UAE Cabinet Adopts Landmark Federal Resolution Regulating Autonomous Vehicles to Accelerate National Smart Mobility and Safety Standards

ABU DHABI — In a historic legislative milestone that cements the United Arab Emirates’ status as a global pioneer in futuristic transport innovation and regulatory agility, the UAE Cabinet has formally approved a comprehensive federal resolution regulating autonomous vehicles. Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, the decision establishes the nation’s first unified federal legal architecture governing the testing, certification, registration, and commercial deployment of self-driving vehicles on public roads. The federal resolution marks a major evolution in the country's transportation policy, shifting autonomous vehicle integration from localized municipal trial permits to a structured, cohesive national regulatory framework. Under the newly endorsed resolution, comprehensive procedural standards have been enacted to govern the inspection, licensing, and permit renewals for vehicles equipped with varying levels of automated driving systems. The legislation defines clear responsibilities for technology developers, automotive manufacturers, fleet operators, and testing entities, ensuring that every automated vehicle operating on UAE roadways adheres to the highest global safety, sensor redundancy, and cyber-resilience benchmarks. Crucially, the regulatory framework provides clear legal parameters for conducting real-world road trials, pilot testing…