Oman has signed a $250 million agreement with South Korea’s EL B&T to establish electric vehicle and battery cell production in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm. Announced on 10 May 2026 by Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones,
Driverless taxis in the UAE are no longer a future concept sitting inside transport strategy documents. Abu Dhabi has already moved into fully driverless commercial robotaxi operations in selected areas, while Dubai has been preparing autonomous taxi services through RTA partnerships and its
ROX has signed a strategic lease agreement with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, known as KEZAD Group, to establish an advanced AI automotive manufacturing centre in Musaffah. Announced in May 2026 during Make it in the Emirates, the project is planned to begin
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
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
OMODA JAECOO has presented its AI-powered Super Intelligent Valet Parking system to the Saudi market, positioning the technology as part of its next generation of connected vehicle features. The Riyadh announcement was issued on 21 June 2026 and focused on reducing the effort