Category Archives: Automibiles & Motoring

AutoData Middle East Releases H1 2025 Used Car Market Report for UAE and KSA Chinese brands gain ground, EV sales accelerate, and longer resale times signal shifting dynamics across the region’s automotive market

Dubai, UAE – October 1 2025 – AutoData Middle East, a leading provider of automotive data solutions, has released its H1 2025 Used Car Market Report. The data provides in-depth insights into market performance across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia (KSA). This 4th edition of the report highlights a pivotal six months for the region’s automotive sector, shaped by rising Chinese brand penetration, accelerating EV adoption, and evolving consumer behaviour in the used car marketplace.

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Pony.ai Secures Robotaxi Testing Permit in Dubai, Accelerating Middle East Deployment

Pony.ai, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced that it has been granted a permit by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to conduct autonomous driving trials on the emirate’s roads. This milestone follows the company’s partnership with Dubai’s RTA, unveiled earlier this year, and marks a major step toward commercial deployment in the Middle East.

The announcement comes on the heels of the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport 2025, which concluded on September 25 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As an honorable partner of the event, Pony.ai showcased its cutting-edge autonomous driving technologies and a robotaxi model slated for deployment in Dubai.

Held under the theme “Redefining Mobility: The Path to Autonomy”, this year’s Congress highlighted Dubai’s vision to transform 25% of urban trips to be smart and autonomous by 2030. The event brings together policymakers, global industry leaders, and innovators to accelerate the adoption of self-driving technologies.

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VinFast VF 8 – The Perfect Choice for Modern Young Families

Smart, Safe, and Spacious and Backed by a World-Class Aftersales Policy

Dubai, UAE, 25 September 2025 – As the shift toward sustainable mobility accelerates, VinFast continues to deliver electric vehicles that combine style, innovation, and family-friendly functionality. The VinFast VF 8, a versatile and dynamic mid-size SUV, is emerging as the ideal choice for modern young families who demand safety, space, and smart technology, without compromising on performance or value.

Designed with family life in mind, the VF 8 features a 5-seat layout and a thoughtful interior that caters to both daily routines and weekend getaways. Ample headroom and legroom across both rows, along with quality materials and ergonomic seating, make every journey comfortable, whether it’s a school drop-off or a long-distance road trip.

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Dulsco People launches AI and Metaverse Driver Safety Programme

Dubai, UAE – 24 September 2025: Addressing UAE Government’s priority to enhance road safety, Dulsco People, part of Dulsco Group and a leading provider of workforce solutions, has introduced a Transforming Defensive Driving with Digital Innovation, an AI- and Metaverse- driven driver safety programme with a QR Code Driver Passport. Launched in June 2025, this initiative is raising fleet safety standards and reshaping operational performance across the nation.  

Delivered through DigiSkills’ immersive heads-up-display (HUB), Dulsco People’s digital learning and assessment platform is developed in partnership with Connected Safety Net (CSN). The initiative combines digital micro learning, psychometric assessment, dynamic performance tracking, personalised learning paths, and continuous upskilling to ensure drivers remain agile, capable, and prepared for the demands of modern road conditions. The QR-enabled Driver Passport, updated weekly through CSN dashboards, ensures complete visibility into compliance, training history, and performance.

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VINFAST ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ARABIAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION TO ELEVATE AFTERSALES SERVICE QUALITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Dubai, September 18, 2025 — VinFast has officially announced a strategic partnership with the Arabian Automobile Association (AAA), a leading provider of vehicle support services in the Middle East, to launch comprehensive roadside assistance for VinFast customers across six countries: the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in VinFast’s ongoing efforts to enhance customer experience and aftersales service quality in the region.

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