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Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
This episode is sponsored by Al Masaood Automobiles
The global automotive industry is undergoing dramatic transformation as owners seek more from their vehicles – and technology delivers.
This is evident in the UAE where major distributors such as Al Masaood Automobiles are anticipating and catering to shifting customer demands.
In this episode of The National’s Business Extra podcast, the company’s chief executive, Irfan Tansel, discusses the UAE’s current motoring landscape, as well as the future of mobility, as it experiences disruption across the industry, including the growth of electric vehicles, emergence of autonomous cars, and rising owner appetite for digitisation and connectivity.
Drawing on more than 40 years in the automotive business, Mr Tansel tells host David Dunn about the evolving role of physical dealerships in a digital-first world, Al Masaood Automobiles’ significant sector successes and the enduring legacy of family favourite, the Nissan Patrol.