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Kuwait issues harsh driving measures
Harsh new measures against traffic offenders in Kuwait are meant to address deteriorating traffic manners as a whole and not just targeting expatriates, a ministry official told Gulf News. A news report on Tuesday said the government has ordered the deportation of expats who jump a red light and have a previous conviction for a traffic offence. Thabet Al Muhanaa, the Ministry of Interior's Assistant Under Secretary for traffic, said yesterday the new law does not mean that every expat who commits a traffic offence will be deported, but those who 'unashamedly and repeatedly risk the lives of others' will be asked to leave the country. She added that locals also face tough penalties for traffic offences.
Kuwait: Thursday, April 17 - 2008 at 08:25

Dubai issues fewer driving licences in 2007
The number of driving licences issued in Dubai last year dropped 43% due due to more difficult testing procedures adopted by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), reported Gulf News. A total of 85,000 driving licences were issued in 2007 compared to around 150,000 in 2006. The tougher procedures - just 65% of applicants pass the driving test - have created a massive backlog, leaving thousands of applicants waiting.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 16 - 2008 at 10:37

GM sales rise 6% in Middle East
General Motors Middle East has announced that its sales increased 6% from 30,673 in the first quarter of 2007 to 32,440 in the first quarter of 2008, reported Gulf News. Terry Johnsson, president of General Motors-Middle East Operations, said the increase is partly due to the company's $80m investment in customer service, which has improved the availability of spare parts. He also said that full-sized SUVs brought over from the US are very popular in the region, and the weak state of the dollar gives the product a good value.
Wednesday, April 16 - 2008 at 07:17 |

Audi Abu Dhabi has record Q1
Audi Abu Dhabi has announced that its first quarter sales rose 28% compared to the same period last year. Fleet sales were a key contributing factor for the company, which recently completed the sale of 30 Audi A6 Avant to Al Ghazal Transport at the Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, their single biggest handover so far.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 15 - 2008 at 10:50

Mazda 6 launched in Oman
Towell Auto Centre has announced the release of the all-new Mazda 6 across Oman. Created in line with Mazda's 'Zoom Zoom' philosophy, the five-speed activematic transmission in the car incorporates active adaptive shift control, which has been highly praised in Mazda's flagship sports car, the RX-8, the dealer said.
Oman: Tuesday, April 15 - 2008 at 09:09

Police fines for cars on while unattended
Dubai Police have started an awareness campaign to stop drivers leaving their cars running while unattended. They have said car owners caught doing so will be fined Dhs300. The five day campaign tells drivers that leaving the engine running while unattended is uncivilised and could lead to consequences such as environmental, health and security problems.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 14 - 2008 at 08:32

GM pushes emiratisation
General Motors is looking to hire interns, new college graduates and experienced professionals primarily in the sales, after sales, marketing and finance sectors during the Careers UAE Exhibition in Dubai this week. The company says it is committed to emiratisation within the UAE's car sector and that it 'invests considerable resources in core competency training to assist young UAE nationals to develop careers within our company'.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 13 - 2008 at 19:35

Mercedes-Benz 10% up in Q1
Mercedes-Benz Middle East and Levant said its first quarter sales distributed 4,936 passenger vehicles in the region, up 10.5% on the same period in 2007. The UAE remains the leading market for passenger cars sales with Saudi Arabia a close second.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, April 12 - 2008 at 12:05