Self-Driving Car Company Halts Dubai Operations Amid Middle East Tensions

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2026-03-28 17:45:20

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Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide has temporarily suspended its self-driving taxi service in Dubai due to increasing tensions in the Middle East, while operations continue in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. Other Chinese robotaxi firms, including Baidu’s Apollo Go and Pony.ai, are also evaluating their regional activities and prioritizing employee safety amidst the conflicts. The Gulf region has been a key expansion market for these companies, drawn by supportive regulations and consumer interest.

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