Enhancing Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in the UAE: Schneider Electric and E& Join Forces

Schneider Electric, a company specializing in energy management and automation, has signed an agreement with “E and” to enhance the infrastructure for electric vehicle charging in the United Arab Emirates.

The cooperation aims to keep up with the growing demand for sustainable transportation in the UAE.

The agreement will cover the enhancement of electric vehicle charging solutions in the country, and the joint efforts of Schneider Electric and “E and” Group will contribute to the development of an expandable charging network to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles on a wider scale in the country.

The cooperation also involves installing solutions for charging electric vehicles within the “Etisalat Academy”.

Schneider Electric company is committed to providing a range of electric vehicle charging solutions and energy management, including comprehensive services such as field assessment, installation, and a variety of electric vehicle charging devices.

Maamar Al-Rakhami, CEO of Etisalat Services Holding Company, a subsidiary of “E and”, said: “Our collaboration with Schneider Electric confirms our commitment to leading the positive transformation in the electric vehicle infrastructure within the UAE, and this partnership is an indicator of our joint efforts to provide sustainable charging solutions that contribute to the development of the electric mobility scene.”

On his side, Ahmed Fattin, Vice President of Commercial Affairs in the United Arab Emirates and Oman at Schneider Electric, said: “Our collaboration with ‘E and’ is part of our efforts to develop the sustainable transportation scene in the UAE, and the installation of our electric vehicle charging system at the Telecommunications Training Academy confirms our shared commitment to building a strong charging network, which enhances the wider adoption of electric vehicles in the country.”

It is mentioned that the demand for electric vehicles in the Emirati market has witnessed steady growth in recent years, and it is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate of 30% until 2028, according to a recent study issued by the International Trade Administration.(WAM)