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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.

Motoring

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.

Motoring

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).

Motoring

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.

Motoring

Lexus debuts new IS350 with refined performance, design

Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Lexus has announced the arrival of the new IS in the Middle East, marking the latest evolution of the compact front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (FR) sports sedan.

Motoring

MotoGP postpones QatarGP to November

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

MotoGP has confirmed that the Qatar Grand Prix, originally scheduled for April, has been postponed to November 8 due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East.

Motoring

F1 cancels April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula One Grands Prix will not take place in April as scheduled due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East region, the FIA said.