Yemeni Develops Self-Driving Car From Scrap for People With Disabilities

A Yemeni citizen, Abdullah al-Qatwi, has developed a self-driving car using scrap materials and simple electronic components, seeking to address the mobility challenges faced by people with disabilities.

The initiative was prompted by the difficulties that war-wounded Yemenis and others with disabilities encounter when travelling or trying to drive. For those affected, getting around can be a major obstacle in daily life.

Working with limited resources, al-Qatwi turned to basic electronics to develop the vehicle. His project focuses on an everyday need: making transport more accessible to people who struggle with conventional driving.

The available details do not establish how independently the car can operate or whether it has undergone safety testing. Even so, the initiative highlights a local effort to respond to the transport needs of Yemen’s war-wounded and disabled communities.