Chinese robotaxi companies forge ahead with UAE expansion despite Iran war

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BEIJING — At least three Chinese robotaxi companies are pressing ahead with expansion plans in the Middle East despite the ongoing Iran war.

Ride-hailing company Didi

plans to begin its first overseas robotaxi test in the United Arab Emirates later this year, according to a statement Wednesday.

Zhang Bo, co-founder of Didi and head of its autonomous driving business, disclosed the plans at a UAE-China business cooperation forum in Beijing earlier this week, according to the statement. Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday as part of a three-day state visit.

Chinese robotaxi companies forge ahead with UAE expansion despite Iran war

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