Dubai

General Motors Delivers First Hybrids to Dubai Government

admin — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:56:55 +0000

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2008-06-04 -- General Motors (GM) today delivered its first hybrid vehicles in the Middle East to the Government of Dubai and the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The vehicles, which include the Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid and the Chevrolet Malibu hybrid, are part of a ground-breaking project that involves a 12-month trial using the vehicles as public taxis that could eventually lead to one of the largest hybrid fleets in the world.

ZAP Electric Car Firm Names New Chairman, Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf of Dubai

admin — Wed, 28 May 2008 08:01:34 +0000

SANTA ROSA, Calif. & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 27, 2008 -- Electric car pioneer ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) today named Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf Chairman of the 13-year public Company. The effective date of his appointment will be June 2, the day of the next scheduled meeting for the board of directors.

Al Yousuf Group Purchases ZAP's Convertible Debt

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 06:43:43 +0000

Al Yousuf Group Is a Major Shareholder and Strategic Partner

SANTA ROSA, CA, May 19, 2008 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) announced today that Dubai's Al-Yousuf Group has completed a transaction to purchase a convertible debt that was part of a private placement registration from October 2007.

As part of the transaction, The Al Yousuf Group has purchased the convertible debt for $475,000.

"We are continually grateful for the commitment and support that Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf has given ZAP," said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider. "The purchase of this convertible debt will help ZAP's business plans."

General Motors and Government of Dubai to Bring Hybrids to the Middle East

admin — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:10:00 +0000

Agreement could lead to one of the largest hybrid fleets in the world

2007-11-15 -- Dubai, UAE - General Motors and Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced today an agreement for an evaluation program that will bring hybrid vehicles to the Middle East. The agreement, which includes a comprehensive local market evaluation of GM's all-new Chevrolet Tahoe Two-Mode Hybrid and the all-new Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, could eventually lead to one of the largest fleets of hybrid vehicles in the world.

The accord is groundbreaking because it demonstrates the common goal of General Motors, Dubai RTA and the Government of Dubai to reduce their impact on the environment - even in a region that is rich in oil-resources.

Dubai Group Purchases US$5 Million ZAP Shares

admin — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:57:40 +0000

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES and SANTA ROSA, CA, Nov 12, 2007 -- Al Yousuf Group and electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) announced today that the Dubai-based manufacturing and distribution company has invested US$5 million ($5,000,000) in ZAP shares.

The Al Yousuf Group, along with its subsidiary Al Yousuf Motors, is one of Dubai's leading distributors of automobiles, off-road vehicles and boats. Founded in 1952, Al Yousuf Group has 18 subsidiaries with branch offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Cairo, Fujairah, Jeddah, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh, and Sharjah, according to the Middle East information resource Zawya (http://zawya.com/cm/profile.cfm/cid489977/).

Middle East International Motor Show

admin — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:55:00 +0000

Start: 11/14/2007 - 00:00

End: 11/18/2007 - 23:59

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Held once every two years and popularly known as the Dubai Motor Show, the Middle East International Motor Show is the single largest international automotive event in the Middle East. Stretching across over 11 exhibition halls of The Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, the 2005 show ran in conjunction with two additional shows - Motor Parts & Accessories and MOTORplus.

Hours:

14, 15, 17, 18: 11am - 10pm
16th: 3pm - 10pm

Exhibit Profile

* Auto Products & Services
* Custom-built Vehicles
* Motor Games & Hobbies
* Bikes, Trikes & Quads
* Designers/Modifiers/Tuners
* Motor Parts & Accessories
* Branded Merchandise
* Insurance & Finance
* Off Road Vehicles & SUVs
* Car Audio Systems
* Maintenance Equipment