UAE-based Diamondlease won the “Best Car Rental Company (Local Brand)” in the Middle East & North Africa region at the 2009 Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Travel Awards (Platinum), for the sixth consecutive time.
In an ill-conceived advertising campaign that is already drawing flak from our readers, Arabian Automobiles, part of the AW Rostamani Group has launched its “Unbeatable 5” offer. Arabian Automobiles is the exclusive dealer for Nissan, Infiniti and Renault in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain.
The BMW X5 Sport Edition, which was first revealed back in June 2007, is finally been offered in Dubai and Abu Dhabi showrooms, as well as other GCC markets. It won’t aid your X5’s off-road abilities though, no matter what BMW claims.
There couldn’t be a better place for Foilacar, the most advanced car foiling workshop in the GCC, to be presented to the public than the most important trade show for car accessories in the region.
The Arab world’s leading Formula 3 racing driver, Basil Shaaban, gets his challenge for honours in the 2009 Formula 3 Euro Series underway at the Hockenheim Baden-Württemberg circuit in Germany this weekend (May 15th-17th).
McLaren Automotive has taken the first step in developing its global business by appointing Ian Gorsuch as Regional Director of Middle East and Africa. The appointment comes in preparation for the world launch in 2011 of the first in the company’s new range of high-tech sports cars.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the fiscal year 2008, ending March 31, 2009.
There was no mistaking the pride and joy etched on the face of Mohammed Al Owais, UAE Flag wrapped around his shoulders, as he made his way onto the top step of the Dubai Autodrome podium in early March during the international race weekend which featured UAE National Racing and Speedcar. Not only had he won Class 4 in the limited-attendance Yellow Hat UAE Touring Car Championship with House of Portier, he had also led home three other Emirati drivers and thus making history in local motorsport.
The GCC countries boast of one of the highest per capita incomes in the world. The stable economy, a high population growth rate, and the lack of local automobile production, are the key factors behind the significant development of the automotive sector.
Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority is introducing a driving simulator for learner drivers. Apparently it is the first of its kind in the UAE, if not the GCC, and will be an additional learning tool alongside actual training on the road.