Accelerating the growth of the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure is the goal of a new strategic project named UAEV, a joint venture between Etihad Water and Electricity (Etihad WE) and the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI). UAEV and the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) have an agreement in place for the development and management of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout the emirate, in support of the country’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy.
The agreement was signed by H.E. Eng. Esmaeel Hasan Al Blooshi, the director general of RAKTA, and Eng. Yousif Ahmed Al Ali, a board member of UAEV. Both parties underlined their commitment to boosting sustainable mobility and cutting carbon emissions in line with national objectives.
“We are fully committed to supporting the UAE’s Net Zero Strategy by advancing sustainable mobility through a range of projects targeting key sectors across the country,” stated Engineer Yousif Ahmed Al Ali. He stated unequivocally that the collaboration with RAKTA is expected to promote economic growth and environmental sustainability while significantly reducing emissions associated with transportation.
As per the terms of the deal, RAKTA will use its current infrastructure to offer site access and assistance, while UAEV will oversee all project management, including installation, maintenance, and data management. The charging stations will be positioned to best serve a variety of users and encourage EV adoption across the whole emirate.
