The Saeed Juma Al Naboodah Group, distributor of Great Wall Motor (GWM) in the UAE, has officially unveiled the all-new HAVAL V7 midsize SUV in the local market.
Positioned as a versatile SUV aimed at urban drivers who also want light off-road capability, the HAVAL V7 blends everyday comfort with selectable terrain-focused driving modes.
With the Tank 700 now making its mark across the Middle East, GWM is clearly stepping up its ambitions in one of the world’s most demanding automotive regions. From premium off-road capability and real-world desert performance to advanced hybrid technology and long-term brand building, the Chinese manufacturer is sharpening its focus on what regional customers truly want. We sat down with Sunny Bhat, Director of Sales and Marketing at GWM Middle East, to discuss the early response to the Tank 700, how customer feedback is shaping future products, the brand’s presence at the 2026 Liwa International Festival,
GWM Middle East announced its return to the iconic Liwa Festival 2026 as a Gold Sponsor, marking the brand’s second consecutive year of participation at one of the region’s most prominent off-road and desert culture events. Building on its strong presence last year, GWM is reinforcing its commitment to the UAE and wider Middle East market with a larger and more immersive showcase.
At the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show, Chinese auto giant Great Wall Motor (GWM) revealed its ambitious new global strategy, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution from a domestic manufacturer to a global automotive player. GWM showcased a diverse lineup under two major themes: “Smart Tech Lifestyle” (HAVAL, WEY, ORA) and “Off-Road Powerhouse” (TANK, POER, and SOUO Motorcycles).
Horsepower is the amount of power the engine produces. It determines a car’s specific characteristics, particularly acceleration. This article explores cars and SUVs under AED 100,000 with the most horsepower.
As expected, all the cars have 4-cylinder engines. Most of them are turbocharged, which helps produce more horsepower out of smaller displacement engines, giving them the best of both worlds: power and fuel efficiency.
Al Naboodah Group, in partnership with Great Wall Motor (GWM), officially launched the 2025 Haval H9 and H7 in the UAE. The event highlighted the strong partnership between Al Naboodah and GWM, which has been key in positioning Haval as a competitive SUV brand in the UAE.
HAVAL, a prominent brand under Great Wall Motors, has made significant strides in the global automotive market, particularly with its diverse range of SUVs and crossovers designed to cater to various consumer preferences and needs. Its models include the Dargo, H6, H9, Jolion, H6 GT and H6 HEV, each tailored to deliver unique driving experiences while upholding the brand’s commitment to innovation, safety, and affordability. HAVAL is distributed under Swaidan Trading in the UAE, which is a subsidiary of Al Naboodah Group and has 5 showrooms and 6 service centres spread across UAE.
The Dargo stands out as HAVAL’s bold explorer for the adventurous spirit,
As Swaidan Trading, a subsidiary of Al Naboodah Group, reflects on its distributorship of Great Wall Motor (GWM) and HAVAL in the UAE, it is important to understand the group’s history and ambition, which have led to this present, successful partnership between the Emirati-owned conglomerate and the fast-growing, trendy Chinese SUV brands in the nation. Under the unwavering support of Al Naboodah Group, Swaidan Trading has successfully established five GWM and HAVAL showrooms and six service centers, which are spread across the UAE.
One of the biggest and most awaited motor shows in the world, the Shanghai Autoshow features vehicles with the most cutting-edge technology and design in the automotive space. The event, which takes place every two years in Shanghai, China, draws automotive enthusiasts, business personnel, car dealerships and automotive media from around the globe. A broad variety of automobiles, including electric and driverless vehicles as well as luxury and sports models, were showcased at the Shanghai Auto Show in 2023, and DriveArabia was there thanks to Great Wall Motors (GWM).
Over 80% of the vehicles were either hybrid or electric,
We have been following the rise of Chinese cars in the Middle East with a lot of interest now. The barrage of new brands and models has been ongoing for the past decade now, but all the offerings have been lacklustre in one way or the other. They are getting better with every iteration though. So when we got the new Haval H2 for a test-drive, we were hoping China’s carmakers have finally caught up to the competition.