Uber Technologies and WeRide announced a partnership on Wednesday aimed at integrating the Chinese self-driving technology company's vehicles into the rideshare platform, with an initial launch in the United Arab Emirates.

This marks WeRide's first collaboration with a global ride-hailing service, allowing the company to extend its operations beyond China, while Uber makes strides toward incorporating robotaxis into its offerings.

Earlier this month, Uber also expanded its collaboration with Alphabet's Waymo to introduce robotaxis in Austin and Atlanta in the United States.

In August, Uber partnered with General Motors' robotaxi division, Cruise, which is set to provide its autonomous vehicles on the platform starting next year.

The partnership with WeRide is scheduled to commence in Abu Dhabi later this year.

WeRide has received the UAE's first and only national license for self-driving vehicles, enabling the Chinese company to test and operate robotaxis on public roads across the nation.

WeRide was anticipated to go public in the United States, with a valuation of up to $5 billion; however, its initial public offering has been postponed, and the company is currently finalizing documentation to proceed with the listing.

On Monday, the Biden administration proposed restrictions that would bar Chinese automakers from testing self-driving cars on U.S. roads, extending to vehicle software and hardware from other foreign adversaries, including Russia.