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Dubai to boost green mobility with 170pc rise in EV stations

Mon, 10 Jul 2023

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), which is steering Dubai’s clean energy transition, aims to grow the city’s network of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by 170% in less than three years.

Motoring

Yas Island to host FIM World Supercross in November

Mon, 10 Jul 2023

SX Global, a world-class sports marketing and entertainment company, has announced that Yas Island, Abu Dhabi will host the penultimate round of the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) in 2023.

Motoring

RTA’s digital channels garner $952m revenue in 2022

Mon, 10 Jul 2023

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced that the number of transactions, users and revenue streams through its digital channels reflected phenomenal growth with its digital channels garnering around AED3.5 billion ($952 million) last year.

Motoring

F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix set for March 7 in Jeddah

Fri, 07 Jul 2023

Formula One has unveiled the initial calendar for 2024 FIA World Championship featuring 24 races - beginning in Bahrain on March 2 and finishing in Abu Dhabi on December 8. The F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will begin at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 7.

Motoring

Al Masaood in deal to supply 134 UD Trucks to Lavajet

Thu, 06 Jul 2023

Al Masaood Commercial Vehicles and Equipment has entered into a deal with waste management expert Lavajet to supply a fleet of 134 UD Trucks - including Euro 5 versions of its Quester and Croner trucks - in a bid to enhance its services in Al Ain region.

Motoring

Bahrain to open 2024 F1 with first Saturday Night Race

Wed, 05 Jul 2023

Formula 1 has announced the 2024 calendar, with Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East', set to celebrate its 20th anniversary as the opening round of the season and its first-ever Saturday night race on March 2.

Motoring

UAE approves first licence for self-driving vehicles

Tue, 04 Jul 2023

The UAE Cabinet has approved the first national licence for self-driving vehicles on the country’s roads, which was granted to WeRide company.

Motoring

Volvo Construction Equipment reveals electric charging protocol

Sun, 02 Jul 2023

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making available its 48 voltage DC protocol for electric charging solutions in a bid to accelerate electrification and make it easier for customers with a multi-branded fleet.

Motoring

Formula E expands CBS Sports tie-up, strikes deal with Roku

Wed, 28 Jun 2023

Formula E, the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship motorsports series, has announced ground-breaking new broadcast distribution partnerships in the US with CBS Sports and Roku.

Motoring

Terra launches its first fleet of electric motorbikes

Tue, 27 Jun 2023

Terra Tech, a leading B2B-focused micro-mobility tech startup providing electric motorbikes with swappable battery solutions, has announced the arrival of its first fleet of electric motorbikes to its warehouse in Al Quoz in Dubai.