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Mabanee unit in deal to purchase prime plot in Bahrain Bay

Tue, 17 Oct 2023

Leading Kuwaiti developer Mabanee said one of its key subsidiaries in Bahrain has reached a deal to purchase a 9,554 sq m vacant plot in Bahrain Bay for KD5 million ($16 million). This is in line with its plan for further investment and development.

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Pop icon Shania Twain to perform at Abu Dhabi F1 concert

Tue, 17 Oct 2023

Global country pop and fashion icon Shania Twain is set to perform at Etihad Park on Saturday, November 25, at the Yasalam After-Race Concerts of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023.

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A2RL unveils autonomous Dallara Super Formula Car

Mon, 16 Oct 2023

Aspire, the driving force behind grand challenges and global competitions for Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced details of its highly anticipated Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, A2RL, at Gitex Global, in Dubai.

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Kia unveils three new small- to medium-sized electric models

Thu, 12 Oct 2023

Kia Corporation has unveiled three new small- to medium-sized electric models at the brand’s annual Kia EV Day in Korea, reaffirming its ambitious global strategy to lead and accelerate the ‘EV revolution’.

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Parallel parking spikes drivers’ heart rates: survey

Thu, 12 Oct 2023

A new heart rate study by Auto Trader reveals that parallel parking is the manoeuvre that impacts drivers the most – with heart rates increasing by over 57% on average. Nearly 1 in 5 drivers would prefer to catch a spider than perform a parallel park.

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Greenpower propels F1 dream for UAE students

Wed, 11 Oct 2023

UAE school students with dreams of becoming a future Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton, or a Formula One team-mate, can boost their chances through a new initiative offering a career path into motorsport and electric vehicle engineering.

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Audi Middle East names Rene Koneberg as Managing Director

Tue, 10 Oct 2023

Audi Middle East has announced the appointment of Rene Koneberg as its Managing Director, bringing onboard an industry expert to steer the brand’s future in the dynamic market.

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Kia launches region’s first dedicated electric vehicles

Mon, 09 Oct 2023

Kia Middle East & Africa has announces the official launch of its groundbreaking all-electric vehicles – the Kia EV9, EV6, and concept EV5 – at the Geneva International Motor Show in Doha, Qatar.

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Standard Carpets opens new factory; plans $163.35m expansion

Mon, 09 Oct 2023

Standard Carpets, one of the world's largest producers and exporters of carpets, rugs and artificial grass, has opened a new factory in Dubai Industrial City and plans to expand its operations by investing AED600 million ($163.35 million).

Motoring

Next-gen supercars to be focus at Future Design Forum

Sun, 08 Oct 2023

The next generation of luxury and supercars will be highlighted at the Future Design Forum by GIMS Qatar, which will be one of five immersive experiences taking place alongside the upcoming motor show in Doha.