The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) is working with Beeah Group, the region's leading sustainability pioneer, for the deployment and operation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Sharjah, including the city and coastal regions.

 

Building on Sharjah’s position as a beacon for sustainability in the region, the EV charging network will empower members of the public looking to make the switch to electric vehicles, said SRTA in a statement.

 

Hundreds of chargers will be deployed across the emirate in strategic locations along highways and in multiple districts, covering key commercial and urban areas to make charging fast, convenient, and accessible to the public.

 

The new network of chargers will include fast chargers, adding to the existing EV charging infrastructure in the emirate and provide EV drivers greater peace of mind with shorter distances between charging points, it stated.

 

On the exclusive partnership, SRTA Chairman Yousif Khamis Mohamed Alathmane said: "The 'Electric Chargers' project, in collaboration with Beeah, is a flagship initiative that promotes renewable and environmentally friendly energy in Sharjah."

 

"It underlines our commitment to aligning with the UAE’s rapid advancements in sustainable development applications, supporting green energy, and adhering to national strategies aimed at enhancing mechanisms for achieving sustainability in energy and climate change," noted Alathmane.

 

Alathmane had recently taken a delegation to meet Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman of Beeah and other senior executives at the Beeah Headquarters, to discuss opportunities and collaboration strategies.

 

The SRTA official emphasised the importance of the project in addressing the increasing number of electric vehicles and the need for fast chargers. 

 

This project was in line with the authority's strategies to reduce carbon emissions, starting from the deployment of electric buses and taxis, and extending to improvements in public services, he stated.

 

He also pointed out that Sharjah's infrastructure is fully equipped for sustainable development projects, thanks to the productive partnership with Beeah, which is recognised for leadership in clean energy and innovative environmental solutions.

 

Within its fleet of over 2,000 vehicles, Beeah has already introduced several EVs and is exploring partnerships to repurpose traditional vehicles into EVs as they approach end of life. It is also testing vehicles that run on green hydrogen, a zero-emissions alternative to traditional fuels. 

 

SRTA and Beeah are working to enhance Sharjah’s network of EV chargers in line with the National Electric Vehicles Policy, which aims to turn the UAE into a global market for electric vehicles and increase the share of EVs to 50% of total vehicles on the roads by 2050. 

 

The network will support Sharjah’s vision to elevate quality of life for residents and shape sustainable, smart cities.

 

Beeah Group CEO and Vice Chairman Khaled Al Huraimel expressed delight at partnership with SRTA to shape the future of emissions-free mobility in Sharjah and inspire wider scale positive climate action. 

 

"Together with SRTA's expertise, we look forward to enhancing access to EV charging infrastructure, supporting drivers in strategic locations throughout the emirate and bridging the gap between EV charging demand and supply," noted Al Huraimel.

 

"By integrating robust EV charging networks into Sharjah’s infrastructure, we are solidifying the emirate’s position of leadership in sustainability and helping secure its future as a climate-positive, net-zero city," he added.-TradeArabia News Service