OMODA & JAECOO Marks End-of-Ramadan Success with Strategic Fleet Expansion via Galadari Rent A Car - Middle East Business News and Information
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE,March 2025: OMODA & JAECOO, the global automotive brand redefining intelligent mobility, marked the end of Ramadan with a major milestone in the UAE—handing 60 vehicles to Galadari Rent A Car during a high-profile ceremony held at the OMODA & JAECOO showroom in Ras Al Khaimah.
The event, which also included the direct delivery of vehicles to select customers, underscored the growing popularity of OMODA & JAECOO's intelligent, high-performance models across the Emirates—particularly during a season when families and travelers are on the move.
This strategic handover aligns with OMODA & JAECOO's vision to expand access to its future-driven vehicles through diversified channels. With the addition of these vehicles to Galadari Rent A Car's fleet, a wider segment of customers will now experience the brand's advanced safety systems, bold design language, and intelligent driving technology firsthand.
Shawn Xu, CEO of OMODA & JAECOO Automobile International , stated: 'This handover is a celebration of our rapid success and growing popularity in the UAE market. It marks another step in our long-term commitment to the UAE market and further enhances our collaboration with Galadari. By expanding our partnership, we are ensuring that more customers can engage with the OMODA & JAECOO experience. Our vehicles are designed to integrate intelligent mobility with sustainability and efficiency, redefining what customers expect from modern driving. We look forward to continuing this journey, delivering vehicles that meet the evolving needs of the UAE's automotive landscape.'
Peter Holt, Business Head from Galadari Rent A Car said: 'At Galadari Rent A Car, we are committed to shaping the future of mobility by offering customers access to vehicles that prioritize sustainability, performance, and advanced technology. OMODA & JAECOO's models are designed for modern drivers who seek seamless connectivity, enhanced safety, and fuel efficiency—qualities that are increasingly essential in today's automotive landscape. Expanding our rental fleet with these vehicles allows us to meet growing customer expectations while reinforcing our role as a trusted provider of innovative mobility solutions in the UAE.'
This milestone marks an important step in OMODA & JAECOO's UAE expansion strategy ensuring its vehicles are available through multiple channels, from state-of-the-art showrooms to rental services. As the brand continues to grow, it remains dedicated to delivering sustainable, intelligent, and future-ready mobility solutions that set new standards in the industry.
Through strategic partnerships and a vision centered on innovation and customer experience, OMODA & JAECOO continue to offer a new standard of excellence in intelligent mobility.
About OMODA & JAECOO:
OMODA & JAECOO is an innovative automobile brand redefining mobility through cutting-edge design, smart technology, and sustainable solutions. Backed by Chery, the largest Chinese automotive producer, the brand is expanding rapidly across 34 global markets, including the Middle East, Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa (MEA), reinforcing its vision of 'New Products + New Technology + New Ecosystem'.
OMODA & JAECOO is committed to revolutionizing urban and off-road travel, delivering vehicles that integrate futuristic technology, AI-driven connectivity, and next-generation safety features. With the UAE serving as a key hub under its global strategy, the brand is setting new industry benchmarks in customer service, innovation, and sustainable mobility.
As part of its long-term commitment, OMODA & JAECOO has established a 12,000 sqm spare parts distribution center in JAFZA, the largest Chinese automotive parts hub in the Middle East. This facility enhances regional logistics and aftersales support, ensuring a 95% fulfilment rate and 24-hour VOR (Vehicle Off-Road) part supply efficiency. Additionally, through its strategic partnership with Maersk, OMODA & JAECOO have further strengthened their logistics and aftersales operations in the UAE, ensuring 100% spare parts availability and rapid delivery within 24 and 48 hours.
In the UAE, Autorun, MAHY Khoory Automotive and Galadari are the official distributors of OMODA & JAECOO, in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Northern Emirates respective, thus ensuring seamless market entry and premium customer experience. The brand's latest lineup, including the OMODA C5, JAECOO J7, and JAECOO J8, embodies sustainable performance, intelligent mobility, and futuristic automotive innovation.
With a global vision to lead the future of mobility, OMODA & JAECOO is dedicated to shaping an eco-friendly, tech-integrated, and customer-centric automotive experience.
OMODA & JAECOO are sub-brands designed to meet evolving global automotive demands. OMODA, a fashionable cross-border series, focuses on the new generation of LOHAS with future-driven aesthetics and cutting-edge technology. On the other hand, JAECOO, a fearless off-road series, caters to urban elites, breaking barriers in the global off-road market with refined styling and outstanding performance.
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