Global automaker Stellantis is partnering with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Abu Dhabi Ports Group to develop a fully integrated automotive ecosystem in Abu Dhabi. The agreement aims to position the UAE capital as a regional hub for automotive exports, advanced mobility technologies, and industrial innovation, supporting the Emirates’ vision to become a global trade and manufacturing leader.
Under the partnership, Stellantis will work with ADIO to explore investment opportunities across Abu Dhabi’s automotive sector. Leveraging the emirate’s advanced logistics infrastructure and investor-friendly environment, the company plans to expand local manufacturing capabilities.
Stellantis, formed in 2021 through the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA, is among the world’s leading automotive groups with brands including Peugeot, Jeep, Fiat, Citroën, Dodge, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the company operates manufacturing and R&D centers across Europe, North America, and Asia, and maintains regional headquarters in Dubai.
“This collaboration marks a strategic step towards enhancing Abu Dhabi’s industrial and trade ecosystem and solidifying its position as a global destination for investment and innovation,” said Mohammed Al Kamali, Chief Industry and Trade Officer at ADIO. “By partnering with AD Ports Group and Stellantis, we will accelerate the emirate’s ambition to build a fully integrated automotive and trade ecosystem that supports the growth of global OEMs.”
Highlighting logistics advantages, Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO of Maritime & Shipping Cluster at AD Ports Group, noted, “By combining Stellantis’ automotive expertise with our integrated logistics networks and market reach, and leveraging ADIO’s investment ecosystem, we are looking at potential pathways for innovative mobility solutions across the Middle East and Africa.”
Patrick Labilloy, Senior Vice President and Head of Planning at Stellantis MEA, added, “Abu Dhabi offers the vision, infrastructure, and global connectivity needed to shape the future of mobility. This agreement reflects our commitment to co-developing solutions in electrification, autonomous transport, and sustainable urban mobility, positioning the Middle East and Africa as a growth engine for Stellantis’ long-term strategy.”
The agreement aligns with ADIO’s Automotive Sector Programme, launched in May 2025 under the “Make it in the Emirates” campaign, which focuses on enhancing R&D, high-quality automotive services, and next-generation mobility systems, including autonomous taxis. Experts say the move will diversify Abu Dhabi’s industrial base and strengthen its role in the regional and global automotive value chain, benefiting markets across the Middle East and Africa.
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