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The agenda encompasses a range of critical topics including the economic aspects of fleet electrification, sustainable finance mechanisms, integration with clean energy grids and preparation of the workforce for the evolving mobility landscape, event organisers said in a statement reported by WAM. Discussions will also delve into the electrification of ports, logistics operations and heavy industry sectors. Additional sessions will explore emerging opportunities in autonomous systems and advanced air mobility, reflecting the comprehensive approach to the next phase of transportation development.
Prominent speakers will share insights from government, industry and technology perspectives, with Eng. Mozah Alnuaimi, chief AI officer at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, providing official viewpoints. The line-up further includes Daker El-Rabaya, chief executive officer for waste processing and treatment at BEEAH Group, and Salah Yamout, chief transformation officer at Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors. Melisa Seleskovic, head of region for Volvo Cars, and Akash Gupta, co-founder and chief executive officer of Zypp Electric, will contribute expertise from the automotive and innovative mobility sectors, according to the organisers.
EV World 2026 is set to run from November 10 to 12 at the Dubai World Trade Centre in strategic partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority under the theme of driving a smart and sustainable mobility future. The event is anticipated to draw more than 10,000 specialist visitors along with participation from over 300 companies and entities as well as more than 30 specialised business partners. This gathering positions the exhibition and conference as a key platform for electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, energy storage, fleet electrification, smart cities and next-generation transport solutions, the statement added.
The timing aligns with robust expansion in the UAE electric vehicle sector, which the International Energy Agency reported accounted for almost half of all Middle East EV sales in 2025.[[1]](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/auto/uae-races-ahead-as-middle-easts-biggest-ev-market) Figures from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority show the emirate ended 2025 with 47,944 registered electric cars, marking a 27.9 percent rise from the prior year.[[2]](https://www.arabianbusiness.com/business/transport/uae-growing-hybrid-electric-cars) A Mordor Intelligence study forecast the regional hybrid and electric vehicle market to increase from 3.84 billion dollars in 2026 to over 10.2 billion dollars by 2031, achieving a compound annual growth rate exceeding 21 percent.[[1]](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/auto/uae-races-ahead-as-middle-easts-biggest-ev-market)
According to the unveiled agenda, organisers emphasised the role of policy frameworks across the GCC in accelerating adoption while addressing charging infrastructure needs tied to clean energy sources. Workforce development emerged as another priority area to support the transition, ensuring skills match the demands of new technologies and systems. The conference aims to facilitate dialogue among policymakers, executives, investors and specialists to overcome barriers and capitalise on opportunities in sustainable mobility.
Further topics will cover the incorporation of electric mobility within broader MENA smart city strategies and the financial viability of large-scale fleet conversions. These discussions build upon Dubai’s ongoing efforts to achieve zero-emission public transport, a goal that has seen significant infrastructure investments in recent years. Industry leaders are expected to examine how such advancements can be scaled across the wider region.
