Dubai opens first EV World exhibition with 300-plus exhibitors

The first Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference, EV World 2026, opened on Tuesday (November 10) at the Dubai World Trade Centre and runs until November 12. Organised with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and China EV100, the event brings together more than 300 local and international entities and is expected to draw over 18,000 visitors.

Some 120 speakers on autonomous driving and ultra-fast charging

Held under the theme “Driving a Smart and Sustainable Mobility Future”, the event features about 120 speakers, with exhibits covering personal electric vehicles, mass transit, electric logistics, autonomous driving, batteries and ultra-fast charging. Exhibitors include Al-Futtaim, Al Habtoor, FUSO, MINI, Xiaomi, EXEED, Zeekr, smart, XPeng, Mitsubishi, Makita and WeRide. The first day hosts a UAE–China Industrial Cooperation Forum on green and smart mobility. RTA Director General and Chairman Mattar Al Tayer toured the exhibition floor, inspecting systems ranging from autonomous driving to air mobility.

The exhibition is held under the patronage of Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed. The Emirates News Agency (WAM) said the platform is designed to showcase advances in electric vehicles while encouraging investment partnerships.

Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM), November 10, 2026.