UAE

Nio, CYVN form JV Nio MENA to tap Middle East and North Africa markets

Nio MENA will introduce Nio and its sub-branded models to Middle East and North Africa markets. Nio and CYVN plan to collaborate on a new EV program involving research, manufacturing and future product launches.

Chinese startup WeRide to offer robotaxis on Uber, starting in UAE

Uber will start offering WeRide's robotaxis first in Abu Dhabi by the end of this year. The partnership does not involve the US and Chinese markets.

BYD opens new flagship showroom in UAE, Yangwang U8 makes local debut

The Yangwang U8 made its debut in the UAE, where sales are expected to begin in 2025.

Changan's NEV arm Deepal signs dealer deal to tap UAE market

Deepal signed a strategic partnership agreement with UAE auto dealership group Al Tayer Motors on September 2 to jointly offer Deepal's products in the Middle Eastern country.

Nio opens UAE website and X account as market entry nears

“We are committed to fostering a growing community in the UAE and building strong networks to provide the best possible experience for NIO users,” the company wrote on its UAE website page.

Avatr enters UAE auto market by partnering with local dealer

Avatr will enter more than 40 countries in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, aiming to open more than 90 officially authorized stores and will also enter the European market, it said.

Chinese eVTOL maker Ehang completes passenger-carrying demo flight in UAE

Ehang completed a passenger-carrying demo flight of the EH216-S in the UAE, and the local debut flights of the EH216-F for high-rise firefighting and the EH216-L for air logistics.

Zeekr starts sales of Zeekr 001, Zeekr X in Saudi Arabia, UAE

Zeekr has opened its first two flash stores in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and will open its first Zeekr Space stores in both countries in April.

BYD launches Seal, Song Plus and Qin Plus in UAE

BYD has previously offered two BEVs, the Han and Atto 3, in the UAE, and the Song Plus and Qin Plus mark the first time it has offered PHEVs there.

Neta ships EVs to Turkey; to start selling multiple models in UAE in 2024

Neta aims to transform itself into a global high-tech technology company and reach one million sales in global markets by 2026.