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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

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Tesla starts laying off employees at Nevada plant

US labour law requires companies with 100 or more employees to notify authorities ahead of mass layoffs

Mercedes-Benz CTO Markus Schäfer shares the future of electric mobility

Mercedes-Benz CTO Markus Schäfer shares the future of electric mobility

The automaker’s CTO shares the company’s mandate on pioneering innovation and sustainable transportation

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Spotlight on the Range Rover SV Bespoke Sadaf edition

The Range Rover SV Bespoke Sadaf is limited to only 20 units for the region

The new McLaren Artura Spider

Supercar sensation: Introducing the McLaren Artura Spider

The new Artura Spider is McLaren’s first-ever high-performance hybrid convertible

Bentley 2023 Fleet

Here’s why Bentley is big on bespoke, shares CEO Adrian Hallmark

Bentley’s chairman and CEO gives us an insight into the company’s performance in 2023 and why customisation is key to its success in the region

AW Rostamani, Zeekr to launch premium EVs in UAE

Luxury EVs: AW Rostamani, ZEEKR unveil new cars for UAE

ZEEKR’s premium models will be available for test drives and bookings starting from March

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PIF’s Seven brings world-first Formula E karting attractions to Saudi

The Formula E Karting attractions will be built at four of Seven entertainment destinations located in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Abha

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Binghatti unveils first Mercedes-Benz branded residential tower, here are the details

The residences will showcase mixed-use facilities comprising restaurants, sports and wellness zones, lounges, non-automotive retail, exhibition spaces, and parking

PIF Launches Electric 360 Image PIF

PIF unveils ‘Electric 360’ partnership, announces new brand revamp

The partnership with Formula E, Extreme E and E1 will promote educational opportunities tied to electric motorsports, as well as community, social programmes and environmental stewardship

Porsche sales grew 11 per cent in MEA and India in 2023

Porsche sees sales rise 11% in Middle East, Africa, India in 2023

Porsche made delivered 9,135 new cars in conjunction with successful events such as Icons of Porsche in Dubai

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Dubai’s number plate craze rakes in Dhs51m: Here are the top-selling ones

The top premium number plate was AA30 that sold for Dhs4,540,000

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi unveils first electric car

China’s Xiaomi unveils first electric car, plans to become top automaker

The SU7 will come in two versions – one with a driving range of up to 668 km on a single charge and another with a range of up to 800 km