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Uber Technologies and WeRide have partnered with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to introduce autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the city. Further details regarding the launch and subsequent phases of the AV pilot programme in Dubai will be revealed in the coming months.

Shuaa Capital’s board of directors has approved an increase in the company’s share capital after issuing mandatory convertible bonds (MCBs). This move aligns with the firm’s strategy to strengthen its financial position and capital structure.

GEMS Education and Positive Zero have signed the UAE’s largest renewable energy deal in the education sector, covering the design, engineering, installation, and maintenance of solar panels on rooftops, carports, and bus parking at 23 GEMS schools in Dubai. The newly installed solar systems will have a combined capacity of nearly 12.7 MWp, generating 21.25 GWh of electricity annually—enough to power 2,000 homes for a year.

Dubai-based toll gate operator Salik reported a net profit of AED 1.16 billion ($315.9 million) for 2024, with EBITDA reaching AED 1.6 billion, reflecting a 13.6% year-on-year increase.