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Elite Group Holding to develop Dhs100m auto hub in Dubai

Dubai Industrial City, a key business district within TECOM Group, is home to over 1,100 local, regional, and international customers and 350 operational factories

Zaher Sabbagh - Director of Chery UAE on why Chinese auto brands are rising in popularity in the UAE

Insights: Why Chinese auto brands are rising in popularity in the UAE

As Chinese brands continue to win over UAE consumers with stylish designs, advanced features and competitive pricing, they are well-positioned to influence the next chapter of the UAE’s auto sector

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Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings to buy McLaren’s automotive business, stake in racing business

CYVN Holdings and Mumtalakat are committed to optimising McLaren’s portfolio to ensure sustainable long-term financial returns, positioning the company for continued success

OMODA & JAECOO inks deal with Galadari to be its first UAE distributor

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

Triumph Re-Enters UAE Market After Partnering With Galadari

Classic appeal: Triumph Motorcycles returns to the UAE

Established in 1902, Triumph Motorcycles boasts a legacy spanning over 120 years, creating motorcycles celebrated for their design, character and performance

Insights: How insurance will shape a driverless world

Insights: How insurance will shape a driverless world

As autonomous vehicles become more prevalent, the insurance industry must evolve to address the new landscape of risks and liabilities

Shift to electric vehicles will have far-reaching impact, IMF says

Shift to EVs will have far-reaching impact, IMF says

The move toward EVs has accelerated in recent years and is seen as a key way to help countries achieve climate goals

Audi Q6 e-tron and Cafu mobile EV charging prototype

CAFU rolls out EV charging service to Audi e-tron vehicles

Audi Middle East is also collaborating with Siemens, Desert Technologies, and the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure to expand the regional charging network

GB Business Breakfast shines spotlight on GCC’s automotive, mobility sectors

Gulf Business hosted its second Business Breakfast event on the future of automotive and mobility in the Middle East, highlighting digital shifts, sustainability, and evolving consumer preferences

The future is here: OMODA & JAECOO’s user summit showcases high-tech cars, robots

The future is here: OMODA & JAECOO user summit showcases high-tech cars, robots

The summit saw the official global launches of OMODA & JAECOO’s latest models, OMODA C7 and JAECOO J5, in the presence of over 2,000 attendees

Abu Dhabi’s CYVN seeks to buy McLaren’s automotive business

Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings to acquire McLaren’s automotive business

The deal will bring access to additional capital, advanced engineering expertise and technology, particularly in the field of electric vehicles

Are autonomous vehicles the key to sustainable mobility in the region's EV revolution?

Are autonomous vehicles the key to sustainable mobility in the region’s EV revolution?

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are rising stars from the Middle East in embracing driverless transportation to achieve sustainable mobility

Join our Gulf Business tech, automotive panel on October 30

Join our tech and automotive panel on October 30

From electric vehicles to connected cars, the upcoming panel event offers an exciting opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and engage in exciting discussions

The Middle East EV market: A $54bn opportunity by 2035

The Middle East EV market: A $54bn opportunity by 2035, shows report

While the potential is vast, high costs, limited EV models, and insufficient charging infrastructure remain significant barriers

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Dhs69.1m in bids: Premium plates auction draws big spenders

The 116th edition of the auction featured 90 premium plates, ranging from two to five digits

Karim Maksoud MD of Al Habtoor Motors on EV trends and the JAC's latest offering

Al Habtoor Motors’ MD discusses EVs, JAC e30X and sustainable mobility

Karim Maksoud, managing director of Al Habtoor Motors, shares insights into the future of electric vehicles in the UAE

MySyara partners with Mobil, launches UAE's first cloud garage network

MySyara partners with Mobil, launches UAE’s first cloud garage network

The company aims to set up a network of 20 cloud garages across UAE by the end of 2025

Thierry Sabbagh of Nissan Middle East on the Arc and key auto trends

Nissan’s Thierry Sabbagh on The Arc, electrification and all-new Patrol

Nissan’s DVP and president – Middle East, Saudi Arabia & CIS discusses the brand’s impressive growth in the region, driven by a diverse product lineup, robust SUV demand, and customer-centric innovations

Grenadier Quartermaster: A modern-day explorer’s dream car

Grenadier Quartermaster: A modern-day explorer’s dream car

The Grenadier Quartermaster turns heads, tackles rough terrains, and even hauls samples of precious stones if utilised as such

Sustainable mobility startup E Daddy raises $15m

Sustainable mobility startup E Daddy raises $15m

The company, which has facilities in Dubai Industrial City and the National Industries Park, plans to launch its first fully electric motorcycle in Q1 2025

Chinese automaker Chery expands UAE presence, opens new showroom

Chinese automaker Chery expands UAE presence

The Dubai showroom’s launch follows the debut of Chery’s flagship showroom in Sharjah, with plans to extend its presence to Abu Dhabi and other emirates

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Combustion engines aren’t going away anytime soon, says Saudi Aramco

The transition to EVs is creating an opportunity that Saudi Aramco aims to capitalise on

Yaser Shabsogh, VP Commercial Operations at Kia MEA

Kia MEA’s VP on factors driving the auto brand’s regional growth

The VP of Commercial Operations at Kia Middle East says the company’s mid to long-term business strategy will heavily focus on electrification, which is reflected in its updated annual 2030 sales target of 4.3 million units

China EV maker BYD to build $1bn plant in Turkey

Chinese electric carmaker BYD to build $1bn plant in Turkey

The company plans to establish a facility for producing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, with an annual capacity of 150,000 units

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Dubai to build world’s largest and most advanced car market

This strategic move aims to leverage DP World’s global network to enhance the market’s connectivity with 77 ports worldwide

Turkey imposes 40% tariff on vehicle imports from China

Turkey imposes 40% tariff on vehicle imports from China

The additional Turkish tariff will be set at a minimum of $7,000 per vehicle, with effect from July 7

In numbers: Saudi Arabia poised for EV boom, reveals survey

In numbers: Saudi Arabia poised for EV boom, reveals survey

Saudi Arabia has significant growth potential for battery-electric vehicles, with 71 per cent of consumers “very” or “moderately” likely to purchase a BEV this year, the AlixPartners study showed

Lucid sets up Dubai Retail Studio

EV giant Lucid opens showroom in Dubai, expands presence in the region

With the inauguration of the latest studio in Dubai, Lucid now has 38 studio locations worldwide

Faces to watch: Mohsin Hani Al-Bahrani of the Mohsin Haider Darwish Group

Faces to watch: Mohsin Hani Al-Bahrani of the Mohsin Haider Darwish Group

The CEO of Automotive, Construction Equipment and Renewable Energy cluster at Mohsin Haider Darwish Group has been listed among the ‘100 Most Influential CEOs in Oman’ and ‘CEO of the Year’ at the Oman Economic Review Business Excellence Awards

Faisal Al Sahlawi – GM – Dubai Autodrome

Dubai Autodrome’s GM Faisal Al Sahlawi shares its role in driving motorsport in the UAE

As the UAE’s premier motorsport and entertainment venue, Dubai Autodrome hosts some of the largest motorsport grids in the region plus a host of international events