United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi tourism company will add hydrogen cars to its fleet – News

Building on the momentum of COP28, an Abu Dhabi-based travel and logistics company is set to add hydrogen cars from a leading UAE company specializing in the energy sector to its fleet.

Nirvana Tours and Logistics (NTL), a subsidiary of Nirvana Holding, announced plans to test six next-generation hydrogen-powered cars from MMEC Mannesmann, a local company specializing in the oil, gas, mining and renewable energy sectors. NTL, a sister company of Nirvana Travel and Tourism, manages hotel reservations, transportation, event management, group travel and more.

According to the International Energy Agency, transportation emissions grew at an average annual rate of 1.7 percent between 1990 and 2022. To be on track to reach net zero emissions by 2050, emissions from the transportation sector must fall by more than 3 percent per year. by 2030.

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Senior officials of the entities noted that the collaborative effort towards green transportation solutions aligns with the directives of the UAE leaders and the national agenda for sustainability. It also reflects the UAE’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, a strategy reiterated at COP28.

Omar Al Ali, CEO of Nirvana Tours and Logistics, stressed that the addition of hydrogen-powered cars will contribute to the UAE’s vision of a greener and cleaner future.

“We are delighted to collaborate with MMEC Mannesmann to test the potential of hydrogen-powered cars. This initiative underscores our commitment to remaining at the forefront of the industry by adopting innovative solutions that align with global sustainability goals. Exploring hydrogen-powered vehicles is part of our bid to contribute to sustainability in the UAE and beyond,” Al Ali noted.

Anas Aljuaidi, CEO of MMEC Mannesmann, said these collaborative agreements between local entities are a fundamental step in the UAE’s march towards a sustainable future.

“This partnership is a testament to our collective commitment to decarbonization, and emphasizes that together we can forge a path toward environmental stewardship and a brighter, more sustainable future for generations. The global challenge arises from fueling vehicles with diesel and gasoline, which has environmental repercussions due to carbon emissions. The use of hydrogen presents a solution by significantly reducing carbon emissions,” added Aljuaidi.

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