This comes months after Carlos Ghosn told Arabian Business that Japanese executives prefer “weaker companies under their control” – a view seemingly validated by the Honda-Nissan merger collapse
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Arabian Automobiles launches Urventures to support UAE startups with commercial vehicles
The platform marks a significant shift in the company’s business model, moving beyond traditional automotive sales to become a direct investor in small businesses
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Honda and Nissan confirm merger to create world’s third-biggest auto company
A holding company will be created and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange by August 2026; Mitsubishi will also be part of the merger
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Honda, Nissan talk possible merger to create world’s third-largest auto company
Companies expected to make an announcement on December 23; The combined valuation will be $54 billion with annual output of 7.4 million units
Carlos Ghosn
EXCLUSIVE: Carlos Ghosn says Nissan is ‘shadow of former self’
The former auto industry magnate’s comments come as he continues to fight legal battles stemming from his tenure at the helm of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance
Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed and Nissan CEO discuss growth opportunities in UAE’s automotive sector
This is in line with UAE’s move to consolidate its status as a focal point for the worldwide automotive market, capitalising on its growth as a pivotal international commercial, trading and investment centre
automobile business
The Gulf’s automotive industry: Why is it so strong and where is it heading?
Everything starts with the favourable business environment of the GCC
automobile industry
What the future holds for the region’s automotive industry
Nissan Middle East saw a 9.9 percent sales increase in the Gulf in the first nine months of 2021, compared to 2020, as the industry heads further into electrification of vehicles
Automobiles
Why Nissan Motors’ COO says now is the ‘time for action’ to combat climate change
Japanese car-manufacturer is looking at the electrification of its fleet, investing $18bn in the next five years in its product line-up, electrification of existing plants and the establishment of battery plants globally
al dahana
Dubai court tells Nissan to pay $354m to Gulf partner
Al Dahana, established by people with links to former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, accused the car maker in 2019 of reneging on its contractual obligations
automobile manufacturers
Nissan looking to drive 35% increase in Middle East sales by 2023
Company’s roadmap for growth would use the success of markets in the UAE as the blueprint
automotive brands
Why ‘normal’ car launches are a thing of the past amid auto upheaval
Nissan’s Thierry Sabbagh says industry has been forced to review and evolve engagement with customers due to coronavirus impact
electric cars
The future of mobility in a post-Covid world
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AI technology
In pictures: Nissan Ariya all new pure-electric crossover SUV
It’s the first production model to represent Nissan’s new electrified brand identity, forging a path toward a new automotive era where electrification, optimized platform packaging and seamless vehicle AI technology will become standard.
Apple
Revealed: UAE’s top 10 most intimate brands 2020
Emirates ranks #5th and is the only homegrown brand among the Top 10 Most Intimate Brands, according to MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2020 Study.
Beirut
Video: Here’s what we know so far about Carlos Ghosn’s escape to Lebanon
Ousted Nissan executive Carlos Ghosn fled to Lebanon on December 30, 2019 to avoid prosecution on financial crimes in Japan.