Doha, April 01 (QNA) - The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has moved the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum to Sept. 7-9, 2026, against the backdrop of the current regional situation.

Organized by Just us and Otto Marketing Services, the 2026 Forum will feature numerous local, regional and international speakers, senior government officials, industry experts, innovators, academia, and community individuals to highlight some of the latest trends and innovations in autonomous and e-mobility, including how electrification of vehicle fleets and logistics networks is reshaping transportation and daily life in the region, the role of autonomous systems in smart cities, the development of digital infrastructure, AI-based traffic management, and the importance of having strong policy frameworks and incentives to govern secure adoption and implementation. A particular spotlight will be given to the potential for local innovation and ways of supporting the cultivation of homegrown mobility ecosystems.

The forum's second edition underpins the recently launched Ministry of Transport Strategy 2025-2030, which is closely aligned with the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030. The Strategy aims at establishing a secure, integrated, and sustainable transportation system powered by innovation, clean energy, and smart technologies. The event also reflects MOT's continuing efforts to advance next-generation mobility solutions that support the national priorities and address sustainability concerns of global urgency.

The Forum was initially scheduled for April 7-9. (QNA)