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UAE-based ARMS Group has signed a strategic agreement with Australian firm Pure Hydrogen Corporation Ltd. to import hydrogen and electric trucks to the Emirates. 

According to a press statement, the partnership will set up the distribution and sale of Taurus Prime Mover, Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) Garbage Trucks and Box Trucks to the UAE market through ARMS Group's established operations in the region.

UAE's Sustainable Journey to Get a Boost

The move is considered crucial for the UAE, as the Emirates has set its goal to achieve net zero targets by 2050. 

The UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative is a national drive to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, making the Emirates the first Middle East and North Africa nation to do so.

This ambitious strategy aims to lead the transition to net zero emissions and has over 25 programs across six key sectors: power, industry, transport, buildings, waste, and agriculture.

Pure Hydrogen to Supply Green Trucks by 2025

According to the memorandum of understanding signed by these companies, Pure Hydrogen is expected to begin supplying its battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric commercial vehicles commencing in the calendar year 2025. 

The press statement added that the delivery of these vehicles will be subject to ARMS Group being satisfied with its due diligence on the vehicles and the equipment being compliant for operation in UAE.

"We are thrilled with this collaboration with Pure Hydrogen. Our mission is to become a leading regional provider of hydrogen equipment and hydrogen vehicles and contribute to realising the UAE leadership's goal of sustainable development through the promotion of clean energy solutions," said Abdulrahman Albaidhaei, chairman of ARMS Group Holding. 

He added: "We are excited about the beneficial impact our joint decarbonisation efforts will have in the UAE and the GCC region and value the rigorous work and talks that led to the signing of this MOU." 

Scott Brown, managing director of Pure Hydrogen said that the company is pleased to sign the MoU with ARMS Group, which will set out the framework for a comprehensive hydrogen vehicle supply and hydrogen equipment as part of the UAE government's stated priority to implement clean energy alternatives. 

"The completion of the MOU follows an extensive period of negotiation and collaboration between the parties, and we look forward to working together to implement hydrogen solutions in the Middle East," added Brown.