Middle East Auto Industry Statistics

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Middle East Auto Industry Statistics

The Middle East auto industry is growing rapidly with significant regional production and investments.

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Key Statistics

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Middle East auto industry employed 1.2 million workers in 2023.

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Saudi Arabia's auto sector created 50,000 new jobs in 2023 under localization.

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UAE auto manufacturing workforce 120,000, 40% skilled expats.

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Iran's auto industry employs 700,000 direct workers, 2.5% unemployment rate.

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Egypt auto assembly jobs totaled 80,000 in 2023.

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Qatar auto retail employed 25,000, training 5,000 locals.

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Jordan auto parts sector 35,000 jobs, women 20%.

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Israel auto-tech engineers 45,000, growth 15% YoY.

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Bahrain auto logistics 10,000 workers.

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Oman auto service sector 18,000 jobs post-Vision 2040.

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Kuwait dealerships employ 30,000, Saudization 25%.

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Saudi Nitaqat program auto compliance 85%, 100,000 jobs.

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UAE vocational training for auto mechanics 15,000 graduates 2023.

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Iran auto apprenticeships 50,000 slots filled.

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Egypt ITIDA auto software jobs 12,000.

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Qatar Tamkeen funded 3,000 auto jobs for nationals.

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Jordan JV training 5,000 workers in EV tech.

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Israel high-tech auto R&D 20,000 PhDs employed.

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Bahrain Tamkeen auto upskilling 2,000 locals.

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Oman Ithraa 4,000 jobs in supply chain.

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Kuwait PAAET auto programs graduated 1,500.

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Middle East auto aftersales jobs 400,000 total.

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Saudi women in auto sector 10,000, up 50%.

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UAE Emiratization auto 15% target met.

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Iran youth employment auto 300,000 under 30.

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Egypt informal auto repair 500,000 jobs.

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Saudi Arabia exported 350,000 vehicles to GCC neighbors in 2023.

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UAE imported 280,000 passenger cars in 2023, 60% from Japan.

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Iran's auto exports reached 120,000 units to 25 countries in 2023.

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Egypt exported 15,000 CKD kits to Africa in 2023.

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Turkey shipped 500,000 auto parts worth $8bn to Middle East in 2023.

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Qatar re-exported 50,000 used vehicles to Africa in 2023.

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Jordan auto exports grew 25% to $1.2bn in 2023, mainly wiring.

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Israel exported $3.5bn in auto tech and components in 2023.

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Bahrain exported 10,000 tons of aluminum auto sheets to UAE.

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Oman imported 90,000 vehicles, 70% SUVs from Asia.

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Kuwait imported $4bn in autos and parts in 2023.

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Lebanon imported 25,000 new cars despite port issues.

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Iraq imported 200,000 vehicles, mostly Chinese brands.

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Saudi Arabia's auto imports declined 10% to 700,000 units.

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UAE Jebel Ali free zone handled 150,000 vehicle imports.

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Iran imported 50,000 CKD kits from China in 2023.

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Egypt auto parts imports $2.5bn, 40% from EU.

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Turkey's ME imports from GCC $1.8bn in auto goods.

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Qatar auto exports to Sudan 8,000 units used.

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Jordan imported 45,000 cars, Korean brands 35%.

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Israel imported 160,000 vehicles, hybrids 25%.

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Bahrain parts exports to Saudi $500m.

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Oman exported 5,000 vehicles regionally.

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Kuwait re-exported 20,000 luxury cars.

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Saudi Vision 2030 auto investments total $15bn by 2023.

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UAE's auto sector contributed 4.2% to GDP in 2023, $12bn value.

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Iran allocated $2bn for auto tech upgrades in 2023 budget.

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Egypt attracted $1.5bn FDI in auto manufacturing 2022-2023.

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Public Investment Fund Saudi invested $3.4bn in Lucid Motors.

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Qatar sovereign fund $800m in EV infrastructure by 2023.

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Jordan auto cluster investments $500m since 2020.

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Israel auto-tech startups raised $2.1bn VC in 2023.

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Bahrain $300m incentives for auto OEMs in 2023.

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Oman $1bn sovereign fund stake in auto assembly.

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Kuwait $600m in regional auto JVs.

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Economic impact of Saudi auto sales added 1.2% GDP growth.

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UAE free zones attracted $4bn auto logistics investments.

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Iran MAPNA group $1bn auto electrification plan.

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Egypt Juhayna $200m auto parts plant.

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Turkey-Qatar JV $700m for ME auto plant.

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Jordan USAID $100m supply chain fund.

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Israel Mobileye IPO contributed $15bn to auto ecosystem.

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Bahrain Tatweer $250m R&D center.

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Oman PDO $400m hybrid vehicle tech.

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Kuwait Petrochem $150m parts manufacturing.

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Saudi Ceer $1.3bn EV factory funding.

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UAE Tawazun $900m defense-auto crossover.

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Iran IKCO $500m export-oriented line.

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Egypt NWT $300m Chinese JV.

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In 2023, Iran's automotive production totaled 1.24 million vehicles, marking a 21% increase from 2022, driven by domestic manufacturers like Iran Khodro and SAIPA.

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Saudi Arabia's vehicle assembly output reached 128,000 units in 2023, with Lucid Air production starting at 5,000 units annually at KAEC facility.

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UAE's auto parts manufacturing sector produced 250,000 tons of components in 2022, focusing on batteries and electronics.

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Egypt assembled 102,000 passenger cars in 2023, with Nissan and Chevrolet models dominating local lines.

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Turkey's Middle East-oriented production hit 1.35 million vehicles in 2023, 40% exported to GCC countries.

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Qatar's nascent auto manufacturing produced 2,500 luxury SUVs in 2023 under joint ventures with BMW.

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Jordan manufactured 65,000 auto components sets in 2022, specializing in wiring harnesses for European exporters.

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Israel's EV production reached 12,000 units in 2023, led by REE Automotive's modular platforms.

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Bahrain's aluminum auto parts output was 18,000 tons in 2023, supplying 15% to regional OEMs.

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Oman's vehicle production pilot plant assembled 1,200 units in 2023, focusing on Toyota rebadges.

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Kuwait's aftermarket parts production grew to 45,000 units in 2022, emphasizing filters and brakes.

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Lebanon's disrupted auto assembly produced only 500 units in 2023 due to economic crisis.

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Yemen's informal vehicle modification sector handled 10,000 units in 2022, focusing on 4x4 upgrades.

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Syria's pre-war production legacy saw 2,000 units assembled in 2023 amid recovery efforts.

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Iraq's auto plant in Baghdad produced 8,000 pickup trucks in 2023 under Chinese partnerships.

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Saudi Arabia plans to produce 500,000 EVs by 2030, with Ceer brand launching in 2025.

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Iran's CKD assembly kits imported led to 450,000 local builds in 2023.

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UAE's DUBAL supplied 30,000 tons of aluminum for auto bodies in 2023.

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Egypt's EIM plant output 25,000 MG vehicles in 2023.

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Turkey exported 250,000 CKD kits to Middle East in 2023.

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Qatar invested QR 500m in auto R&D, yielding 1,000 prototype parts.

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Jordan's auto cluster produced 120,000 seats in 2023.

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Israel's StoreDot fast-charging batteries produced 50,000 units for autos.

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Bahrain Alba plant provided 12% of regional auto aluminum needs in 2023.

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Oman's Valeo plant made 300,000 wipers in 2023.

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Kuwait's Gulf Auto produced 20,000 radiators.

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UAE's Strata manufactured 15,000 aircraft-auto hybrid components.

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Saudi's Al Jouf plant assembled 10,000 tractors adapted for autos.

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Iran's SAIPA output 350,000 sedans in H1 2023.

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Egypt's Ghabbour produced 40,000 CKD units.

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In 2023, total new car sales in Saudi Arabia reached 827,000 units, a 13.4% YoY growth led by Toyota.

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UAE passenger vehicle sales hit 316,000 units in 2023, with Toyota holding 28% market share.

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Iran's auto sales volume was 1.1 million units in 2023, down 5% due to sanctions.

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Egypt's new vehicle sales grew 22% to 145,000 units in 2023, dominated by Chinese brands.

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Qatar car market sales reached 85,000 units in 2023, up 18% with luxury segment at 35%.

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Jordan vehicle registrations totaled 62,000 in 2023, Hyundai leading with 22% share.

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Israel's new car sales were 190,000 units in 2023, EVs comprising 12% of total.

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Bahrain auto sales climbed to 28,000 units in 2023, Mercedes with top luxury share.

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Oman's market sold 112,000 vehicles in 2023, Toyota at 32% dominance.

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Kuwait new car sales hit 145,000 units in 2023, SUVs 55% of market.

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Lebanon sales dropped to 15,000 units in 2023 amid crisis, used imports 80%.

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Iraq vehicle sales estimated at 120,000 units in 2023, Toyota Hilux top seller.

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Saudi EV sales reached 4,500 units in 2023, projected 20% growth in 2024.

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UAE used car sales volume was 450,000 transactions in 2023 via Dubai Auctions.

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Iran's Peugeot sales 180,000 units in 2023 post-sanctions lift hopes.

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Egypt commercial vehicle sales 35,000 units in 2023.

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Qatar luxury car sales 25,000 units, Porsche up 30%.

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Jordan EV sales 1,200 units, 2% market penetration.

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Israel Tesla sales 15,000 units in 2023 despite import duties.

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Bahrain Toyota Corolla sales 8,000 units, 28% share.

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Oman Nissan sales 22,000 units in 2023.

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Kuwait Mercedes sales 12,000 units, luxury leader.

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Saudi market revenue from auto sales QR 150bn in 2023.

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UAE Hyundai market share 15% with 47,000 sales.

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Iran Chery sales 50,000 units via local assembly.

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Egypt Mitsubishi sales 10,000 units in 2023.

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Qatar BMW sales 4,500 units, 18% luxury share.

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With the Middle East auto industry employing 1.2 million workers in 2023 and Saudi Arabia alone adding 50,000 localization jobs, this post breaks down the numbers country by country from manufacturing and exports to sales, investment, and EV momentum.

Key Takeaways

  • Middle East auto industry employed 1.2 million workers in 2023.
  • Saudi Arabia's auto sector created 50,000 new jobs in 2023 under localization.
  • UAE auto manufacturing workforce 120,000, 40% skilled expats.
  • Saudi Arabia exported 350,000 vehicles to GCC neighbors in 2023.
  • UAE imported 280,000 passenger cars in 2023, 60% from Japan.
  • Iran's auto exports reached 120,000 units to 25 countries in 2023.
  • Saudi Vision 2030 auto investments total $15bn by 2023.
  • UAE's auto sector contributed 4.2% to GDP in 2023, $12bn value.
  • Iran allocated $2bn for auto tech upgrades in 2023 budget.
  • In 2023, Iran's automotive production totaled 1.24 million vehicles, marking a 21% increase from 2022, driven by domestic manufacturers like Iran Khodro and SAIPA.
  • Saudi Arabia's vehicle assembly output reached 128,000 units in 2023, with Lucid Air production starting at 5,000 units annually at KAEC facility.
  • UAE's auto parts manufacturing sector produced 250,000 tons of components in 2022, focusing on batteries and electronics.
  • In 2023, total new car sales in Saudi Arabia reached 827,000 units, a 13.4% YoY growth led by Toyota.
  • UAE passenger vehicle sales hit 316,000 units in 2023, with Toyota holding 28% market share.
  • Iran's auto sales volume was 1.1 million units in 2023, down 5% due to sanctions.

In 2023, the Middle East auto industry supported 1.2 million jobs and surged exports, investments, and localization.

Employment And Workforce

1Middle East auto industry employed 1.2 million workers in 2023.
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2Saudi Arabia's auto sector created 50,000 new jobs in 2023 under localization.
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3UAE auto manufacturing workforce 120,000, 40% skilled expats.
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4Iran's auto industry employs 700,000 direct workers, 2.5% unemployment rate.
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5Egypt auto assembly jobs totaled 80,000 in 2023.
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6Qatar auto retail employed 25,000, training 5,000 locals.
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7Jordan auto parts sector 35,000 jobs, women 20%.
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8Israel auto-tech engineers 45,000, growth 15% YoY.
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9Bahrain auto logistics 10,000 workers.
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10Oman auto service sector 18,000 jobs post-Vision 2040.
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11Kuwait dealerships employ 30,000, Saudization 25%.
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12Saudi Nitaqat program auto compliance 85%, 100,000 jobs.
Directional
13UAE vocational training for auto mechanics 15,000 graduates 2023.
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14Iran auto apprenticeships 50,000 slots filled.
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15Egypt ITIDA auto software jobs 12,000.
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16Qatar Tamkeen funded 3,000 auto jobs for nationals.
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17Jordan JV training 5,000 workers in EV tech.
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18Israel high-tech auto R&D 20,000 PhDs employed.
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19Bahrain Tamkeen auto upskilling 2,000 locals.
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20Oman Ithraa 4,000 jobs in supply chain.
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21Kuwait PAAET auto programs graduated 1,500.
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22Middle East auto aftersales jobs 400,000 total.
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23Saudi women in auto sector 10,000, up 50%.
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24UAE Emiratization auto 15% target met.
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25Iran youth employment auto 300,000 under 30.
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26Egypt informal auto repair 500,000 jobs.
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Employment And Workforce Interpretation

Across the Middle East, auto employment is clearly being scaled while skills are being localized, with aftersales alone reaching 400,000 jobs and programs placing 120,000 workers in UAE manufacturing and 50,000 new Saudi auto jobs under localization in 2023.

Exports And Imports

1Saudi Arabia exported 350,000 vehicles to GCC neighbors in 2023.
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2UAE imported 280,000 passenger cars in 2023, 60% from Japan.
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3Iran's auto exports reached 120,000 units to 25 countries in 2023.
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4Egypt exported 15,000 CKD kits to Africa in 2023.
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5Turkey shipped 500,000 auto parts worth $8bn to Middle East in 2023.
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6Qatar re-exported 50,000 used vehicles to Africa in 2023.
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7Jordan auto exports grew 25% to $1.2bn in 2023, mainly wiring.
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8Israel exported $3.5bn in auto tech and components in 2023.
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9Bahrain exported 10,000 tons of aluminum auto sheets to UAE.
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10Oman imported 90,000 vehicles, 70% SUVs from Asia.
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11Kuwait imported $4bn in autos and parts in 2023.
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12Lebanon imported 25,000 new cars despite port issues.
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13Iraq imported 200,000 vehicles, mostly Chinese brands.
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14Saudi Arabia's auto imports declined 10% to 700,000 units.
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15UAE Jebel Ali free zone handled 150,000 vehicle imports.
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16Iran imported 50,000 CKD kits from China in 2023.
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17Egypt auto parts imports $2.5bn, 40% from EU.
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18Turkey's ME imports from GCC $1.8bn in auto goods.
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19Qatar auto exports to Sudan 8,000 units used.
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20Jordan imported 45,000 cars, Korean brands 35%.
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21Israel imported 160,000 vehicles, hybrids 25%.
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22Bahrain parts exports to Saudi $500m.
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23Oman exported 5,000 vehicles regionally.
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24Kuwait re-exported 20,000 luxury cars.
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Exports And Imports Interpretation

Across the Middle East and nearby markets, trade is heavily supply-chain driven with vehicle and parts flows at massive scale, such as Turkey shipping 500,000 auto parts worth $8bn to the region in 2023 and Saudi Arabia exporting 350,000 vehicles to GCC neighbors while its own auto imports fell 10% to 700,000 units.

Investments And Economic Impact

1Saudi Vision 2030 auto investments total $15bn by 2023.
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2UAE's auto sector contributed 4.2% to GDP in 2023, $12bn value.
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3Iran allocated $2bn for auto tech upgrades in 2023 budget.
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4Egypt attracted $1.5bn FDI in auto manufacturing 2022-2023.
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5Public Investment Fund Saudi invested $3.4bn in Lucid Motors.
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6Qatar sovereign fund $800m in EV infrastructure by 2023.
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7Jordan auto cluster investments $500m since 2020.
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8Israel auto-tech startups raised $2.1bn VC in 2023.
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9Bahrain $300m incentives for auto OEMs in 2023.
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10Oman $1bn sovereign fund stake in auto assembly.
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11Kuwait $600m in regional auto JVs.
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12Economic impact of Saudi auto sales added 1.2% GDP growth.
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13UAE free zones attracted $4bn auto logistics investments.
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14Iran MAPNA group $1bn auto electrification plan.
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15Egypt Juhayna $200m auto parts plant.
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16Turkey-Qatar JV $700m for ME auto plant.
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17Jordan USAID $100m supply chain fund.
Directional
18Israel Mobileye IPO contributed $15bn to auto ecosystem.
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19Bahrain Tatweer $250m R&D center.
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20Oman PDO $400m hybrid vehicle tech.
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21Kuwait Petrochem $150m parts manufacturing.
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22Saudi Ceer $1.3bn EV factory funding.
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23UAE Tawazun $900m defense-auto crossover.
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24Iran IKCO $500m export-oriented line.
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25Egypt NWT $300m Chinese JV.
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Investments And Economic Impact Interpretation

Across the Middle East, investment momentum is clearly accelerating in EV and auto tech with figures like Saudi Vision 2030’s $15bn by 2023 and UAE logistics attracting $4bn in free zones by 2023, alongside major commitments such as Qatar’s $800m for EV infrastructure and Saudi Ceer’s $1.3bn EV factory funding.

Production And Manufacturing

1In 2023, Iran's automotive production totaled 1.24 million vehicles, marking a 21% increase from 2022, driven by domestic manufacturers like Iran Khodro and SAIPA.
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2Saudi Arabia's vehicle assembly output reached 128,000 units in 2023, with Lucid Air production starting at 5,000 units annually at KAEC facility.
Directional
3UAE's auto parts manufacturing sector produced 250,000 tons of components in 2022, focusing on batteries and electronics.
Verified
4Egypt assembled 102,000 passenger cars in 2023, with Nissan and Chevrolet models dominating local lines.
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5Turkey's Middle East-oriented production hit 1.35 million vehicles in 2023, 40% exported to GCC countries.
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6Qatar's nascent auto manufacturing produced 2,500 luxury SUVs in 2023 under joint ventures with BMW.
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7Jordan manufactured 65,000 auto components sets in 2022, specializing in wiring harnesses for European exporters.
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8Israel's EV production reached 12,000 units in 2023, led by REE Automotive's modular platforms.
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9Bahrain's aluminum auto parts output was 18,000 tons in 2023, supplying 15% to regional OEMs.
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10Oman's vehicle production pilot plant assembled 1,200 units in 2023, focusing on Toyota rebadges.
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11Kuwait's aftermarket parts production grew to 45,000 units in 2022, emphasizing filters and brakes.
Single source
12Lebanon's disrupted auto assembly produced only 500 units in 2023 due to economic crisis.
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13Yemen's informal vehicle modification sector handled 10,000 units in 2022, focusing on 4x4 upgrades.
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14Syria's pre-war production legacy saw 2,000 units assembled in 2023 amid recovery efforts.
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15Iraq's auto plant in Baghdad produced 8,000 pickup trucks in 2023 under Chinese partnerships.
Directional
16Saudi Arabia plans to produce 500,000 EVs by 2030, with Ceer brand launching in 2025.
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17Iran's CKD assembly kits imported led to 450,000 local builds in 2023.
Directional
18UAE's DUBAL supplied 30,000 tons of aluminum for auto bodies in 2023.
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19Egypt's EIM plant output 25,000 MG vehicles in 2023.
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20Turkey exported 250,000 CKD kits to Middle East in 2023.
Directional
21Qatar invested QR 500m in auto R&D, yielding 1,000 prototype parts.
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22Jordan's auto cluster produced 120,000 seats in 2023.
Directional
23Israel's StoreDot fast-charging batteries produced 50,000 units for autos.
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24Bahrain Alba plant provided 12% of regional auto aluminum needs in 2023.
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25Oman's Valeo plant made 300,000 wipers in 2023.
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26Kuwait's Gulf Auto produced 20,000 radiators.
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27UAE's Strata manufactured 15,000 aircraft-auto hybrid components.
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28Saudi's Al Jouf plant assembled 10,000 tractors adapted for autos.
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29Iran's SAIPA output 350,000 sedans in H1 2023.
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30Egypt's Ghabbour produced 40,000 CKD units.
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Production And Manufacturing Interpretation

Across the Middle East, vehicle and parts manufacturing is rapidly scaling, highlighted by Iran’s 1.24 million vehicles in 2023 up 21 percent and Saudi Arabia’s plan to reach 500,000 EVs by 2030, showing a clear shift toward higher output and electrification alongside continued regional assembly growth.

Sales And Market Share

1In 2023, total new car sales in Saudi Arabia reached 827,000 units, a 13.4% YoY growth led by Toyota.
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2UAE passenger vehicle sales hit 316,000 units in 2023, with Toyota holding 28% market share.
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3Iran's auto sales volume was 1.1 million units in 2023, down 5% due to sanctions.
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4Egypt's new vehicle sales grew 22% to 145,000 units in 2023, dominated by Chinese brands.
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5Qatar car market sales reached 85,000 units in 2023, up 18% with luxury segment at 35%.
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6Jordan vehicle registrations totaled 62,000 in 2023, Hyundai leading with 22% share.
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7Israel's new car sales were 190,000 units in 2023, EVs comprising 12% of total.
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8Bahrain auto sales climbed to 28,000 units in 2023, Mercedes with top luxury share.
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9Oman's market sold 112,000 vehicles in 2023, Toyota at 32% dominance.
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10Kuwait new car sales hit 145,000 units in 2023, SUVs 55% of market.
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11Lebanon sales dropped to 15,000 units in 2023 amid crisis, used imports 80%.
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12Iraq vehicle sales estimated at 120,000 units in 2023, Toyota Hilux top seller.
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13Saudi EV sales reached 4,500 units in 2023, projected 20% growth in 2024.
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14UAE used car sales volume was 450,000 transactions in 2023 via Dubai Auctions.
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15Iran's Peugeot sales 180,000 units in 2023 post-sanctions lift hopes.
Directional
16Egypt commercial vehicle sales 35,000 units in 2023.
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17Qatar luxury car sales 25,000 units, Porsche up 30%.
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18Jordan EV sales 1,200 units, 2% market penetration.
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19Israel Tesla sales 15,000 units in 2023 despite import duties.
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20Bahrain Toyota Corolla sales 8,000 units, 28% share.
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21Oman Nissan sales 22,000 units in 2023.
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22Kuwait Mercedes sales 12,000 units, luxury leader.
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23Saudi market revenue from auto sales QR 150bn in 2023.
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24UAE Hyundai market share 15% with 47,000 sales.
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25Iran Chery sales 50,000 units via local assembly.
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26Egypt Mitsubishi sales 10,000 units in 2023.
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27Qatar BMW sales 4,500 units, 18% luxury share.
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Sales And Market Share Interpretation

Across the region, 2023 auto markets were broadly on the rise while EV momentum varied sharply, from Saudi EV sales at 4,500 units projected to grow 20% in 2024 to Israel where EVs made up just 12% of total sales amid overall volume of 190,000 units.

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    Reference 13
    ALJAZEERA
    aljazeera.com

    aljazeera.com

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    Reference 14
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    syriandaily.com

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    Reference 15
    IRAQINEWS
    iraqinews.com

    iraqinews.com

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    Reference 16
    REUTERS
    reuters.com

    reuters.com

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    Reference 17
    FINANCIALTRIBUNE
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    financialtribune.com

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    Reference 18
    DUBAL
    dubal.ae

    dubal.ae

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    Reference 19
    ZAWYA
    zawya.com

    zawya.com

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    Reference 20
    TOBB
    tobb.org.tr

    tobb.org.tr

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    Reference 21
    ILOVEQATAR
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    iloveqatar.net

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    Reference 22
    AMMANCHAMBER
    ammanchamber.org.jo

    ammanchamber.org.jo

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    Reference 23
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    haaretz.com

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    Reference 24
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    albasmelter.com

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    Reference 25
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    timesofoman.com

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    Reference 26
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    kuwaittimes.com

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    Reference 27
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    Reference 28
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    Reference 29
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    Reference 30
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    ghabbourauto.com

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    Reference 31
    YALLAMOTOR
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    yallamotor.com

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    Reference 32
    TEHRANTIMES
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    tehrantimes.com

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    Reference 33
    AUTONEWS
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    autonews.com

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    Reference 34
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    focus2move.com

    focus2move.com

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    Reference 35
    JAF
    jaf.gov.jo

    jaf.gov.jo

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    Reference 36
    CBS
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    cbs.gov.il

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    Reference 37
    NEWSOFBAHRAIN
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    newsofbahrain.com

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    Reference 38
    OMANNEWS
    omannews.gov.om

    omannews.gov.om

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    Reference 39
    KUWAITTIMES
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    kuwaittimes.net

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    Reference 40
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    agencefrance-presse.com

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    Reference 41
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    shafaq.com

    shafaq.com

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    Reference 42
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    pwc.com

    pwc.com

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    Reference 43
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    dubai.ae

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    Reference 44
    IRNA
    irna.ir

    irna.ir

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    Reference 45
    AMEINFO
    ameinfo.com

    ameinfo.com

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    Reference 46
    QNA
    qna.org.qa

    qna.org.qa

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    Reference 47
    JORDAN
    jordan.gov.jo

    jordan.gov.jo

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    Reference 48
    GLOBES
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    globes.co.il

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    Reference 49
    GULF-DAILY-NEWS
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    gulf-daily-news.com

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    Reference 50
    NISSAN
    nissan.om

    nissan.om

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    Reference 51
    MORDORINTELLIGENCE
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    mordorintelligence.com

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    Reference 52
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    Reference 53
    CHINA
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    china.org.cn

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    Reference 54
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    mitsubishi-motors.eg

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    Reference 55
    BMWQATAR
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    bmwqatar.com

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    Reference 56
    SAUDIEXPORTS
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    saudiexports.gov.sa

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    Reference 57
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    fca.gov.ae

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    Reference 58
    IREXPORT
    irexport.ir

    irexport.ir

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    Reference 59
    GAFI
    gafi.gov.eg

    gafi.gov.eg

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    Reference 60
    TURKISHEXPORTER
    turkishexporter.net

    turkishexporter.net

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    Reference 61
    CUSTOMS
    customs.gov.qa

    customs.gov.qa

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    Reference 62
    JEDCO
    jedco.gov.jo

    jedco.gov.jo

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    Reference 63
    EXPORT
    export.gov.il

    export.gov.il

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    Reference 64
    BAHRAINEXPORT
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    bahrainexport.com

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    Reference 65
    ROPME
    ropme.org

    ropme.org

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    Reference 66
    PAM
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    pam.gov.kw

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    Reference 67
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    customs.gov.lb

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    Reference 68
    MOC
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    moc.gov.iq

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    Reference 69
    GASTS
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    gasts.stat.gov.sa

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    Reference 70
    JAFZA
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    jafza.ae

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    Reference 71
    CUSTOMS
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    customs.ir

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    Reference 72
    CAPMAS
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    capmas.gov.eg

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    Reference 73
    TUIK
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    tuik.gov.tr

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    Reference 74
    MOCI
    moci.gov.qa

    moci.gov.qa

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    Reference 75
    CUSTOMS
    customs.gov.jo

    customs.gov.jo

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    Reference 76
    MOT
    mot.gov.il

    mot.gov.il

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    Reference 77
    ECONOMY
    economy.gov.bh

    economy.gov.bh

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    Reference 78
    MOCI
    moci.gov.om

    moci.gov.om

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    Reference 79
    KUWAITCUSTOMS
    kuwaitcustoms.gov

    kuwaitcustoms.gov

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    Reference 80
    PIF
    pif.gov.sa

    pif.gov.sa

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    Reference 81
    MOEC
    moec.gov.ae

    moec.gov.ae

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    Reference 82
    MEFA
    mefa.ir

    mefa.ir

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    Reference 83
    INVESTINEGYPT
    investinegypt.gov.eg

    investinegypt.gov.eg

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    Reference 84
    LUCIDMOTORS
    lucidmotors.com

    lucidmotors.com

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    Reference 85
    QIA
    qia.qa

    qia.qa

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    Reference 86
    JICA
    jica.go.jp

    jica.go.jp

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    Reference 87
    STARTUPNATIONCENTRAL
    startupnationcentral.org

    startupnationcentral.org

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    Reference 88
    BAHRAINEDI
    bahrainedi.com

    bahrainedi.com

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    Reference 89
    IFC
    ifc.om

    ifc.om

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    Reference 90
    KIA
    kia.gov.kw

    kia.gov.kw

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    Reference 91
    STATS
    stats.gov.sa

    stats.gov.sa

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    Reference 92
    DAFZA
    dafza.ae

    dafza.ae

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    Reference 93
    MAPNAGROUP
    mapnagroup.com

    mapnagroup.com

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    Reference 94
    ENTERPRISEMEA
    enterprisemea.com

    enterprisemea.com

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    Reference 95
    TQA
    tqa.org

    tqa.org

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    Reference 96
    JO
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    jo.usembassy.gov

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    Reference 97
    MOBILEYE
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    mobileye.com

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    Reference 98
    TATWEERPETROLEUM
    tatweerpetroleum.com

    tatweerpetroleum.com

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    Reference 99
    PDO
    pdo.co.om

    pdo.co.om

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    Reference 100
    KIPIC
    kipic.com.kw

    kipic.com.kw

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    Reference 101
    CEERMOTORS
    ceermotors.com

    ceermotors.com

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    Reference 102
    TAWAZUN
    tawazun.ae

    tawazun.ae

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    Reference 103
    IKCO
    ikco.ir

    ikco.ir

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    Reference 104
    NWT-EGYPT
    nwt-egypt.com

    nwt-egypt.com

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    Reference 105
    HRSD
    hrsd.gov.sa

    hrsd.gov.sa

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    Reference 106
    MOL
    mol.gov.ae

    mol.gov.ae

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    Reference 107
    MANPOWER
    manpower.gov.eg

    manpower.gov.eg

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    Reference 108
    MOL
    mol.gov.qa

    mol.gov.qa

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    Reference 109
    MOL
    mol.gov.jo

    mol.gov.jo

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    Reference 110
    LMRA
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    lmra.gov.bh

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    Reference 111
    MOH
    moh.gov.om

    moh.gov.om

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    Reference 112
    GOSI
    gosi.gov.sa

    gosi.gov.sa

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    Reference 113
    TVET
    tvet.gov.ae

    tvet.gov.ae

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    Reference 114
    TVTO
    tvto.ir

    tvto.ir

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    Reference 115
    MCIT
    mcit.gov.eg

    mcit.gov.eg

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    Reference 116
    TAMKEEN
    tamkeen.org.qa

    tamkeen.org.qa

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    Reference 117
    TVET
    tvet.gov.jo

    tvet.gov.jo

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    Reference 118
    INNOVATIONISRAEL
    innovationisrael.mag.calltext.co.il

    innovationisrael.mag.calltext.co.il

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    Reference 119
    TAMKEEN
    tamkeen.bh

    tamkeen.bh

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    Reference 120
    ITHRAA
    ithraa.om

    ithraa.om

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    Reference 121
    PAET
    paet.edu.kw

    paet.edu.kw

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    Reference 122
    MARKLINES
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    Reference 123
    MONSHAAT
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    monshaat.gov.sa

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    Reference 124
    EDA
    eda.gov.ae

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    Reference 125
    MCLS
    mcls.gov.ir

    mcls.gov.ir

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    Reference 126
    CAPS
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