Automotive news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Automotive industry in the Middle East:

Coupling solar power with electrical driving: Shifting gear in clean transport Aligning strategies for solar energy and e-mobility could be a powerful part of the strategy to decarbonize the transportation industry, strengthen grids, and accelerate national sustainability goals
24 November 2025
Al-Futtaim Automotive partners with IBM Consulting for migration to SAP S/4HANA Al-Futtaim Automotive has successfully completed the complex migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA on RISE – supported by IBM Consulting.
11 November 2025
How Predictive Maintenance and Digital Twin saves millions in manufacturing Manufacturing is evolving rapidly, with emerging technologies reshaping how factories operate and compete.
28 August 2025
UAE emerging as a leader in autonomous vehicle innovation, says Arthur D. Little The UAE has emerged as a global leader in autonomous vehicle innovation, according to a report from Arthur D. Little.
23 March 2025
King Salman Automotive Cluster a major opportunity for chemical value chains With the announcement of the King Salman Automotive Cluster, Saudi Arabia is shifting gear in its ambitions to become a global leader in automotive manufacturing.
25 February 2025
Saudi Arabia’s car leasing industry poised for further growth The market for leased cars in Saudi Arabia has seen solid growth over the past several years on the back of a number of favorable conditions.
25 November 2024
Five Middle East conclusions from Arthur D. Little’s Global Automotive study Arthur D. Little has released the 2024 edition of its annual Global Automotive study, shedding light on current and future trends in the industry.
07 November 2024
Accelerating industrial decarbonization at scale requires cross-industry action The world has already passed the halfway mark between the signing of the Paris Agreement and its first major deadline – cutting emissions by roughly 50% by 2030 to stay below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
18 October 2024
Glasgow Research & Consulting: A guide through GCC’s changing automotive landscape The market for commercial vehicles in the GCC is rapidly changing, introducing new pressures as well as opportunities for automotive companies and dealers.
17 October 2024
Middle East drivers at the forefront of the future of automotive The global automotive market is seeing major change across a number of areas, with consumers in the Middle East at the forefront of many of these developments.
07 October 2024
GCC’s commercial vehicles market to see continued growth up to 2028 The market for commercial vehicles in the GCC has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, with that growth only set to continue its track in the years ahead, according to market study from Glasg
07 October 2024
Electric mobility offers GCC utility companies a green growth opportunity As the road to electrification shifts gear, the growing need for EV infrastructure poses an appealing opportunity for utility companies, write Carlo Stella and Philipp Seidel from Arthur D. Little.
29 August 2024
How automotive dealers in the Gulf can navigate a changing market The GCC’s automotive market is in a state of flux, and dealers must adapt to remain competitive.
31 July 2024
Decarbonizing the automotive supply chain in the Middle East While the auto industry has made progress decreasing emissions, decarbonizing the supply chain remains a challenge, write Karim Henain and and Anna Fritz Månsson from Bain & Company.
17 July 2024
7 in 10 Saudi drivers to go electric when buying their next car The popularity of battery-electric vehicles in Saudi Arabia continues to rise, with over 7 in 10 buyers expecting to go electric when purchasing their next car.
03 July 2024
The race is on for autonomous driving and electric mobility As autonomous and electric mobility gain momentum worldwide, the GCC is rising as a global contender. Achraf Joumaa, Principal at Arthur D.
20 December 2023
Frost & Sullivan: Saudi's automotive manufacturing to shift gear In the coming decade, Saudi Arabia will see its role in the globe’s automotive manufacturing scene shift gear, driven by strong growth in the kingdom’s new car and aftermarket segment.
13 November 2023
UAE and Qatar in top 10 for electrical vehicle readiness The United Arab Emirates and Qatar are among the word’s top countries for electrical vehicles, according to Arthur D. Little's latest Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index.
08 November 2023
Middle East shifting gear in electrical mobility, finds global index Middle East countries have shifted yet another gear in their electrical mobility ambitions, with several countries improving their position in Arthur D.
23 October 2023
The road ahead for automotive players in the UAE and KSA Global strategy consulting firm Simon-Kucher has released the 2023 edition of its annual Global Automotive Study, shedding light on the largest trends and developments in the industry.
10 October 2023
Roland Berger experts on the road to e-mobility The governments of the United Arab Emirate and Saudi Arabia have shown a strong commitment to promoting the use of electric vehicles as part of their efforts to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050.
25 August 2023
Six reasons why Chinese car brands are driving in UAE's fast lane Over the past few years, Chinese car manufacturers have become increasingly visible on UAE’s roads.
19 July 2023
8 trends that will shape the UAE’s future mobility landscape Over the next decade, the UAE’s mobility landscape will see massive transformation, from electric and autonomous vehicles to drones and flying taxis.
18 May 2023
Saudi car rental firm Lumi hires IPO advisors for Tadawul debut Saudi Arabian car rental company Lumi has hired corporate finance consultants to guide the sale of its upcoming public listing.
19 April 2023
Global automotive trends impacting the aftermarket segment At Automechanika in the Middle East, Vishal Pandey – the founder Glasgow Research & Consulting – delivered a keynote presentation on the impact of global automotive trends on the region’s aftermarket sector.
21 March 2023
Omaimah Bamasag (TGA) on Saudi's autonomous vehicles drive Saudi Arabia aims to have 15% of its public transport vehicles as autonomous by 2030, according to Omaimah Bamasag, Deputy of Transport Enablement at the Transport General Authority.
15 March 2023
UAE economic modernisation drives growth in truck market After years of slow growth, the UAE’s truck market is set for a shift in gear in the coming years, buoyed by public investment in infrastructure and logistics, according to new research by Glasgow Re
14 February 2023
Consultants help Morocco with EV charging infrastructure roadmap As part of the country’s net zero drive, Morocco is keen to boost its infrastructure supporting electrical vehicles.
26 October 2022
Saudi Arabia’s used cars sales market is poised to take-off Glasgow Research & Consulting has conducted an in-depth strategic assessment of Saudi Arabia’s used passenger cars market.
18 October 2022
Glasgow Research & Consulting launches vehicles intelligence offering Building on its extensive research experience and in-depth database of vehicle sales data in the UAE, Glasgow Research & Consulting has launched a new intelligence offering for players in the region’
31 August 2022
UAE's passenger car market on path of recovery and robust growth Glasgow Research & Consulting has released its latest strategic market study of the UAE passenger car market, shedding insight into the sector state and outlook for the coming years.
21 July 2022
Demographic shifts and trends reshaping the automotive aftermarket The rising number of women driving across the GCC is one of five key trends reshaping the region’s automotive aftermarket.
21 April 2022

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