CATL opened the Middle East’s first and currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China—the NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh—strengthening its after-sales presence in the Middle East and supporting the region’s shift toward cleaner energy systems. The opening comes as the wider Middle East advance ambitious electrification and decarbonization goals under Vision 2030 and similar national initiatives. Taking …

In December 2025, NIO Inc. delivered 48,135 vehicles globally, marking a new monthly record and representing a year-on-year increase of 54.6%. The NIO brand delivered 31,897 vehicles, achieving a historic high with 54.8% year-on-year growth, and recording five consecutive months of growth. The ONVO brand delivered 9,154 vehicles in December. The firefly brand delivered 7,084 vehicles, reaching a new monthly …

Walid Al Zarooni, Chairman of W Capital, Dubai-based real estate brokerage firm, maintained his position among Dubai’s top-selling Emirati real estate brokers for 2025, marking his seventh consecutive year on the list. This achievement reaffirms the company’s strong performance and growing confidence in the local real estate market. “ Our continued excellence and presence among the top-selling Emirati brokers for …

The year 2025 marked a transformative chapter for Burtville Developments, with the company launching six new residential projects, bringing its total number of active developments in Abu Dhabi to eight. Construction across all sites progressed significantly, surpassing projected milestones. In March 2025, Burtville launched Bab Al Qasr Resort Residences 18 and 19 in Masdar City, offering 188 and 295 units …

Abu Al-Naga Development has affirmed that Dubai’s real estate sector posted unprecedented growth throughout 2025, underscoring its pivotal contribution to the emirate’s economic momentum and urban transformation. This performance directly advances Dubai’s ambitious vision to emerge as the global leader in living, working, investment, and innovation, fueled by a world-class investment environment and progressive government policies. The company referenced official …

KHK Real Estate Development (KHK) has announced the launch of its newest project, “KHK 31,” situated in Dubai’s vibrant Al Warsan district. This milestone comes through a strategic partnership with On Plan Real Estate, aimed at bolstering luxury investment options in the Emirate’s dynamic property market. Strategic Alliance and Engineering Legacy For his part, Eng. Khaled Karimeh, Chairman of KHK …

AFM Holding Limited Group, led by its Founder and Chairman Maqsood Mohommad, marked 2025 as a defining year, achieving approximately 20% overall growth compared to 2024, driven by consolidation and scale across its core businesses. Mohommad said the group’s performance was supported by progress across multiple verticals, including the expansion of its real estate portfolio through AFM Properties, the scaling …

Mohammed Maktari, CEO, NIO MENA: The global EV share is projected to grow to 24% in 2025 and 26.7% in 2026. In the following years, this is predicted to rise to 42% in 2030, before hitting 64.1% in 2035, and 83% in 2040, as citied by Auto Vista. Electric mobility has now moved beyond the idea of the future of …

Future Automotive Solutions and Technologies (FAST) unveiled its hydrogen powered legacy car in a global launch that introduced a new chapter in performance motoring. The event at The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal brought together VIP guests, industry figures and media for the first public reveal of the vehicle. Designed for drivers who believe the future of motoring should …

David Ribott, Ed.D. (ABD), MCC, Founder of Ribott Partners and a Board & Leadership Advisor and CEO Coach, said that in 2026, “grow bigger” is no longer a strategy for businesses in the Gulf, stressing that the real challenge facing leaders today is whether their culture, cash, and leadership can keep up with rapid expansion. Ribott explained that in a …