• The new platform enhances the safety and operation of autonomous vehicles and strengthens Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading destination for smart mobility and autonomous systems.

Abu Dhabi, The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced the launch of the Autonomous Vehicles Integrated Testing, Operations, and Management System (AViTOMS) at DRIFTx 2025, held as part of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW) organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC). This advanced, centralised digital platform, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, is designed to manage all stages of testing and operating autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi, improving operational efficiency and safety in line with approved sector regulations.

The platform covers every operational stage for autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi, from registration, application and permitting, through supervision of trials and technical data analysis, to full commercial operations, ensuring safe processes and procedural accuracy at each step.

AViTOMS enables the Integrated Transport Centre to exercise comprehensive oversight of autonomous vehicle trials by receiving and reviewing applications, assessing companies’ readiness and issuing permits across four structured testing phases, while monitoring operations in real time and intervening when needed. This boosts response speed and coordination with relevant government entities. The platform includes a suite of smart tools for end-to-end operations management, such as an online application portal, a digital workflow system, interactive maps for real-time vehicle tracking, dashboards to monitor operational status and incidents, and an instant shutdown feature when any operational fault is detected. It also provides secure, instantaneous data exchange among stakeholders to ensure continuous oversight and strengthen operational compliance.

Dr Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, Acting Director-General of the Integrated Transport Centre, said: “This platform marks a step change in the regulation and operation of autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi. It enhances operational efficiency and elevates safety standards through a unified digital system that enables intelligent oversight of every stage of testing and operations. The project aligns with Abu Dhabi’s vision to build a safe, smart and sustainable transport ecosystem that supports digital transformation and keeps pace with global advances in autonomous systems.”

The launch of AViTOMS reflects the Integrated Transport Centre’s leading role in strengthening the legislative and regulatory framework for smart mobility in Abu Dhabi by developing advanced digital tools that raise operational performance and ensure the highest safety standards. It also underscores ITC’s commitment to supporting government priorities to adopt future technologies and harness AI to build an integrated, smart and sustainable mobility system, cementing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for innovation in autonomous mobility.

About Integrated Transport Centre:

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), affiliated with the Department of Municipalities and Transport, is the legislative, regulatory, and supervisory authority responsible for managing and developing the transport sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It formulates policies and frameworks aimed at establishing a smart, safe, and integrated mobility system that supports the Emirate’s aspiration to be among the most advanced cities in the world.

ITC oversees all land, maritime, and aviation transport activities across the Emirate, ensuring the integration and advancement of the mobility system in line with urban expansion and population growth. It also strives to harness the latest technologies, innovation, and sustainability tools to meet future mobility demands, enhance quality of life, and redefine urban living standards by embedding advanced solutions and promoting sustainable mobility practices.