Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 12 December 2022 – The renowned Saudi Arabian automotive distributor, ALTAWKILAT Universal Motors, is set to officially open its first dealership in Abu Dhabi come January 2023, introducing the luxury car brand, Hongqi to the market as its exclusive distributor in the United Arab Emirates. With over 75 years of experience serving clientele in Saudi Arabia,  represents world-class automotive brands such as Maserati, Infiniti, Chevrolet, GMC, Dongfeng and Hongqi in the region, with a solid network of dealerships and service centers. 

By entering the UAE automotive retail market, the company aims to provide superior products and services to customers through continuous pursuit of operational excellence and close partnerships with suppliers. 

 

In a comment on the expansion to the UAE market, Eng Mohamed Salahuddeen Abduljawad, ALTAWKILAT Chairman and CEO, commented: “Our entry into the UAE market is a proud reminder of how far we’ve come in being the customers’ preferred automotive distributor choice. We began with a humble start of five dealerships and grew to 41 at present, and we will continue our growth plans in both markets. At our UAE facility, we aim to continue expanding our talent pool, which currently stands at 2,000 employees, who have made ALTAWKILAT the renowned company it is today.