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Maserati’s New Grecale SUV Arrives In The UAE
The Italian car maker’s premium all-wheel drive vehicle boasts a wide selection of options and configurations.
Maserati’s new SUV — the Grecale — offers multiple engine types and capacities, from powerful internal combustion powertrains to hybrids. The premium Italian vehicles offer first-class driving dynamics and feature eight-speed automatic transmissions, all-wheel drive, and a variety of selectable drive modes, including Comfort, GT, Sport, Corsa, and Off-Road.
In the near future, a full-electric version of the Grecale will be released, known as the Folgore. However, at present, three models of the Grecale will be available in UAE showrooms:
- The GT, powered by a four-cylinder engine with mild hybrid assistance delivering 300 horsepower.
- The Modena, boasting a more powerful 330hp hybrid engine.
- The Trofeo, a high-performance model featuring a 3.0L,530hp (petrol) V6 based on the unit fitted to the Maserati MC20.
Jad Elias, Vice President of Maserati, Al Tayer Motors, said: “We are really excited to hand over the first batch of the all-new Grecale vehicles to our customers. We are sure they will enjoy the exceptional driving experience offered by this sporty, stylish, and compact SUV and look forward to seeing them in growing numbers on our roads soon”.
Hamdy Elshantoury, General Manager of Maserati Middle East & Africa, was equally excited at the arrival of the Grecale: “Maserati continues to accelerate audaciously into a brave new future with revolutionary new cars, innovations, and exclusive projects. The all-new Grecale SUV embodies Maserati’s all-Italian audacity in making luxury and exceptional performance part of the daily routine, transforming every journey into a unique driving experience”.
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The new Maserati SUV will be available from Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors and comes with a three-year, unlimited kilometer warranty and a three year or 45,000 kilometer service package, which extends to 60,000 kilometers on the Trofeo.
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UAE Prepares To Launch Two Satellites: Thuraya-2 And MBZ-SAT
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council yesterday.
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council in Dubai on December 16, 2024. The session highlighted the UAE’s ambitious space plans and took stock of the sector’s economic progress.
The council emphasized the growing role of private companies in advancing space technologies, noting that their contributions are now equal to that of the public sector. Members also praised initiatives like the Space Economic Zones Programme, which are designed to fuel innovation and investment in the space industry.
خلال ترؤسنا الاجتماع الأول للمجلس الأعلى للفضاء، بحثنا الاستثمارات الوطنية والمشاريع المقبلة في قطاع الفضاء والذي يشهد تطوراً مستمراً… وجددنا التزامنا بدعم ومواصلة تنفيذ برامج طموحة لاستكشاف الفضاء الخارجي حيث وصل حجم الاستثمارات في هذا القطاع إلى 40 مليار درهم خلال السنوات… pic.twitter.com/etJ33OnuSu
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) December 16, 2024
Discussing the UAE’s space journey, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum remarked, “The national space sector continues to grow and advance, and we take immense pride in the remarkable achievements we have accomplished over the years”.
Sheikh Hamdan also received updates on two upcoming satellite projects: Thuraya-2 and MBZ-SAT. Thuraya-2, developed by Space42, is slated for launch this December. Meanwhile, the MBZ-SAT, created by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), will soon follow. MBRSC, a major driver of the UAE National Space Programme, continues to lead the nation’s space-related developments.
Space42 took the opportunity to showcase its advancements, including ongoing collaborations between public and private entities. The company also outlined strategies to promote innovation, boost revenue streams, and create new opportunities for growth in the sector.
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The UAE’s current projects build on a growing legacy of space exploration. Back in 2020, the nation made headlines with its Mars mission, successfully sending a probe into the planet’s orbit in 2021. This mission, which is now in its second phase as of June 2024, has been collecting critical data to develop a comprehensive diurnal image of Mars.
The UAE also ventured into lunar exploration with an unmanned mission aimed at studying untouched regions of the Moon’s surface. While the probe ultimately crashed during its landing attempt after communication was lost seconds before touchdown, the effort represented a significant step in the country’s exploration ambitions.