Home Industry Automotive OMODA & JAECOO inks deal with Galadari to be its first UAE distributor The partnership with Galadari will allow prospective customers in the UAE to experience the Chinese brand’s vehicle line-up – including its flagship models, OMODA C5 and JAECOO J8 by Neesha Salian November 27, 2024 Image: Supplied Chinese auto brand OMODA & JAECOO has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with its first UAE distributor, Galadari, ahead of the launch of its market operations in the UAE. The UAE will serve as a Middle Eastern hub for the auto brand as it prepares to roll out its vehicles across all emirates in January next year during its official launch. Shawn Xu, CEO of OMODA & JAECOO Automobile International, said “This newly forged partnership with Galadari is a momentous milestone of our expansion into the UAE market, which is highly integral to our growth in the region. Their long-lasting legacy and deep understanding of the local customer base, combined with OMODA & JAECOO’s commitment to delivering innovative, high-performance vehicles and products of the future perfectly positions us to meet the evolving demands of UAE consumers and drive forward our shared vision for sustainable and technologically advanced mobility solutions.” The partnership with Galadari will allow prospective customers in the UAE to experience the brand’s vehicle line-up – including its flagship models, OMODA C5 and JAECOO J8 – in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah through three different showrooms and service centres across these emirates. “As the fastest-growing car brand in the world, OMODA & JAECOO is setting new standards in design, technology, and sustainability, and we are excited to be part of their journey as they redefine mobility in the region,” said Mohammed Galadari, co-chairman and group CEO of Galadari. OMODA & JAECOO: Focused on innovation In other news, the company recently held its second annual summit at its headquarters in Wuhu, China. The summit brought together over 2,000 car and tech enthusiasts, journalists and brand loyalists from around the world to witness groundbreaking advancements. Read: The future is here: OMODA & JAECOO user summit showcases high-tech cars, robots During the event, the company unveiled two new car models, the OMODA C7 and JAECOO J5, along with their latest robotic companions, Mornine and Argos, developed through an AI collaboration with AIMOGA. Tags automotive chinese automaker galadari OMODA & JAECOO You might also like Classic appeal: Triumph Motorcycles returns to the UAE Insights: How insurance will shape a driverless world Shift to EVs will have far-reaching impact, IMF says CAFU rolls out EV charging service to Audi e-tron vehicles