On August 13, Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) announced its first international electric vehicle assembly plant at Jafza, Dubai, with a planned investment of USD 25 million (AED 92 million) over five years. Spanning over 42,000 square feet, the facility will assemble OSM’s electric two- and three-wheelers, and handle stor

On August 11, G&G Composite announced that it has leased a facility spanning over 10,000 square feet in the Al Hamra Industrial Zone of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), aiming to serve markets across the UAE and the wider region.
Scheduled to be fully operational this September, the new facility will produce hig

On August 11, NWTN Inc. executed an Asset Contribution and Share Issuance Agreement (SPA) with Pakistan's industrial group JW Corporation. It grants NWTN exclusive usage rights to JW Corporation's complete knock-down (CKD) automotive assembly facility in Lahore's China-Pakistan Special Economic Zone (JW-SEZ) and acce

On August 7, DP World announced that it has significantly expanded its automotive logistics capacity to meet growing demand at Jebel Ali Port, with the launch of a new 2.6 million square foot vehicle storage yard at Terminal 4. The upgrade adds 13,000 CEUs (car equivalent units), raising the port’s total storage capa

On August 6, Chevrolet expanded the Captiva range in the Middle East with new powertrain options, including the all-new Captiva Electric Vehicle (EV) and Captiva Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).
The new Captiva EV is equipped with a 60-kWh lithium battery, delivering up to 415 km of range (NEDC) and 201 hp of

On August 2, Erisha Smart Manufacturing Hub under Rana Group, India announced plans for a state-of-the-art facility at Al Ghail Industrial Park, Ras Al Khaimah, spanning roughly 15 million square feet. The development will be a fully integrated, mixed-use hub designed to support over 150 industries.
The Hub will focu

On August 2, multiple sources reported that Chery‘s iCar brand has introduced the iCar V27 in Dubai. It is built on a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) platform. It measures nearly five metres long. It features a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine combined with an electric motor. The total output for the all wheel dr

On July 29, WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. started operating their Robotaxis on Al Reem and Al Maryah Islands in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Integrated Transport Centre. The expanded service is expected to double ride volumes, now covering about half of Abu Dhabi's core areas.
The WeRide and Uber aim to co

On July 23, Cadillac Middle East launched the refreshed CT5 lineup, including the high-performance CT5-V and the flagship CT5-V Blackwing, alongside the all-electric Cadillac LYRIQ.
The CT5-V is powered by a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine producing 360 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque. The CT5-V Blackwing, Cadillac’s most

On July 16, NWTN Inc. executed an agreement with SEET LLC, a subsidiary of Medad Holding, a leading investment institution in the UAE. NWTN and SEET have signed a Share Purchase Agreement under which SEET will invest USD 100 million to acquire newly issued NWTN shares. 
Additionally, SEET and its affiliated companies

On July 11, AD Ports Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Critical Minerals Forum (CMF) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening global critical minerals supply chains. This collaboration leverages AD Ports Group’s extensive network of operational ports, terminals, and shipping

On July 7, Fiat Professional launched its full range of LCVs across the GCC region. The updated lineup includes the Fiat Doblo, Scudo, and Ducato, designed to meet the changing needs of fleet operators, small businesses, and tradespeople.
Fiat Doblo: is a compact van which can carry up to 1,000 kg and offers up to 4.

On July 6, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pony.ai, a company specialising in autonomous driving, to start testing autonomous vehicles in the region. The trials will begin later in 2025, with plans to launch a fully driverless service in 2026.
Pony.ai has in

On July 3, AD Ports Group, and Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Investment & Operation Group Co., Ltd. (Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group) entered into a preliminary strategic agreement to establish a comprehensive automotive logistics ecosystem connecting Chinese manufacturing capabilities with Middle Eastern, Central Asian, an

On July 3, Geely Auto launched the new midsize SUV Monjaro and the all-new compact electric SUV Geely EX5 in the UAE, marking the EX5’s official entry into the Gulf regions’ new energy vehicle market. EX5 is built on Geely’s advanced GEA platform. The Monjaro offers enhanced comfort, smart tech, and a refined driving

On July 3, Volvo Buses, in partnership with local distributor Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company (FAMCO), secured a major contract with Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) to supply 76 Volvo B13RLE double-decker buses. The deal marks the introduction of the advanced Volvo B13R Euro 6 chassis in Dubai.
The orde

On July 1, it was reported that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai signed a contract with MAN Truck & Bus and United Motors & Heavy Equipment Co. LLC for the delivery of 400 MAN Lion's City buses.
 
The 12-metre buses will be delivered starting in October 2025 and enter service in early 2026. Powered by

On July 2, MAN Trucks announced that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has ordered 400 MAN Lion's City buses to improve its public transport system. The deal was signed at the UITP Summit in Hamburg with United Motors & Heavy Equipment Co. LLC, Dubai.
The agreement builds on RTA’s strong partnership wi

On June 30, Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) announced that Autoworld International FZCO, a leading regional distributor for India’s Bajaj Auto Ltd, is investing AED 45 million to develop a new logistics and distribution hub in Jafza, UAE. It will serve rapidly growing markets across Africa and the Middle East with afford