Group 1 - Pony.ai has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to promote the commercialization of Robotaxi services in Dubai [1] - The Middle East has become a core destination for Chinese companies expanding overseas, driven by abundant funding and favorable policies for autonomous driving technology [1][3] - Dubai's government aims for 25% of transportation to be handled by autonomous vehicles by 2030, with similar policies being implemented in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia [1] Group 2 - WeRide has made significant progress in the Middle East's autonomous driving sector, being the first to collaborate with Dubai RTA [1] - In December 2024, WeRide and Uber launched the largest Robotaxi commercial operation fleet in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi [2] - By June 2025, WeRide, Uber, and Dubai RTA formalized their partnership to deploy Robotaxi services in Dubai, with plans for a fully unmanned operation by Q1 2026 [2] Group 3 - The competition in the Middle East's autonomous driving sector is intensifying as companies like Pony.ai accelerate their entry [3] - The combination of funding and policy support positions the Middle East as a region where the global autonomous driving ecosystem may mature rapidly [3] - WeRide has established a strong market position and local operational expertise, creating significant barriers to entry for competitors [3]