• Automechanika Dubai hosts the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) as the ministry looks to encourage private sector involvement with government green mobility projects
  • MoEI’s participation at Automechanika Dubai comes ahead of the ministry’s target to bring a total of 914 AC and DC EV charging stations nationwide by the end of 2023
  • Automechanika Dubai takes place until the 4 October

Dubai, UAE: The opening session of the new Innovation4Mobility zone during the 20th edition of Automechanika Dubai - the largest international trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry in the Middle East – took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, shining a spotlight on the UAE’s vision for future mobility.

Speaking at the opening Innovation4Mobility session yesterday, Eng. Somayyah Alyammahi, Head of Productivity Projects and Demand Management Section at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) highlighted the main aim of the 2023 National Electric Vehicles Policy in helping the UAE achieve its objectives of reducing energy consumption by 40% and carbon emissions by 404 kilotons by 2050, as well as increase the share of electric vehicles to 50% of total vehicles on our roads by 2050.

The policy serves as a regulatory framework to guide efforts to align the standards for the infrastructure of electric vehicle charging stations and facilitate integration among stakeholders across the country.

“The main outcomes for the national roadmap for EV charging stations in the UAE include increasing the number of EV charging stations in the country by 360 charging stations, bringing the total to 914 AC and DC charging stations by the end of 2023,” she explained.

“We are also preparing a national platform for EV charging stations that will monitor and operate all stations, as well as preparing a mobile application that users can use to find out more information about the stations, and we are sighting several partnerships with EV manufacturers to provide incentives to the community.”

Eng. Somayyah Alyammahi also revealed that the MoEI is working to establish fast charging stations on the common border between Saudi Arabia and Oman to facilitate the movement of EVs between neighbouring countries.

Automechanika Dubai has introduced 'Innovation4Mobility' as an exclusive zone dedicated to showcasing products and delving into the latest technologies and trends, analysing how the aftermarket industry will evolve amidst the changing landscape of Newer Mobility.

Mahmut Gazi Bilikozen, Portfolio Director at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the organiser of Automechanika Dubai, said: "Efficiency and sustainability are paramount across all industries, and the automotive sector is no exception. With the rapid advancements in the electrification of vehicles, climate-neutral mobility, connected mobility, autonomous driving, and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), urban mobility is poised for a transformative shift by 2030.

"Discussions and displays within this section will spotlight alternate fuel vehicles, driving technologies, digitalisation, connectivity, and smart infrastructure, offering a unique opportunity to explore the New Age Mobility Ecosystem.”

Elsewhere on the agenda at Innovation4Mobility, key topics yesterday included electrifying fleets in the GCC and a global demand outlook and vehicle sales market in Middle East. Meanwhile, a panel discussion hosting experts from BMW AGMC, SIXT Middle East and BluSmart focused on how digitisation, artificial intelligence and customer centricity redefine automotive and mobility retail.

Today, a selection of experts will gather to discuss the future of technology for mobility. Sessions include car park technology, using Microsoft Azure Cloud for testing and validation of autonomous vehicles, and a case study on the progress of connected and automated mobility in Qatar.

Automechanika Dubai 2023 continues until 4 October, spanning 14 halls and showcasing 1,938 exhibitors from 61 countries, and covering eight specialised product categories: Parts & Components, Electronics and Systems, Accessories and Customizing, Tires and Batteries, Car Wash and Care, Oils and Lubricants, Diagnostics and Repair and Body and Paint.

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About Automechanika Dubai

Automechanika Dubai is the largest international automotive aftermarket trade show in the Middle East taking place at the World Trade Centre between 2-4 October 2023. Automechanika Dubai acts as the central trading link for markets that are difficult to reach connecting the wider Middle East, Africa, Asia, and key CIS countries.

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About Messe Frankfurt

The Messe Frankfurt Group is one of the world’s leading trade fair, congress and event organisers with their own exhibition grounds. With a workforce of some 2,160 people at its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and in 28 subsidiaries, it organises events around the world. Group sales in financial year 2022 were around €454 million. We serve our customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. One of Messe Frankfurt’s key strengths is its powerful and closely knit global sales network, which covers around 180 countries in all regions of the world. Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. We are using our digital expertise to develop new business models. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services. Sustainability is a central pillar of our corporate strategy. Here, we strike a healthy balance between ecological and economic interests, social responsibility and diversity.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com/sustainability

With its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent).

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About Messe Frankfurt Middle East

Messe Frankfurt Middle East’s portfolio of exhibitions includes: Automechanika Dubai, Automechanika Riyadh, Beautyworld Middle East, Beautyworld Saudi Arabia, Intersec, Intersec Saudi Arabia, Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East, Light + Intelligent Building Middle East and Paperworld Middle East. In the 2022/23 event season, Messe Frankfurt Middle East exhibitions combined featured 3,939 exhibitors from 66 countries and attracted 151,990 visitors from 116 countries.

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