As an annual tradition, I gathered my AMA Falcons to go over our 2023 performance and set our focal priorities for this year, and I can easily say that our session was nothing short of amazing! Attended by our esteemed Chairman and Directors, Executive Committee members, Senior Executives, and colleagues from across the Group, we had a lot to celebrate and proud moments to share.
Read MoreAl Masaood Automobiles has once again received the Nissan Excellence Award and also bagged the Nissan Dealership Standards and Processes Award. What an honour it is to be leading a team that delivers higher and higher consistently. AMA’s success is rooted in a team that exceeds expectations and reflects its commitment to both our customers and partners.
Read MoreExcited to announce the release of my episode in the Al Masaood season of ‘Stress to Joy’ podcast. Hosted by life and performance coach Arsalan Al Hashimi, we dive into a topic close to my heart: the power of pursuing your passions. 🎯
Read MoreI am truly humbled to be named among the Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East by Forbes Middle East for the third consecutive year. This is much more than just a personal accolade, and would not be achievable without the support of our customers, partners, and of course, my incredible team of Al Masaood Automobiles Falcons.
Read MoreI am incredibly proud that Al Masaood Automobiles has been awarded the INFINITI Global Award, becoming the first-ever dealer in the region to receive this prestigious accolade.
Undoubtedly, this commendation comes after a lot of hard work from the team, and relentless dedication that resulted in our overperformance across all operations: sales, aftersales, and customer service.
In the dynamic landscape of sustainability, the automotive industry refuses to stand still. Embracing change, innovation, and a profound shift in perspective, we're witnessing an automotive revolution. Players within the industry are on a relentless pursuit of Electric Innovation, the adoption of Circular Economy practices, and a steadfast commitment to responsible operations. Together, we're driving towards a future that's not just sustainable but ensures a better world for generations to come.
Read MoreWhat’s the latest update in the automotive industry? Will car prices go up again with global inflation? Are EVs really the future of mobility?
All these trending topics were at the heart of my conversation with May Ben Khadra and Hussein Sayed, CFA on their program Boursat Al Alam, on CNBC Arabia.
In my interview episode of CEO Talks on CNBC Arabia, I discuss with May Ben Khadra a wide range of interesting topics within the automotive and business landscape in the UAE.
Read MoreI recently joined automotive experts in our region in sharing our vision of the future of mobility, through an article in Gulf Business Magazine. In the article, I highlight how future mobility does not only revolve around cars – but more around solutions that are innovative, sustainable, efficient, and convenient. In a nutshell – solutions that are smart and green.
Read MoreI had the pleasure of meeting CNBC Arabia's talented May Ben Khadra, for an interesting conversation on her show ‘CEO Talks’. In our discussion we touched upon a myriad of trending topics in the automotive and business landscape in the UAE and region.
Read MoreIn today's world, sustainability is a non-negotiable aspect of every responsible company. That’s why I’m happy to share the launch of Al Masaood’s Sustainability Report 2020-2022. We all recognise that sustainability framework must be at the core of everything we do, and Al Masaood Automobiles has offered its contribution to Al Masaood’s sustainability journey.
Read MoreAl Masaood Group Industrial, in collaboration with Renault Trucks Middle East, held its official debut of the Renault Truck E-Tech, the first 100% waste management truck in the UAE and wider Middle East region.
Read MoreAl Masaood Automobiles has been awarded the prestigious Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA) on our very first submission. Presented to us by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, the SKEA award is part of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), and is based on the internationally recognized European Foundation of Quality Management (EFQM) framework.
Read MoreMy team at Al Masaood Automobiles recently completed a six-month exercise aimed at developing the strategy for the upcoming term. The implementation of this strategy is expected to steer the dealership toward a fresh business direction that prioritizes innovation at its core and encourages a reevaluation of their business practices.
Read MoreThe mobility sector is rapidly evolving, with innovations like electric and autonomous vehicles transforming the way we travel. However, this progress also brings with it new challenges and risks, particularly when it comes to road safety.
Read MoreAftersales service was, is, and will remain a segment with enormous revenue potential in businesses. For dealerships, It is the real-owned product that they offer to customers. Consumers of today want an individualized or personalized experience and quite often, they will cut off companies because of appalling service, and the willingness to leave one dealership to do business with another has never been higher.
Read MoreYears back, mobile phones were still a rarity, people could only dream of self-driving cars, very few people would have considered buying a car online and for many, the internet was only just catching on. Closer home, the UAE was sparsely developed but over the years, there has been an explosion in the number of skyscrapers — and they keep getting taller. Decades later, it's obvious how much the world has changed. And so has leadership.
Read MoreI recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Ersoy Erkazanci of Bloomberg HT where we discussed the future of mobility and the transition of the automotive industry to sustainability. During the interview, I highlighted the transformation that the sector is witnessing and how these forces are giving rise to four disruptive technology-driven trends in the automotive segment.
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