Abu Dhabi is staking out its position as the Middle East’s automotive powerhouse through a ground-breaking alliance with global manufacturing giant Stellantis. This strategic alliance will make the emirate a regional electric vehicle manufacturing and export hub, having the best technology and international logistics infrastructure. The collaboration marks an important moment in the industrial diversification strategy of the UAE.
Stellantis brings global auto experience to the UAE capital
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Abu Dhabi Ports Group have signed a strategic cooperation contract with Stellantis, one of the world’s largest car manufacturers. This partnership focuses on building an integrated automotive ecosystem to support the vision of making the UAE capital a strategic hub for automotive exports, advanced technologies, and industrial innovation in the Middle East and Africa regions.
Stellantis will work closely with ADIO to examine investment opportunities in the growing automotive sector in Abu Dhabi and the emirate’s competitive advantages, such as world-class logistics infrastructure and a conducive business environment. The company, created in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA, brings a broad and iconic brands, such as the likes of the Peel, the Jeep, Fiat, Citrohan, Dodge, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati to the partnership..
Strategic focus on the Opening of the Middle East and Africa
The expansion, in particular, is aimed at the markets of the Middle East and Africa: Stellantis develops these regions as a growth engine to pursue a long-term European automotive group strategy. This geographical attention is perfectly round with Abu Dhabi’s strategic position as a gateway between East and West.
Standardized oblique shows vision of autonomous mobility
This is where the secret detail comes in as an aspect of the proposal, this is the ADIO Automotive sector programme, which was introduced in May 2025 as part of the national campaign known as Make it in the Emirates. The project is much more than conventional manufacturing, as it is designed to create the next generation mobility systems with such complex features as autonomous taxi systems that would revolutionize transportation in the region.
The agreement contains the co-development of solutions in electrification, autonomous transport, and sustainable urban mobility, including positioning Abu Dhabi as a leader in automotive innovation.
Patrick Labilloy, Stellantis Senior Vice President and Head of Planning for MEA, emphasized that “Abu Dhabi offers the vision, infrastructure and global connectivity needed to shape the future of mobility,” highlighting the uniqueness of the emirate in this transformative partnership.
Integrated logistics networks for stronger global supply chains
Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO of the AD Ports Group Maritime and Shipping Cluster, emphasized the fact that the integration of automotive expertise of Stellantis with its logistic networks will enhance the regional presence of Abu Dhabi in global supply chains and allow the development of innovative ways of mobility solutions to achieve regional levels.
Abu Dhabi becomes regional leader in auto manufacturing
The partnership helps to support Abu Dhabi’s evolution as a leader in automotive manufacturing, innovation, and export capabilities, all at a very fast pace. With substantial increases in the exportation of automotive goods over the recent years, the emirate is strengthening its global image of trade, technology, and industrial progress through strategic international partnerships.
Key partnership benefits:
- Integrated Automotive Ecosystem Development
- Next-generation mobility systems, such as autonomous taxis
- Expansion of the Middle East and Africa Market
- R&D capabilities in automotive technologies
The Abu Dhabi-Stellantis strategic alliance is not just another step towards manufacturing diversification; it is a map towards a new way to get around. The integration of the best automotive technology and industry-leading logistics supported by a visionary and forward-thinking leadership is bringing the UAE capital as the undisputed beacon of next-generation transportation solutions in the Middle East and Africa in general, changing the mobility landscape across the continent.