RTA's EV World 2026: what to expect at Dubai's first electric vehicle expo

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority will hold the inaugural Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference 2026 (EV World 2026) from 10 to 12 November at Dubai World Trade Centre, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) has reported. The theme is 'Driving a Smart and Sustainable Mobility Future'.

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Scale and scope

WAM's 28 September report says organisers expect more than 10,000 visitors, over 300 exhibitors, more than 70 speakers and over 30 partners. Topics include electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, charging, batteries, smart infrastructure, air mobility and autonomous systems, as RTA Director General Mattar Al Tayer has outlined.

RTA says the event supports the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy, the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy and the UAE Net Zero Strategy 2050.

The market backdrop

WAM cites the International Energy Agency's forecast that electric cars will make up 29 per cent of global car sales in 2026, and says Dubai had 2,223 EV charging points by the end of the first quarter of 2026. Gulf News adds that RTA plans to convert the entire taxi and limousine fleet to electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2040.

What This Means for UAE Drivers and Businesses

The event is aimed at manufacturers, investors, infrastructure developers and government bodies, and is not described as a consumer car show, so buyers should check ticketing before planning to attend. Fleet and leasing operators weighing electric vehicles may find the charging, battery and hydrogen sessions relevant to future planning. Exhibitor and speaker lists have not been published in the sources reviewed.