Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company, better known as QGIRCO, has been named the Most Innovative Motor Insurance Company in Qatar for 2026 by Global Business Outlook. The Doha-based insurer says the recognition reflects its investment in a fully digital motor insurance platform
The Maserati GranTurismo has a harder job in the Gulf than simply looking expensive outside a hotel. It must stay calm on the long run between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, feel special on a weekend road to Muscat, cope with summer heat and
Zeekr marked five years as a global brand with a Zeekr Dynamic track event at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi in June 2026, attended by more than 200 owners, media representatives and industry guests. The event also hosted the first Zeekr 9X
Hybrid choice in the UAE is no longer limited to one or two sensible saloons. Buyers now have conventional hybrids that never need plugging in, plug-in hybrids that can handle part of a commute on electricity, compact crossovers, seven-seat SUVs and premium models.
Kia Middle East & Africa unveiled the PV5 at the Museum of the Future in Dubai on 23 June 2026, marking the Kia PV5 Middle East debut and the regional arrival of the brand’s first dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicle. The fully electric model
Dubai buyers looking at a Model Y now face an unusually sensible middle option. The entry Premium RWD costs less, the Long Range AWD is quicker, and the Performance has the headline acceleration. The Premium Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, however, puts the longer-range
The new Audi Q7 2026 remains a luxury family SUV worth watching in the UAE, particularly for buyers who want seven-seat flexibility without moving into a body-on-frame model such as the Nissan Patrol or Toyota Land Cruiser. Audi officially revealed the third-generation Q7
The severe rainfall and flooding experienced across the UAE have changed the way many drivers look at motor insurance. A policy that once appeared sufficient for an older or lower-value car can feel far less reassuring when water damage, electrical faults and engine
The BYD Ti 7 has entered the UAE at an interesting moment. Large SUVs remain hugely popular across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider GCC, but buyers are also paying more attention to fuel costs, hybrid technology, cabin features and long-term running costs.
Used Mercedes buyers in the UAE should treat mileage as something to verify, not something to trust at face value. Odometer fraud, often called mileage rollback, can make a car appear newer, cleaner and more valuable than it really is. For a Mercedes-Benz,