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Launch of self-driving taxis (robotaxis) in Dubai Dubai - Unit: Gemeel Automotive, a global leader in mobility solutions and the preferred partner for many of the most prestigious automotive brands, announced its cooperation with WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, aiming to expand the scope of autonomous mobility services in the UAE. Gemeel Automotive supports the deployment and operation of a fleet of self-driving robotaxis of the WeRide 'GXR' model by investing in electric vehicles from the brand Farizon Auto, which is the commercial vehicle arm of the Geely Holding Group. The advantages of the self-driving taxi (robotaxi) are based on the globally renowned Farizon 'SV' vehicle features from the Farizon Auto brand, characterized by a spacious interior, advanced safety structure, and high operational efficiency specifically designed to meet urban mobility requirements, in addition to its innovative hidden B-pillar design. In 2025, the Farizon SV obtained a five-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme and reached the finals and ranked second for the international van of the year award. Within this partnership, WeRide provides autonomous driving technology, while Gemeel Automotive invests in the fleet of self-driving robotaxis. This step underscores the pivotal role of Gemeel Automotive in implementing one of the first urban-level autonomous taxi projects in the world, supporting Dubai's ambitions in autonomous mobility. It also aligns with WeRide's asset-light operational strategy, enabling the expansion of commercial operations for self-driving taxis through trusted partners who contribute to fleet investment and platform resources. Transition from pilot to commercial application The autonomous mobility market in Dubai has successfully crossed a critical stage, marked by notable growth starting with supervised pilot routes in December 2025, culminating in obtaining a permit for the operation of commercial autonomous vehicles from WeRide in February 2026. From March 31, 2026, WeRide commenced full commercial operations of self-driving taxis in Dubai, via routes in the Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim areas, using vehicles provided by Gemeel Automotive. With attention shifting from technological showcases to the operational model required for expansion - fleet readiness, local deployment, service quality sustainability, and system integration - Gemeel Automotive plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of this model on the ground as the fleet investor. Enhancing the role of the ecosystem Building on deep expertise spanning over 80 years in the automotive sector, Gemeel Automotive cooperates with WeRide in areas including autonomous vehicle technology, service platform access, operations, and regulatory oversight to enable the scaling of reliable service ready to meet customer needs. This cooperation aims to support this transformation, providing suitable conditions for sustainable and scalable autonomous mobility services, especially as the service expands in Dubai and, later, across the entire UAE. Commenting on this matter, Youssef Houssein, CEO of Gemeel Automotive in the Middle East, said, 'The autonomous mobility sector is witnessing a new phase in Dubai, transitioning from testing and pilot programs to integrated real commercial services across the emirate. We are pleased to collaborate with WeRide to support the development of a reliable and scalable ecosystem, which will be a cornerstone of this transformation, enhance customer confidence, and deliver real value to the transport system as a whole, supporting the UAE's ambitious vision for the future of mobility.' Supporting Dubai's aspirations to enhance the autonomous mobility sector Dubai continues to strengthen its position at the forefront of next-generation mobility solutions, supported by a clear policy ecosystem for the autonomous mobility sector. Efforts focus on the ambitious goal set by the Roads and Transport Authority and the Dubai Future Foundation to convert 25% of total mobility journeys in Dubai to autonomous journeys by 2030. In this context, this partnership represents a significant shift toward launching operational activities on the ground. WeRide's current fleet in the Middle East includes approximately 250 robotaxis. Through deploying Farizon Auto electric vehicles on public roads, Gemeel Automotive aims to contribute to turning strategic ambitions into tangible reality, supporting the dissemination of high-performance autonomous mobility solutions accessible to all, while enhancing urban mobility safety and efficiency in the region.

WeRide and GAC debut first co-developed vehicle Aion N60 powered by WRD 3.0. * 1 hr ago GUANGZHOU, China, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - GAC Aion today officially launched pre-sales for the Aion N60, a new smart urban SUV powered by WeRide Driving (WeRide WRD* 3.0), WeRide's one-stage end-to-end ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) solution. The Aion N60 has intelligent driving features across the entire lineup, bringing advanced assisted driving to a broad consumer market. With WeRide WRD 3.0, the Aion N60 delivers full-scenario, full-function ADAS capabilities, covering urban roads, highways, parking, and active and passive safety. This allows for a seamless, end-to-end assisted driving experience designed to support everyday commuting. *Formerly known as WePilot The Aion N60 powered by WRD 3.0 delivers intelligent driving features across the entire lineup The Aion N60 is the first mass-produced passenger vehicle jointly developed by WeRide and GAC Aion. It also marks WeRide's first mass-production deployment of one-stage end-to-end technology on the Qualcomm Snapdragon(R) platform. With this milestone, WeRide becomes the first and only autonomous driving solution provider to have achieved mass production of one-stage end-to-end technology on both NVIDIA Drive(R) and Qualcomm Snapdragon(R), the industry's two leading in-vehicle computing platforms. Enabled by WeRide WRD 3.0, the Aion N60 is capable of multi-object intention prediction and full-scenario semantic perception to understand the behavior and intent of road users in real time. This human-like reasoning capability allows the vehicle to anticipate potential risks and adjust speed and trajectory when navigating complex environments such as mixed traffic, pedestrian cut-ins, dense urban villages, or multi-level interchanges. While maintaining strict safety margins, the Aion N60 avoids overly conservative behavior that can compromise driving efficiency - delivering a confident, comfortable, and smooth everyday driving experience. The Aion N60's intelligent driving capabilities are not achieved solely through road testing and operations, but are the result of extensive training in WeRide GENESIS, WeRide's proprietary general-purpose simulation model. WeRide GENESIS is a world model that bridges the physical and virtual worlds, integrating physical AI with generative AI. The platform can generate highly realistic urban road networks, diverse traffic participants, and rare long-tail scenarios within minutes. WeRide GENESIS integrates four core modules: AI Scenarios, AI Agents, AI Metrics, and AI Diagnostics, forming a closed-loop R&D system spanning scenario generation, algorithm training, quantitative evaluation and root-cause analysis. This enables the Aion N60 to be repeatedly validated in simulation environments tens of thousands of times more complex than real-world public roads, covering scenarios such as vehicle cut-ins, unprotected left turns, emergency maneuvers, pedestrian or cyclist intrusions, road obstructions, extreme weather, and natural disaster conditions. Looking ahead, WeRide will continue working closely with Aion and other brands under GAC Group to introduce more intelligent driving vehicles across different vehicle segments - bringing safer, more comfortable, and more intelligent assisted driving experiences to a broader range of users. About WeRide WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Its autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 40 cities across 12 countries. Mycarrollcountynews is also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in eight markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists. Media Contact Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to," and similar statements. 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