Dubai launches Zhongtong electric buses: Sustainable UAE transport that runs 280km on one charge
In January 2026, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) unveiled a milestone in sustainable transport: the arrival and imminent deployment of Zhongtong electric buses capable of operating up to 280 kilometres on a single charge on urban routes. This development,…
13,700 km across Africa with an electric bus
Kiira Motors has successfully completed its tour, launched in November, with an electric coach covering over 13,000 kilometers across six African countries. In 39 days, the journey went from Uganda to Cape Town—and back. As reported at the start of…
Morocco boosts role as auto hub with Citroën C4 production at Kenitra
Stellantis’ decision to assemble the next generation of the Citroën C4 at its Kenitra plant marks a significant step in Morocco’s transformation into a fully fledged automotive and engineering hub, moving beyond its role as a low-cost manufacturing and assembly…
Saudi Venture Capital Firms Bet on M&A as Listings Get Tougher
Saudi Arabian venture capital firms expect more mergers and acquisitions in the startup space, as stock market weakness and higher valuation scrutiny make initial public offerings less appealing. Investors want exposure to fast-growing companies, but without the volatility that comes with public…
ION to deploy fast EV chargers across ENOC stations in Sharjah under new strategic partnership,
ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, announced a strategic partnership with ION, the sustainable mobility venture between BEEAH and Crescent Enterprises, to deploy fast DC electric-vehicle (EV) charging across ENOC service stations in the Emirate of Sharjah. With…
DEEPAL and Al Tayer Motors Unveil G318 in the UAE
DEEPAL, the intelligent electric mobility brand under Changan Automobile, has strengthened its presence in the MEA region with the UAE launch of the DEEPAL G318, unveiled on November 18 at Nara Oasis, Dubai. This follows the regional success of the…
A driverless future: How autonomous cars will reshape mobility in the Middle East
Technology surprises us every day with what surpasses our imagination, intertwining with the details of our daily lives and the ways we live on this abundant planet — especially when it helps address global crises, reduces risks to human life,…
As EV Sales Slide, Tesla Will Adopt Its Own Semi Electric Trucks
The waiting is finally over. Tesla CEO Elon Musk first teased the idea of producing a Tesla-branded heavy-duty electric truck back in 2017. After much delay, volume production of the new Tesla Semi will finally arrive next year. The question…
CO₂ to High-Performance Materials: UP Catalyst CNTs Outperform Benchmarks in Independent Testing
Maardu, Estonia, November 11, 2025 – UP Catalyst, a European deep-tech company converting CO₂ into sustainable carbon materials, has reached a new milestone in third-party testing of its CO₂-derived carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Independent results from European battery cell manufacturer confirm…
Global MENA Commercial Vehicles Market Gains Momentum Across APAC, Europe, USA, and Saudi Arabia Driven by Electrification, Logistics, and Fleet Modernization
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) commercial vehicles market is poised for robust growth, with projections indicating an expansion from USD 7.61 billion in 2025 to USD 18.72 billion by 2035, recording a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast…