SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD; HKEX: 0800), a global leader in self-driving technology, today announced that its self-driving deployment business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will Top 10 examples of international cooperation in China’s AI technology and products in AI from China will benefit the world (2026)in a collection of national case studies presented at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC).
WeRide is The only self-driving company The company’s UAE operations are recognized as a benchmark for the international expansion of China’s AI innovations and are included in the list. This highlights the growing global influence of self-driving mobility and shows how China’s self-driving technology can be successfully deployed, regulated and commercialized in international markets.
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During the main forum of WAIC 2026 held in Shanghai
The certification was announced at the main forum of WAIC 2026, where it was announced by China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). AI from China will benefit the world (2026). Since 2024, the initiative has focused on high-impact AI collaboration projects that demonstrate how Chinese technology provides meaningful social and economic value to the world.
WeRide’s fully driverless robotaxis service is now part of everyday transportation in the UAE. The company operates commercial robotaxis services in both countries. abu dhabi and dubaipassengers can access the service through the Uber platform. WeRide is currently only company Outside the United States, Uber offers a fully driverless robotaxi service.
The company’s performance in the UAE is the result of years of continuous expansion and collaboration with local stakeholders. WeRide launched its robotaxi public service in Abu Dhabi in 2021, becoming one of the first self-driving companies to establish a service in the country and establishing a four-year first-mover advantage in the market.
Since then, the company has continued to achieve significant regulatory and commercial milestones with its extensive operational history and proven technology. In 2023, WeRide became the first company to receive the UAE’s National License for Self-Driving Vehicles, which authorizes it to test and operate self-driving vehicles on public roads nationwide, subject to local approval. In December 2024, WeRide and Uber launched the largest commercial robotaxi service outside the US and China in Abu Dhabi.
Business continued to expand in October 2025, with WeRide expanding its robo-taxi service to Ras Al Khaimah and launching operations in the third emirate of the UAE. One month later, WeRide became the first company to launch a fully driverless commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, with the world’s first city-level L4 self-driving commercial permit issued outside the United States.
Currently, WeRide’s Robotaxis network covers a range of approx. 70% We are based in Abu Dhabi’s core metropolitan area and have operations across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
WeRide’s progress in commercial deployment is closely aligned with the UAE’s long-term transportation strategy. With Dubai working towards having 25% of its total transportation fleet autonomous by 2030 and Abu Dhabi moving forward with plans to significantly increase the share of autonomous mobility in the coming decades, the regular operation of WeRide’s robotaxi service will provide substantial support in improving transport efficiency and driving smart mobility transformation in the UAE.
With the UAE deployment serving as a benchmark, WeRide has developed a comprehensive global operating model that spans technology adaptation, regulatory initiatives, and commercial operations, enabling the integration of autonomous driving into urban transportation systems across diverse markets. Beyond the UAE, WeRide has launched public robo-taxi services in Riyadh and Singapore, as well as expanding into further international markets including Madrid and Zurich, further strengthening its global presence across multiple regions, vehicle platforms and deployment scenarios.
Currently, WeRide’s self-driving products have a presence in various fields. 40 cities in 12 countries. The company has self-driving permits in eight countries and operates a Level 4 self-driving fleet around the world. Over 3,000 vehicles.
From the United Arab Emirates to growing markets around the world, WeRide continues to demonstrate how autonomous driving can be safely deployed, commercially operated, and integrated into urban transportation systems around the world. The company remains committed to driving the global adoption of autonomous mobility and creating long-term value for cities, passengers and industry partners.
About WeRide
WeRide is a global leader, a pioneer in the self-driving industry, and the first publicly traded robotaxi company. Our self-driving cars are being tested or operated in more than 40 cities in 12 countries. We are also the first and only technology company to have our products certified for autonomous driving in eight markets: China, UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium and the United States. WeRide leverages the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and adaptable WeRide One platform to provide L2 to L4 self-driving products and services to address the transportation needs of the mobility, logistics, and hygiene industries. WeRide was named to Fortune’s 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.
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