Buying Car Insurance Online In The UAE? Here’s How To Avoid Fake Policies In 2026

Buying car insurance online in the UAE can take only a few minutes. Unfortunately, that convenience is also being used by scammers posing as insurers and brokers on social media, messaging apps and fake websites. The UAE Ministry of Interior warned motorists in

Abu Dhabi Car Washing Fine: Why The Dh4,000 Claim Needs Context

Washing your car outside your home may seem harmless, particularly in Abu Dhabi where dust and sand can quickly cover a freshly cleaned vehicle. But motorists need to be careful about where the water ends up. Abu Dhabi City Municipality launched a new

7X and UAEV Approve First Six UAE EV Charging Sites Across NXN Network

7X and Emarat EV Charging Stations Company PJSC, better known as UAEV, have approved the first six UAE EV charging sites across facilities operated by 7X’s National Network for Logistics, or NXN. Announced in Dubai on 20 August 2026, the first phase covers

Lucid $1.4 Billion Reset: Why Saudi Arabia’s EV Ambitions Now Face an Execution Test

Lucid’s latest restructuring matters far beyond its California headquarters. The Lucid $1.4 billion reset is directly connected to Saudi Arabia because the Kingdom is not simply an investor in the electric car manufacturer. Saudi Arabia is home to Lucid’s AMP-2 factory, its controlling

Audi e-tron, BMW iX or Mercedes EQ: Which German EV Brand Is Ready for UAE Buyers?

Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz now offer credible electric cars in the UAE, but they are not equally convincing for every buyer. BMW currently makes the strongest all-round case through the iX. It combines a long official driving range, a spacious luxury cabin and

What The GCC Can Learn From China’s New Energy Vehicle Boom

China’s new energy vehicle boom is not just a story about electric cars selling in huge numbers. It is a lesson in how policy, pricing, charging access, local manufacturing, software, battery supply and consumer choice can push a market from early adoption to

Should GCC Buyers Worry About The US Polestar Ban And Chinese-Connected Car Software?

GCC buyers should not panic about the US Polestar ban, but they should pay closer attention to connected-car software, data privacy, service support and future resale confidence when buying any modern EV. The American decision does not automatically ban Polestar or Chinese-linked EVs

UAE Leads Middle East EV Sales Again as More Buyers Make the Switch

The UAE retained its position as the Middle East’s largest electric vehicle market in 2025, accounting for nearly half of the region’s EV sales, according to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2026. The result marks the second consecutive year that the

EVs Or Hybrids, Which Makes More Sense For UAE Drivers In 2026?

Electric vehicles and hybrid cars have both moved well beyond being niche choices in the UAE. Buyers today have access to a growing range of electric SUVs, luxury saloons, family hybrids and plug-in hybrid models from established brands and newer manufacturers alike. At

Saudi Arabia Temporarily Blocks Vehicle Imports From 29 Manufacturers Over Fuel Economy Rules

Saudi Arabia has temporarily stopped new vehicles from 29 automobile manufacturers entering the Kingdom after the companies failed to submit their required 2026 supply plans on time. The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, known as SASO, issued the restriction as part of