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JCV named Mercedes-Benz Trucks distributor of 2023 in MENA

Mon, 04 Mar 2024

Juffali Commercial Vehicles (JCV), the sole distributor of Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses in Saudi Arabia, emerged as a leading performer at the Mercedes-Benz Trucks & Buses Elite Class MENA Awards.

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Salik delivers solid result for 2023; revenue soars to $560m

Mon, 04 Mar 2024

Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator Salik said it had delivered strong top-line performance for FY 2023, with 461 million trips netting a total revenue of AED2.1 billion ($560 million), mainly supported by the strong growth in tourism and residency.

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Bahwan partners India’s JBM to launch electric buses in Oman

Mon, 04 Mar 2024

Bahwan Automobiles and Trading LLC (BAT), one of the Oman’s leading family-owned companies, has announced a landmark partnership with India's JBM Electric Vehicles (P) Ltd to introduce a new portfolio of electric buses in Oman.

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Verstappen storms to victory in action-packed Bahrain F1

Sat, 02 Mar 2024

Red Bull's Max Verstappen opened his bid for a fourth successive title in dominant style with an unchallenged cruise to a Red Bull one-two victory in Saturday night’s Bahrain Grand Prix, leading team-mate Sergio Perez home ahead of Ferrari's Carlos Sainz.

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Gordon Murray Automotive makes Saudi Arabian debut

Thu, 29 Feb 2024

A trio of supercars from premium British vehicle manufacturer Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) are making their Saudi Arabian debut from March 1 to 7 at the SEVEN Concours 2024 in Riyadh.

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EVIS 2024 to showcase the future of electric mobility

Thu, 29 Feb 2024

With over 150 exhibitors from key markets such as Germany, France, China, Slovenia, Morocco, and Spain, the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS 2024) is set to be a melting pot of innovation and progress in the EV industry.

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SFME launches roundtable on rapid growth of Mena EV market

Thu, 29 Feb 2024

The Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) has announced the launch of a high-level roundtable discussion titled “Green Mobility and the Growth of Mena’s ’s EV Market”.

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Bahrain’s Al Dana Amphitheatre gears up for race weekend

Thu, 29 Feb 2024

As part of the highly-anticipated Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, Al Dana Amphitheatre, the kingdom’s premier entertainment venue, is gearing up to organise a series of events and activities that includes a comedy performance and the Walkway Experience.

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Formula 1 in 10-year deal to broadcast race across MENA and Turkey

Wed, 28 Feb 2024

Formula 1 has announced a new 10-year agreement with beIN Sports to exclusively broadcast F1 across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey. The multi-year deal, which runs until 2033, covers 25 territories across the regions.

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VinFast signs dealer sales agreement with BAT

Tue, 27 Feb 2024

VinFast Auto has signed a dealer sales agreement with Bahwan Automobiles Trading LLC (BAT) for the distribution of electric vehicles in the Oman market.