Chinese motorcycle manufacturer GWM SOUO has opened its first showroom outside China in Dubai in partnership with exclusive UAE distributor N S Lootah Motors. The showroom introduces the S2000 CL luxury touring motorcycle, equipped with a 1,999cc horizontally opposed eight-cylinder engine. The Dubai base is intended to serve as the launchpad for SOUO's wider regional expansion across the Gulf.
Arthur D. Little's 2026 Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index ranks the UAE 22nd globally and first in the Gulf with a score of 53. China ranked first worldwide with a score of 106, having achieved vehicle parity alongside Norway. The report found that ecosystem integration and public charging infrastructure are now defining global EV adoption competitiveness.
Airlines across the UAE, including Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Air Arabia, experienced schedule disruptions affecting routes to Saudi Arabia on October 17. Cancellations follow advisories from aviation authorities citing operational constraints and regional security warnings. Certain Emirates services remain suspended through October 18.
Philippine Airlines announced it will resume nonstop passenger services between Manila and Dubai on October 2, 2026. The route had been suspended for months due to military strikes and regional airspace hazards. Flights will initially run four times per week.
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