The second edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum closed in Doha on 9 September after three days that brought more than 1,500 attendees, 71 speakers and 33 exhibitors to Qatar to work through what it will take to put driverless and electric transport into everyday service.

Hosted by the Ministry of Transport of the State of Qatar, under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, Minister of Transport, the Forum ran across two conference days at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) on 7 and 8 September, closing on 9 September with the AEMOB Ecosystem Tour. Delegates travelled from 68 countries and included government leaders, policymakers, industry representatives, researchers, academics, technology innovators, and mobility specialists.

The second Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) has opened in Doha, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and technology experts to examine what it will take to move autonomous and electric mobility from ambition to practical deployment.

Hosted by Qatar’s Ministry of Transport, the two-day forum comes as the country builds on its investments in transport infrastructure, electrification and intelligent transport systems, while confronting the regulatory, technological and safety questions shaping the next phase of mobility.

With more than 70 regional and international speakers and discussions spanning autonomous mobility, electric transportation, infrastructure, regulation, sustainability and real-world deployment, AEMOB 2026 places collaboration at the centre of the mobility transition.

As Doha convenes this growing international conversation, the forum provides a window into how Qatar and the wider region are approaching the shift towards a more connected, electrified and increasingly autonomous mobility ecosystem.

Qatar is further advancing at the forefront of the global driverless mobility transformation as Doha prepares to host the second Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) on September 7–8.

Bringing together international and regional leaders from across mobility relevant sectors, the Forum comes at a time when Qatar has been moving from ambitious visions for smart and sustainable transport toward real-world testing and deployment.

The country’s rapid electrification of public transport, growing community interest in autonomous electric vehicles and investment in smart infrastructure are creating an important testbed for emerging intelligent mobility technologies. Beyond that, the development also raises questions around regulation, digital connectivity, data security, safety, and how autonomous and electric systems can be integrated into the fabric of cities and communities worldwide.

Against this backdrop, the AEMOB Forum provides an important platform for examining the technologies and policy choices that will shape the next generation of transportation. The Forum is also an opportunity to showcase forward facing mobility ambitions, engage with global industry leaders and reinforce Doha’s emerging role as a regional hub for innovation in driverless and electric mobility.

Dr. Frank Himpel, Professor for Logistics at Germany’s Anhalt University of Applied Sciences and Director of its Institute for Logistics, alongside Dr. Rafah Alarrouqi, Qatar-based Visiting Fellow at the Institute for Logistics, kicked off the Multilateral Junior Academy on Global Challenges (MJA), with its first session hosted at the German International School in Doha.

The international youth dialogue initiative, supported by UNESCO’s regional office in Doha, the German Embassy Doha, the Goethe-Institut Gulf region, and the international expert platform InStrat, brought together more than thirty young students from Tariq Bin Ziyad Secondary School for Boys and Hassan Bin Thabit Secondary School for Boys in a highly engaging, interactive workshop.

Fostering close dialogue and exchange of daily life perspectives across countries and cultures, the launch in Qatar revolved around topics of sustainability, water, energy, and the climate. The exercise will be mirrored by partner schools in Germany, with students engaging in parallel discussions and later exchanging outcomes for joint reflection and further exploration.

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Transport HE Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti inaugurated the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum on Tuesday, hosted by the Ministry of Transport at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) for two days.

The opening ceremony was attended by a number of Their Excellencies Ministers, high-profile state officials, and chairpersons of entities working in the transportation industry.

In his opening speech, HE Minister of Transport stressed that Qatar, under the wise leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, will continue developing a coherent, sustainable, integrated, and eco-friendly transportation system in a fashion that enhances the country’s leading position on the world map of green and smart transportation, in addition to sharing its expertise in the field with the rest of the world through its real-life experiences of hosting major continental and international events, where transportation is a key success factor.