On January 23, WeRide signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with K2 to develop and commercialize Robobus in the UAE. K2 is a leading Abu Dhabi-based technology company focused on developing smart autonomous transportation systems.
Under the MoU, WeRide will serve as the technology and platform provider while K2

On January 22, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. showcased its FF 91, the new First Class EAI-MPV FX Super One at UMEX 2026, in Abu Dhabi. During the exhibition, the company also shared its latest advances in EAI robotics, generating strong interest from participating companies.
UMEX 2026 is a leading Middle E

On January 18, JAC Motors held a product launch event in Dubai, introducing the all-new intelligent MPV RF8 to the UAE market.
The RF8 measures 5,215 mm in length, 1,895 mm in width, and 1,830 mm in height. It features a 2.0-litre N20TG engine delivering 186 kW of power at 5,500 rpm and 400 Nm of torque between 1,750

On January 21, AW Rostamani (AWR) Group, one of the UAE’s leading family business groups, signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the UAE with JMIE (Jiangxi Jiangling Motors Import and Export Co., Ltd.) for the JMMC brand (JMCG Jingma Motor Co., Ltd), part of the JMCG (Jiangling Motors Corporation Group) in Ch

On January 19, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation launched the new eCanter, its all-electric light-duty truck, in the UAE. The launch took place in Dubai with Al Habtoor Motors, FUSO’s official distributor in the country.
It is built on FUSO’s proven light-duty platform, the eCanter offers smooth driving, easy

On January 19, multiple sources reported that Al Ghurair Mobility has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Chery Group to introduce Karry, Chery’s global light commercial vehicle brand, to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Specialising in light commercial vehicles such as vans and mini trucks, Karry supports

On January 12, ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s leading mobility and convenience retailer, announced its roadmap to electrify the UAE highway network by the end of 2027. It plans to open 20 EV charging hubs by the end of 2027, with 15 of these expected to be open by the end of 2026, providing comprehensive charging serv

On January 17, Baidu, Inc. announced that its autonomous ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, and AutoGo, a leading UAE-based autonomous mobility company, have officially launched the fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing service in the emirate. The service is now available for launch via the AutoGo app. The service h

On January 7, Baidu Inc. announced that Apollo Go, its autonomous ride-hailing platform, has received Dubai's first driverless vehicle trial permit from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The permit lets Apollo Go run fully autonomous vehicles on designated public roads without a human safety driver, advancing

On December 31, OMODA&JAECOO UAE presented an exclusive preview of the JAECOO J8 SHS (Super Hybrid System) Performance variant. It is available in a ‘7-seat configuration’. It has a ‘1.5T GDI engine’ paired with an advanced ‘3 Dedicated Hybrid Transmission’. The JAECOO J8 SHS will also be officially launched during m

On January 5, EXEED announced the introduction of the VX plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in the United Arab Emirates, positioning it as the world’s only quad-motor AWD PHEV.
The VX PHEV comes with 1.5T engine and electric motors which delivers 420 kW of power and 920 Nm of torque, allowing 0–100 kmph accelera

On December 26, XPeng announced the recent holding of a brand launch event in Doha, Qatar for official entry into the Middle East premium vehicle market.
The Qatar expansion represents a strategic milestone in the deepening of XPeng’s presence across the MEA (Middle East and Africa) region. At the event, XPeng exhibi

On December 18, the Autoware Foundation announced that BrightDrive will present how Autoware End-to-End (E2E) AI models can be validated on production-oriented autonomous vehicle platforms, operating in public road environments, at the TIER IV booth, at CES 2026. BrightDrive focuses on the development and deployment

On December 24, Faraday Future (FF) Intelligent Electric Inc. announced that Faraday Future Middle East FZ-LLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RAK Digital Assets Oasis (also known as RAK Innovation City). They will cooperate across three major areas of exploration: artificial intelligence (AI), We

On December 18, Ford Middle East and North Africa unveiled the new 2026 Ford Everest at the Liwa International Festival, featuring a Middle East-exclusive 2.7L V6 EcoBoost engine. The company also introduced the region’s newest off-road-focused variant, the Everest Tremor.
The 2026 Ford Everest is powered by a 2.7L

On December 15, Great Wall Motor (GWM) launched the all-new TANK 700. The vehicle is powered by a 3.0L Twin Turbo V6 engine, which generates 355 HP and 560 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The TANK 700 was already launched in China and has begun entering key overseas markets such

On December 12, WeRide in partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), launched Robotaxi passenger rides in Dubai through the Uber app.
WeRide Robotaxis are now available on the Uber app in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah areas in Dubai. Riders can book a WeRide Robotaxi by select

On December 12, GWM revealed the Hi4 intelligent 4WD hybrid system and introduced the all-new GWM TANK 700 to the Middle East region for the first time during its Middle East TECH DAY.  The all-new GWM TANK 700 became available in GWM showrooms across the UAE and the wider Middle East. The model is also scheduled to

On December 11, Legend Holding Group announced an AED 500 million expansion of its automotive operations in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), developing a one-million-square-foot regional headquarters, motorcycle assembly line and export hub within an integrated automotive ecosystem.
The new complex will serve as Legend M

On December 2, Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. announced that its Pioneer eMobility, its e-Boost business unit, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Savvy Charging Technologies, Ltd., an EV charging operator in the United Arab Emirates Savvy Charging has local permits from authorities such as DEWA (Dubai