Abu Dhabi to host inaugural Autonomous Week

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, Abu Dhabi will host its first Autonomous Week from 10–15 November 2025.

Organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), the event underscores the emirate’s commitment to autonomous mobility and its status as a global hub for smart systems and advanced technologies.

The week-long programme brings together industry leaders, experts, researchers, and policymakers to explore innovations that drive competitiveness, efficiency, and sustainable solutions.

The event kicks off with the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit on 10 November, providing a platform to discuss advancements in smart and autonomous mobility, shape policy, and identify investment opportunities.

From 10–12 November, the DRIFTx exhibition will showcase smart solutions across land, sea, air, and robotics.

RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025, organised by Khalifa University, will also take place during the week, marking its debut in the Middle East and North Africa region, with global teams competing in AI-driven autonomous robotics challenges.

The week concludes with the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, highlighting the future of smart mobility and autonomous transport.

SASC plays a pivotal role in developing Abu Dhabi’s autonomous ecosystem by setting strategic direction, shaping policies, fostering investment, and enabling infrastructure development.

The event highlights the emirate’s readiness to integrate autonomous systems across key sectors, enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

With strong government support, world-class infrastructure, and a flexible regulatory framework, Abu Dhabi continues to lead in research, development, and deployment of smart and autonomous technologies, reinforcing its vision for a knowledge- and innovation-based economy and strengthening its global technological competitiveness.