Tesla CEO Elon Musk has indicated that Full Self-Driving (Supervised) could launch in the United Arab Emirates as early as January 2026. This follows his recent visit to the country and a direct response on X to a local analyst's query. The news has sparked excitement among users anticipating advanced autonomous features in Middle Eastern cities.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared an optimistic timeline for the rollout of Full Self-Driving (Supervised), or FSD, in the United Arab Emirates during a post on X on Monday. Responding to UAE-based political analyst Ahmed Sharif Al Amiri, who inquired about the technology's arrival, Musk wrote: “Hopefully, next month.” This suggests a potential launch as soon as January 2026, marking an expansion of Tesla's autonomous driving capabilities into the Middle East.
The announcement comes shortly after Musk's weekend visit to the UAE, where he met with key figures including UAE Defense Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and Dubai Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed. Images of the meeting circulated online, and Musk posted a supportive message on X: “UAE rocks!” His engagement highlights growing interest in Tesla's technology in the region, particularly for its potential in traffic-heavy urban environments like Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
FSD (Supervised) enables hands-off highway driving, urban navigation, and parking, all under driver oversight. The system's rollout could saturate the Middle East starting with the UAE, allowing Tesla vehicles to handle dense traffic and complex cityscapes more confidently. Numerous X users expressed excitement over the prospect, noting the benefits for local drivers.
Musk's post quoted an earlier message encouraging users to try FSD, underscoring his push for broader adoption. If the January timeframe holds, it would represent a significant step in Tesla's global expansion of supervised autonomy, building on recent praises from international media for the system's performance in challenging conditions.
