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Blatco appoints construction consultants for Saudi tyre factory project

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Three years ago, Black Arrow Tire Co. (Blatco) announced its plans for a tyre factory in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Shortly afterward, Kumho confirmed it was in talks with Blatco. In March 2024, Kumho and Blatco signed a technology license agreement, which is purportedly a 20-year deal. The latest news is that, in mid-February 2025, under the auspices of the Saudi government’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) summit, Blatco signed a “strategic partnership” with both Kumho and another Korean company, Misong Tech. 

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North America, Middle East debut for Hankook Ventus evo

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Following on from its launch in Europe last November, the fourth generation of Hankook’s ultra-high-performance range and successor to the Ventus S1 evo3 has debuted in key markets around the world, including North America and the Middle East. With the global rollout of the Hankook Ventus evo, Hankook Tire & Technology aims to showcase its technology in the ultra-high-performance tyre sector while further strengthening the Hankook brand’s premium positioning.

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How are Chinese tyre manufacturers developing the Dubai market?

During the 2024 Automechanika Dubai, Tyrepress China visited the famous local auto parts distribution centre. In Dubai, on AI Maktoum Hospital Road and the side road behind it, there are several tyre businesses. Near the first tyre sales store that Tyrepress China saw, a tyre logo and the Chinese characters of Liu Yishou (the name of a nearby hot pot restaurant) were prominently placed together, showing the close relationship between this area and China. “All the products we sell are from China,” the person in charge of a store told Tyrepress China during the visit.

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  1. Automechanika Dubai postponed to October
  2. Huasheng Rubber and GTR sign strategic agreement to build Pakistan tyre factory
  3. Three types of companies appeared in the tyre sector of the 2024 Automechanika Dubai
  4. Davanti displays expanded range, including new A/T tyre at Automechanika Dubai
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Three types of companies appeared in the tyre sector of the 2024 Automechanika Dubai

On 10 December 2024, Automechanika Dubai opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As a large-scale auto parts exhibition in the Middle East, Tyrepress China saw many tyre manufacturers at the exhibition.

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  1. Automechanika Dubai postponed to October
  2. How are Chinese tyre manufacturers developing the Dubai market?
  3. Davanti displays expanded range, including new A/T tyre at Automechanika Dubai
  4. Huasheng Rubber and GTR sign strategic agreement to build Pakistan tyre factory
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Michelin appoints Vitor Silva President, AIM region

After four years at subsidiary ATS Euromaster and its European counterpart, Vitor Silva has taken on a new role within parent company Michelin. The tyre maker has appointed Silva as President of its Africa, India, and Middle East (AIM) Region. He will be based out of Pune, India.

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Huasheng Rubber expands into Middle East

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In December, Huasheng Rubber and its well-known brand Roadboss set up two booths at the 2024 Automechanika Dubai. Tyrepress China noted that the tyre manufacturer headquartered in Shandong, China, focuses on the Middle East market.

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RAKEZ reinforces UK ties with London roadshow

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A bit over a year since the UK Trade Envoy visited the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recently concluded a five-day roadshow in London. The economic zone team, led by group CEO Ramy Jallad, engaged in a series of B2B meetings, media engagements, and a celebratory event at the UAE Embassy in London to commemorate the UAE’s 53rd Union Day. According to RAKEZ, the visit aimed to “enhance economic collaboration between Ras Al Khaimah and the United Kingdom, showcasing the emirate as an ideal destination for British investment”.

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  1. UK Trade Envoy visits Arab Emirate to expand cooperation
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  3. MatraX debuts at Automechanika Dubai 2022
  4. Goodyear MEA appoints Afaneh commercial tyre business director
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Huasheng Rubber and GTR sign strategic agreement to build Pakistan tyre factory

On the eve of Automechanika Dubai, Shandong-based tyre manufacturer Huasheng held two signing ceremonies for Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber (GTR), a manufacturer based in Pakistan, and Al Rabee Al Akhder (AR), a distributor based in the UAE, respectively. In short, it means Huasheng has made further in-roads into developing its position in the Middle East and South Asian markets.

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  1. Automechanika Dubai postponed to October
  2. 17,421 trade visitors from 120 countries attended Automechanika Middle East
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Yalla Tyre adopts Anyline technology

Yalla Tyre, a leading online retailer in the UAE, has partnered with Anyline to utilise its AI-powered mobile data capture technology. YallaTyre.com, an Abdulla Al Masaood & Sons (AMS) Group company, is the first e-commerce retailer in the region to bring this technology to customers.

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Premium tyres entering Russia despite ban – reports

Bridgestone, Dunlop, Goodyear and Michelin branded aircraft tyres worth over $30 million (£23 million) have found their way into Russia “via intermediaries” despite being banned, according to Ukrainian government agency NACP. The Russian military’s ongoing need for tyres is well-reported in these pages. As is the fact that old, poor-quality and sometimes low-cost Chinese tyre imports have been failing on the battlefield. But now is the first occasion when premium brand tyres have been linked with the Russia-Ukraine war. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by Michelin, Goodyear, Dunlop or Bridgestone.

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  1. Triangle returns to China car tyre top 10, Michelin retains top spot
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Triangle Tire’s Europe and Middle East sales grew rapidly in 2023

In 2023, Chinese tyre manufacturer Triangle’s achieved revenue of 10.42 billion yuan (about £1.13 billion; €1.33 billion) and net profit of about 1.4 billion yuan (about £150 million; €180 million). Revenue of 10.42 billion yuan means that Triangle has surpassed Double Coin in the ranking of Chinese tyre manufacturers in 2023 and comes in behind ZC Rubber, Sailun and Linglong.

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Pirelli looks forward to Bahrain opener for longest Formula 1 season in history

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Pirelli

Pirelli continues its stint as exclusive tyre supplier to Formula 1 as it returns to Bahrain for the first round of the 2024 season on Thursday 29 February to Saturday 2 March. This represents a scheduling change for the usual F1 weekend, with two practice sessions on the Thursday, qualifying on Friday, and the race on the Saturday. This will be retained the following weekend in Saudi Arabia. Formula 1 made the change to accommodate the start of Ramadan on the second Sunday of March. Pirelli says Formula 1 teams arrive in Sakhir with plenty of information about how the car and tyre package works on this particularly abrasive track, where traction and braking stability are key to performance: both on a flying lap as well as on longer runs. Pirelli has selected its three hardest compounds for the P Zero tyres it will supply in Bahrain; the C1 and C2 will be the hard and medium compounds for the race, while the C3 is the qualifying option.

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Autotech supports Petromin’s sustainable mobility plans in Saudi Arabia

Autotech Training has collaborated with the Petromin Corporation to provide a range of ongoing training support which will culminate in the opening of a unique training facility – the first of its kind within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Conti names new Middle East leadership

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Continental

Continental AG has made significant leadership changes within its Middle East operations. Specifically, Continental has welcomed back José De la Fuente as the managing director for the Middle East. De la Fuente brings a wealth of experience and expertise, having led Continental’s operations in Mexico as general director for tyres for the past five years. According to the company, his time in Mexico showcased “outstanding leadership and strategic acumen contributing to the growth and success of the company in the region”.

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UK Trade Envoy visits Arab Emirate to expand cooperation

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RAKEZ

The British Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to the UAE, Gareth Johnson MP, accompanied by UK Ambassador to the UAE, Edward Hobart recently visited Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ). The delegation discussed trade relations between the UK and the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and explored avenues for future cooperation and potential support for British companies looking to expand in the region.

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