The Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has announced the commencement of Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving (Supervised)’ road trials in Abu Dhabi under driver supervision.
The initiative marks the first trial of its kind in the emirate and is being conducted within a structured framework designed to assess the technology’s performance in real-world conditions while verifying operational and safety readiness.
The trials are carried out in coordination with the Legislation Lab at the General Secretariat of the UAE Cabinet. This strategic collaboration aims to support innovation within approved regulatory frameworks and establish an advanced model for testing driver-assistance and autonomous driving technologies in the region.
The framework ensures a careful balance between safety requirements and the adoption of cutting-edge mobility solutions.
Dr Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli Acting Director General Integrated Transport Centre
“The supervision of the Integrated Transport Centre over the commencement of Tesla’s advanced autonomous driving technology tests reflects its regulatory and legislative role. These tests represent a qualitative step to evaluate the technology’s performance in a real-world operating environment and to collect the necessary data to verify its readiness before any future expansion in usage. Through this organized framework and in cooperation with strategic partners, we seek to achieve a balance between supporting innovation and encouraging the adoption of smart solutions on one hand and ensuring the safety of road users on the other, in line with the emirate’s direction to develop an advanced, safe, and sustainable transport system.”
The initiative represents a further step in Abu Dhabi’s efforts to evaluate advanced mobility innovations and strengthen readiness for future transport solutions.
By testing autonomous driving technology in a controlled and supervised environment, the Emirate aims to enhance road safety, accelerate the adoption of intelligent transport systems, and support the development of a modern, sustainable, and future-ready mobility ecosystem.
