BMW Group Middle East and EMAAR have announced a strategic partnership that will see them expand the EV charging points in the UAE.
The agreement was reached during COP28 UAE – where BMW Group participated as the VIP e-Mobility Provider.
BMW Group Middle East, it shared, will install the charging points across EMAAR’s prime locations, including residential and public areas.
In collaboration with BMW AGMC, the project aims to electrify over 25 EMAAR projects this year.
More than 50 charging points are scheduled to be installed during the first phase of the partnership.
Commenting on the partnership, Dr Hamid Haqparwar, Managing Director of BMW Group Middle East, said: “Our collaboration with EMAAR is yet another milestone as we aim to accelerate the transition towards sustainable mobility in the UAE. The collaboration represents our joint efforts to expand the charging infrastructure in locations where our cus-tomers reside and commute. We remain committed in playing a direct role in shaping the future of sustainable mobility in the UAE, and I am glad to see this shared dedication with EMAAR in achieving this vision.”
Ahmed Almatrooshi, Emaar Properties Executive Board Member and Chairman of Emaar Foundation, added: ”EMAAR is thrilled to partner with BMW Group Middle East in this important initiative. This collabora-tion not only reinforces our commitment to environmental stewardship but also enhances the living experi-ence of our residents and visitors. By integrating state-of-the-art EV charging infrastructure across our prop-erties, we are contributing to the nation’s green mobility objectives and COP28’s sustainability goals. This is a step forward in our continuous endeavour to help build a more sustainable and connected future for all.”