Musing: Should Novak Djokovic take a leaf from Lionel Messi and retire? | Tennis NewsA 324-million-year-old fossil reveals an early insect with paddle-like limbs that lived between water and land before insects conquered Earth |India current account deficit widens to $4.2 billion in April-June quarter: RBIAvengers Doomsday trailer out: What to expect from Marvel’s ultimate crossoverSouth Africa 139/1 in 14.0 OversA Miami man posed as the son of a 94-year-old woman and put himself on the title of her $625,000 home; 3 years after his arrest, he has been sentenced to 20 years in prisonBrics Summit 2026: Will the bloc discuss a common currency or a way to reduce reliance on the US dollar?Amitabh Bachchan reveals being admitted to the ICU and undergoing surgery, calls recovery ‘the most difficult phase of life’‘Most shocking decision ever’: Shahid Afridi blasts Pakistan’s stunning Test shake-up | Cricket NewsScience for all newsletter How bird songs have evolved?This Texas basin was once dismissed as a ‘graveyard’. Now its oil economy supports 853,924 jobs and generates billions in economic activity across the US | World NewsBrics agenda 2026: What India wants the bloc to deliver on trade, payments, AI and global governanceSitar Virtuoso Rishab Sharma Steals the Spotlight with Rs 35.8 Lakh Jacob & Co. Ram Janmabhoomi Watch at ‘Ramayana’ Event‘Maybe the toss should start the night before?’: Kevin Pietersen mocks Pakistan’s chaos | Cricket NewsLindsay Clancy trial: No verdict after 17 hours of jury deliberations; hearing to continue TuesdayReliance Consumer Products enters ice cream market with Bombay Creamery, prices start at Rs 10Sobriety journey of 4.5 years that Spider-man actor Tom Holland has been on after being “addicted to alcohol”‘It hurts to see Messi in tears’: What Cristiano Ronaldo said when Argentina star first retired from international football in 2016 urged his greatest rival to comeback | Football NewsIdaho is building a $20.8 million wildlife highway crossing to help deer migrate under a busy highway without losing livesIndia plans agentic payments on UPI, allowing AI agents to make transactions with preset limits: ReportRyan Gosling confirmed as Marvel’s new Ghost RiderMahela Jayawardene likely to continue as Mumbai Indians coach; status quo on trade chatter | Cricket NewsIn 1925, a Kansas farm boy built his own telescope from scratch. Five years later, his homemade astronomy led him to discover Pluto |
Wed. Sep 2nd, 2026
Trending News: Harry and Meghan’s latest update: Is the Duchess making a UK visit for a little bit of ‘royal stardust’Tilak Varma’s fifty seals South Zone’s seven-wicket win, books Duleep Trophy final against East Zone | Cricket NewsNearly 2,000-year-old vessel with two snake heads found at a Roman villa in Spain; archaeologists link it to the secretive cult of Sabazios | World NewsDe-dollarisation will be a slow grind, says DBS chief economist ahead of BricsDid Kangana Ranaut get carried away kissing Vir Das in their film ‘Revolver Rani?’ Video claims ‘She forgot to stop…’Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer likely to attend BCCI meeting to review India’s dismal UK tour | Cricket NewsNew Zealand’s world’s heaviest parrot was on the brink with only 51 birds left; now after decades of intensive conservation by wildlife experts, its population has surged to 325 |Japanese Credit Rating Agency raises India’s sovereign rating to A-, citing strong growthAfter 60 years, Hollywood returns to ‘The Battle Of The Bulge’140 kmph, Rs 21.5 lakh and a dream: Shubham Gautam’s rise from Narora | Cricket NewsFun, future, and linguistics – The HinduIn 1940, Nazis seized a 3-inch painting from a Jewish collector in Vienna; 86 years later, Austria returned it to his heir in MinnesotaWhy India’s 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 stands out: 5 reasonsShankar Mahadevan: ‘Shah Rukh Khan-Sukhwinder Singh’s voices are the most mismatched, Suno Gaur Se Duniyawalon became the essence of the Kargil War’Sourav Ganguly to attend BCCI AGM on September 18 in Mumbai | Cricket NewsCERN Chief in India: Why mega-science projects matterNew England has battled invasive green crabs for more than 200 years; now people are eating the destructive species in a bid to protect shellfish, wetlands and coastal ecosystemsNew Zealand raises interest rates to 2.75% as central bank signals gradualTaylor Swift marries her ‘lover’ Travis Kelce at a star-studded ceremony in Madison Square GardenAsian Games: Another dope case clouds India’s preparations | More sports NewsAustralia planted eucalyptus trees to fight rising soil salinity; decades later scientists found the plantations were changing groundwater but not the soil nature | World NewsWhy global bond yields are surging — and what it means for interest ratesAamir Khan marries Gauri Spratt in intimate Mumbai ceremony: A look back at their love story‘The more you bowl, the stronger you become’: Gurnoor Brar | Cricket NewsA hidden eight-note alphabet makes up every bird song in the worldIn 2011, up to 30,000 rats were eradicated from Palmyra Atoll; five years later native tree seedlings jumped from fewer than 150 to more than 7,700Solo Leveling: Beyond the System movie announced: Which manhwa arcs will it adapt?Amid ‘very long meetings’ and running chess world: Has Viswanathan Anand lost ‘hunger’ to win? | Exclusive | Chess NewsStriped hyenas help keep India clean, but remain misunderstood‘That’s how psychopaths operate’ Matt Walsh makes explosive Lindsay Clancy claim as jurors struggle for verdict | World NewsChina blocks G20 finance deal as trade tensions deepenWho was Khashaba Jadhav? The forgotten Olympic hero finally getting the biopic he deservesCricket side under fire after signing player acquitted of rape, indecent assault charges | Cricket NewsAI can finetune our research if we can challenge it constantly‘Stop doing memes’: Canada’s Mark Carney hits back at US as trade fight intensifiesRajkummar Rao’s first look as Sourav Ganguly in Dada unveiled: Remembering the iconic Lord’s celebration‘Pakistan cricket has hit a panic button’: Ramiz Raja slams PCB over unprecedented England tour overhaul | Cricket News“Charlie would have wanted…”: Candace Owens drops bombshell on TPUSA’s future, suggests a new organization could take its placeBrazil approves tax breaks to attract data centre investmentsBTS’ Chile concerts are back on after ARMY protests prompt government review: All you need to know‘Manage a crisis by creating a bigger crisis’: Rashid Latif attacks PCB after latest ruckus | Cricket NewsBuilt in 1881 and closed in 2004 over structural problems, a Smithsonian building restored for $55 million has finally been chosen for a permanent new lifeGlobal bond selloff deepens as debt, inflation fears push borrowing costs higherElon Musk calls ‘Tom Holland’ a ‘C**k’ over the Odyssey, internet points out the mix-upPakistan cricket in chaos: Misbah-ul-Haq resigns as PCB selector amid Test squad shake-up | Cricket NewsIn 2001, scientists released 880 tiny weevils against a weed choking Texas waterways; by 2003, giant salvinia had almost disappeared | World NewsFrom Homer to Christopher Nolan: The many afterlives of The OdysseyThea Frodin played Serena Williams’ body double in ‘King Richard’ at 12; 5 years later, after winning the US junior title that earned her a US Open wild card, she is playing against No. 2 Elena Rybakina | Tennis NewsHikers heard ‘howling’ from a California water tank; rescuers found a mother bear and her cubs trapped inside and spent hours freeing themPriyanka Chopra serves Wimbledon style in unreleased Dior dress; See picsJasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson back; Hardik Pandya misses out as India announce squad for Afghanistan T20Is | Cricket NewsIn 1985, a Florida couple moved into a 1908 house and spent 41 years preserving it; it has now become Manatee County’s first local historic landmarkRanbir Kapoor’s look as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Why it took 18 months to design the jewellery‘This may land me in hot water’: Multan Sultans CEO Gohar Shah delivers explosive take on Pakistan cricket turmoil | Cricket NewsA Los Angeles theatre opened in 1932, then spent 15 years being rebuilt; its nearly $40 million restoration has finally brought the 729-seat landmark back5 places from Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ you can actually visit in real lifeVaibhav Sooryavanshi stars as East Zone beat defending champions to reach Duleep Trophy final | Cricket NewsA 16th-century English longhouse hid serious structural problems behind its walls; the builder restoring it has now turned the centuries-old property into his own family home‘Sanford and Son’ actor Hal Williams dies at 91, son remembers him with emotional tributeLhuan-dre Pretorius stars as South Africa beat Zimbabwe again to strengthen tri-series campaign | Cricket NewsIn 1905, a Bohemian prince released five muskrats into his estate ponds as a fur venture. Within a decade, around 2 million were in Bohemia | World NewsHow Zendaya turned The Odyssey press tour into a masterclass in ‘method dressing’Pakistan cricket chaos: PCB seeks answers over Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq picks as Misbah-ul-Haq quits selection committee | Cricket NewsMeet Matteo Paz, the student who used AI to find 1.5 million possible astronomical objects hidden in Nasa telescope data |The Odyssey review: Christopher Nolan delivers spectacle with surprising restraintAsian Games cricket row: Japan Cricket CEO says teams can make own arrangements | Cricket NewsA Staten Island deli manager started paying kids for better report cards 3 years ago; his fundraiser has now crossed $500,000 and he is giving school supplies to 3,000 studentsUK retail inflation hits two-year high as energy and AI boom drive prices higherThe Indian detail everyone missed in Christopher Nolan and Lupita The Odyssey Premiere Outfit‘Hope is still alive’: Krunal Pandya reacts after missing out on India’s Afghanistan T20I squad | Cricket NewsA 19-year-old was taking a Boston train for the first time when his girlfriend fell onto the tracks; he jumped down to save her and died after hitting the electrified third railMumbai warehouse busted for faking expiry dates, nutrition labels on PepsiCo, Nestle productsNational Film Awards 2026 winners’ list: Kartik Aaryan shares best actor award with Mamm‘I felt great’: Carlos Alcaraz makes stunning US Open return after 139 days out with wrist injury | Tennis NewsA WWII-era training plane was packed into boxes in 1953; its owner carried the pieces through 3 moves for 50 years before the forgotten aircraft was finally restoredIndia private investment revival gathers pace as economy grows 7.8% in Q1Christopher Nolan banned the orchestra for ‘The Odyssey’: The sound of gongs, scrap metal and no stringsRandom Musing: Should Novak Djokovic take a leaf from Lionel Messi and retire? | Tennis NewsA 324-million-year-old fossil reveals an early insect with paddle-like limbs that lived between water and land before insects conquered Earth |India current account deficit widens to $4.2 billion in April-June quarter: RBIAvengers Doomsday trailer out: What to expect from Marvel’s ultimate crossoverSouth Africa 139/1 in 14.0 OversA Miami man posed as the son of a 94-year-old woman and put himself on the title of her $625,000 home; 3 years after his arrest, he has been sentenced to 20 years in prisonBrics Summit 2026: Will the bloc discuss a common currency or a way to reduce reliance on the US dollar?Amitabh Bachchan reveals being admitted to the ICU and undergoing surgery, calls recovery ‘the most difficult phase of life’‘Most shocking decision ever’: Shahid Afridi blasts Pakistan’s stunning Test shake-up | Cricket NewsScience for all newsletter How bird songs have evolved?This Texas basin was once dismissed as a ‘graveyard’. Now its oil economy supports 853,924 jobs and generates billions in economic activity across the US | World NewsBrics agenda 2026: What India wants the bloc to deliver on trade, payments, AI and global governanceSitar Virtuoso Rishab Sharma Steals the Spotlight with Rs 35.8 Lakh Jacob & Co. Ram Janmabhoomi Watch at ‘Ramayana’ Event‘Maybe the toss should start the night before?’: Kevin Pietersen mocks Pakistan’s chaos | Cricket NewsLindsay Clancy trial: No verdict after 17 hours of jury deliberations; hearing to continue TuesdayReliance Consumer Products enters ice cream market with Bombay Creamery, prices start at Rs 10Sobriety journey of 4.5 years that Spider-man actor Tom Holland has been on after being “addicted to alcohol”‘It hurts to see Messi in tears’: What Cristiano Ronaldo said when Argentina star first retired from international football in 2016 urged his greatest rival to comeback | Football NewsIdaho is building a $20.8 million wildlife highway crossing to help deer migrate under a busy highway without losing livesIndia plans agentic payments on UPI, allowing AI agents to make transactions with preset limits: ReportRyan Gosling confirmed as Marvel’s new Ghost RiderMahela Jayawardene likely to continue as Mumbai Indians coach; status quo on trade chatter | Cricket NewsIn 1925, a Kansas farm boy built his own telescope from scratch. Five years later, his homemade astronomy led him to discover Pluto |
Wed. Sep 2nd, 2026

How Chinese robotaxi giants are steering the Middle East towards a driverless future

How Chinese robotaxi giants are steering the Middle East towards a driverless future


When hailing a car on Uber, riders usually choose between economy and premium options. But in certain areas in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, the first choice that flashes on the screen is “autonomous”.

The availability of driverless cars underscores the urgency of the nation’s push to promote clean energy and reduce dependence on oil and gas. At the forefront of this effort are Chinese robotaxi developers, which see the Middle East as one of their starting points for global expansion.

Recent developments include WeRide and Baidu’s Apollo Go securing fully driverless permits in Abu Dhabi, Pony.ai starting pilot testing in Dubai, and CaoCao – a ride-hailing service backed by Chinese carmaker Geely – becoming the fourth Chinese robotaxi operator to enter the UAE.

In December, the Post hailed a WeRide self-driving car via Uber on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, a recreational zone featuring popular attractions like Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World. Compared with the Post’s ride in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in 2024, the momentum in Abu Dhabi is only beginning to build.
The interior of a WeRide robotaxi with a safety operator. Photo: Coco Feng
The interior of a WeRide robotaxi with a safety operator. Photo: Coco Feng

On Yas Island, robotaxis were scarcely visible even on one of the busiest days of the year – when the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was held. By contrast, a regular workday in Wuhan saw a much larger fleet of self-driving cars, mostly Apollo Go, operating even in the downtown area.

Booking the cars was easy. Riders selected the designated pick-up and drop-off points on Uber and the vehicle arrived within two minutes at the precise location. Once seated, passengers tapped a “Start” button on a tablet mounted on the back of the front seat.

    • Media365

    Related Posts

    Business
    De-dollarisation will be a slow grind, says DBS chief economist ahead of Brics
    De-dollarisation will be a slow grind, says DBS chief economist ahead of Brics

    DBS chief economist Radhika Rao says India remains resilient despite external shocks, but persistent oil prices, rupee weakness and tighter global financial conditions could test the economy As the global…

    Continue reading
    Business
    Japanese Credit Rating Agency raises India’s sovereign rating to A-, citing strong growth
    Japanese Credit Rating Agency raises India’s sovereign rating to A-, citing strong growth

    JCR cites strong growth, healthier banks and improving fiscal management for the upgrade The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has raised India’s sovereign credit rating to A- from BBB+, pointing…

    Continue reading

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *