For the first time in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi will host the Gran Turismo World Series 2026 opening event, scheduled for March 28 at the Space42 Arena. The landmark event will bring together the world’s top Gran Turismo drivers to compete in an elite live championship.
Mowasalat (Karwa), Qatar’s leading transport provider, has launched the country’s first RoboTaxi service under the supervision of The Ministry of Transport, marking a major milestone in the development of smart, sustainable, and technology-driven mobility solutions, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), the Kingdom’s national laboratory, and Lucid Group, the manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced electric vehicles, have inaugurated the first Electric Vehicle Innovation Center in the Middle East, located in Saudi Arabia.
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has confirmed that Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been re-elected as President of the FIA, following the election of his Presidential List by the General Assembly in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan.
General Motors has announced a leadership transition in its Middle East, Africa operations with Jorge Plata taking over as the new President and Managing Director effective March 1. He succeeds Jack Uppal who moves to Canada as President and Managing Director.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Middle East & Africa said it has appointed Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors as its official dealer based in Jeddah. The company is likely to open its new luxury showroom - Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Jeddah - in the second quarter of 2026.
Global truck maker Volvo is launching its popular battery-electric medium duty truck – the Volvo FL Electric – in a 14-tonne entry level version with new battery configuration. The electric version has been in the market since 2019 and are sold in multiple markets across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Shared governance and unified goals are needed for the success of AI in the mobility ecosystem, says a global study.
The automotive sector is heading for radical operational efficiency as a range of top automakers rapidly integrate advanced robotics into their assembly lines. By 2030, at least one automaker will achieve fully automated vehicle assembly, says Gartner in its new study.
EV LAB, the region’s first omni-channel multi-brand EV store, has announced a strategic investment in Pure Electric, a global specialist in electric micromobility founded by British entrepreneur Adam Norris. With this move, it has become the brand’s exclusive partner in the Middle East.
