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Gallega Global Logistics launches 1 million sq ft finished vehicles hub in Jafza

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Gallega Global Logistics, a multi-sector integrated logistics service provider and a subsidiary of Ghassan Aboud Holding and EasyLease, has launched a new 1 million sq ft secure Finished Vehicles Hub in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), set to go live in May.

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Rolls-Royce presents Project Nightingale, a Coachbuild Collection

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has presented Project Nightingale, a Coachbuild Collection, an extraordinary production concept of an open two-seat motor car that introduces a dramatic new expression of Rolls-Royce design.

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33,250 Toyota, Lexus vehicles recalled in Saudi Arabia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce has announced the recall of 33,250 vehicles from Toyota and Lexus, covering various models, due to a programming defect in the electronic parking assistance control unit.

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Choithrams teams up with Parkonic to provide streamlined parking for shoppers

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Choithrams, a leading UAE-based retail and distribution company, has announced that it has joined hands with Parkonic, a digitally managed parking operating system, to introduce a streamlined, ticketless parking experience across selected store locations in the UAE.

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Automechanika Riyadh postponed to 2027

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, organiser of Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s leading regional automotive aftermarket trade event, has announced the postponement of the upcoming edition.

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Iconic F1 cars to go under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s Monaco auction

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

A quartet of historic Formula One cars spanning some of the most exciting years of the sport will be offered at RM Sotheby’s upcoming Monaco auction. Comprising two Ferraris, one Toleman, and a Fittipaldi, the Grand Prix cars are expected to sell for more than €10 million ($11.5 million).

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Saudi group Batic in deal to buy 90 MAN trucks in fleet upgrade

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

Batic Investment and Logistics Company has announced that its wholly-owned unit Saudi Transport and Investment Company (Mubarrad) had reached an agreement to acquire 90 MAN truck heads from Haji Husein Alireza & Co. Ltd., as part of efforts to modernise its fleet.

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Mazad launches three-digit licence plate auction in Bahrain

Tue, 24 Mar 2026

Mazad, a leading digital auctions and marketplace platform in Bahrain, and a Mumtalakat portfolio company, has announced the launch of a special auction for a unique three‑digit vehicle license plate number, 994, in response to the growing demand for distinctive triple‑digit plates.

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FIA, UN Tourism announce inaugural sustainable sports tourism award winners

Sat, 21 Mar 2026

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced the winners of the first UN Tourism Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism, powered by the FIA.

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Makkah taxi fleet to be doubled this year

Tue, 17 Mar 2026

Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites plans to nearly double Makkah Taxi fleet capacity this year to around 1,600 vehicles, supported by the issuance of three new operating licences to taxi companies under its General Transport Center.