5th - 6th March 2024
Green Mobility in the Middle East
Know about the latest developments in the green mobility market of the Middle East. Do you know countries like Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar are adapting EVs as a game-changer? Check how!
With everything urban in the UAE, this shouldn’t come as a surprise that one of the most sought-after regions, the Middle East is looking at sustainable sources for its residents to commute.
In this blog, we will delve deeper on what are the latest trends and shifts that are happening in the green mobility industry in the Middle East.
Truly, every possible advancement that once felt farfetched is getting closer and achievable, thanks to the government there.
Green mobility, as the name suggests is an innovative mode of transportation that uses resources that are environment-friendly - mainly electric vehicles to state an example for.
Moreover, hybrid vehicles and alternative fuels like biofuels and hydrogen are also in trend.
If you are thinking about how an Electric Vehicle that is a part of green mobility helps in net zero and sustainable strategies.
These kinds of Electronic or Hybrid Vehicles join today’s vision with tomorrow's net zero future. EVs reduce carbon emissions and total fuel consumption.
The Middle Eastern government is looking at sustainability as a hot topic. Why shouldn’t they, when the rising population has put a lot of pressure on the region?
Several countries are embracing this new shift and have pledged to convert a maximum percentage of transportation - electricity.
Technologies that are in trend in green mobility in the Middle East through countries are as follows:
3 countries in the Middle East actively participating in green mobility
1) Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has witnessed a population increase ever since the country started being everyone’s favourite in terms of standard of living. To meet everyone’s travelling and commuting needs, the government has launched Saudi Vision 2030 which is working to change the country from traditional cities into an environmentally sustainable country. And, within this initiative, green mobility plays a very important role.
In a report of Al Arabiya, it has been revealed that the country is leading in the adaptation of Electric Vehicles (EVs).
● By 2030. KSA wants to electrify 30% of the vehicles.
● Dedicated support, aggressive investment, regulatory framework, EV manufacturing in the country and collaboration with top tech providers are helping push the innovative industry forward.
● Moreover, EV charging networks are established all around KSA. Recently, an e-mobility solutions provider Electromin in the country has established 100 stations.
● A survey was conducted if people knew about EVs in the country and surprisingly, 93 % of them were aware and ready to explore it in future.
● The Saudi Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Development has targeted to set up 50,000 charging stations by 2050.
● The EV market is very promising in the country.
● Public buses in the country are being electrified by 2025.
● E-racing clubs are coming up to educate people through racing.
2) United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum sees the year 2023 and beyond as the years of Sustainability. According to the government in the country, 50% of the electrically equipped cars will run on roads by 2050.
● EV charging networks to increase by 170% by 2050.
● Green charging stations to reach 1000 within three years.
● EV goes best with UAE’s National Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to decrease the country’s reliance on traditional oil and gas.
● UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure the country is on a constant push to improve EV experience for customers.
● Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched the EV Green Charger Initiative.
3) Qatar Qatar is fast progressing in terms of green mobility as a part of its 100% electrification of public transport by 2030.
100 EV stations are there in the country as reported in a post.
● EV plays an important role as a part of Qatar National Vision 2030.
● Qatar’s EV strategy is targeting the installation of over 600 charging stations to support electric buses.
● VIM is the first Qatar EV company that was launched earlier in 2023.
So we know that Green mobility in the Middle East through EVs is fast scaling and projects a very strong market for investment.