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Nissan appoints Al Hashar as Oman official distributor

Mon, 29 Jul 2024

Nissan has announced Al Hashar Automotive, part of the Al Hashar Group, as its only authorised official distributor in Oman, a market that holds considerable significance for the brand as part of its strategy to expand in the Middle East.

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Al Laith signs long-term partnership with SMC

Mon, 29 Jul 2024

Al Laith, a leading provider of diverse temporary project solutions in the Middle East, has announced its role as the Official Temporary Infrastructure Strategic Partner in a long-term deal with the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC).

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Dubai Taxi records $297m revenue in H1

Sat, 27 Jul 2024

Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has reported a 14% revenue growth for the first half thus taking the total to AED1.09 billion ($297 million) mainly driven by the core taxi segment. The limousine and the bus segment too posted solid revenue growth.

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Coventry University researchers publish new mobility guide

Fri, 26 Jul 2024

Researchers at Coventry University have contributed their expertise acting as technical authors for a new guide for operating autonomous vehicles.

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Omoda & Jaecoo to launch electric Omoda E5 in UAE

Thu, 25 Jul 2024

Omoda & Jaecoo, the innovative automotive brand dedicated to pioneering the future of travel, has announced its latest all-electric SUV, the Omoda E5.

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Mumtalakat hails McLaren F1 team on Hungarian Grand Prix victory

Mon, 22 Jul 2024

Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of Bahrain, has congratulated the McLaren Formula One Team, which secured both first and second positions at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday.

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Mace installs 12 Tesla Supercharger stations at DFC in Qatar

Mon, 22 Jul 2024

Mace, the leading project and programme delivery consultancy, has completed the installation of 12 Tesla Supercharger stations at Doha Festival City (DFC) in Qatar.

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RTA announces $299m purchase deal for new Euro6 buses

Sun, 21 Jul 2024

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has announced order worth AED1.1 billion ($299 million) for the purchase of 636 buses of various sizes that comply with European specifications for low carbon emissions (Euro 6). Of these, 40 will be electric buses.

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Budget Saudi unit completes acquisition of AutoWorld

Sun, 21 Jul 2024

Budget Saudi, a leading player in the kingdom's car rental business, has announced that one of its key subsidiaries, Al Jozoor Al Rasekha Trucking Company, has successfully acquired the entire stake in Al Jazeera Equipment Company (AutoWorld).

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BMW posts strong H1 growth in EVs and premium segment

Mon, 15 Jul 2024

With 179,557 fully electric vehicles delivered, the BMW brand achieved a +34.1% increase in BEV sales in the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year.