July 12, 2023
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Cadillac Lyriq EV Bookings Open For Kuwait And The UAE

American carmaker Cadillac is now accepting bookings for its first-ever EV – the Lyriq – from two new markets – Kuwait and the UAE. Specifically, interested buyers from those two countries will receive the Lyriq Al Awael. Al Awael translates to “the firsts”. In other words, a specially curated edition for those who reserve Lyriq EV by filling out a form on Cadillac Arabia’s official website. The Lyriq Al Awael will be exclusively available in Celestial Metallic armour exterior colour with a black panoramic roof and an Oxford Stone interior with exclusive badging. Besides those bespoke touches, the Lyriq Al Awael will pack a plethora of tech, including a 102kWh battery pack, all-wheel-drive, about 500hp/610Nm, 494km of range and a 33 inches screen on the dashboard. Of course, Cadillac will accept only limited bookings for the Lyriq Al Awael.

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July 12, 2023
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Textron Turboprops To Support KSA’s Cloud Seeding Program

AvMet International LLC (AvMet) has contracted Textron Aviation to supply five Beechcraft King Air turboprops. The order comprises one 360CHW (cargo door, heavy weight) variant and four 260 derivatives. Once delivered, these aircraft will be fitted with all the necessary equipment to support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Meteorology program for cloud seeding. AvMet and its partners Weather Modification International and Fargo Jet Center will jointly work to equip the four King Air 260 aeroplanes with a Cloud Water Inertial Probe, Data Logger with aircraft tracking and cloud-seeding equipment. The King Air 360CHW will be modified with cloud-seeding equipment, a research lab and an instrument package for studying cloud physics and aerosols.

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July 11, 2023
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The Mercedes Mega Raffle returns to Dubai with Idealz

Held annually during the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the Mercedes Mega Raffle returns to Dubai for a third term this year. This iteration launched with an exciting new entry price of AED50, where shoppers can drive home a brand new 2023 Mercedes-Benz A 200 supplied by Gargash Group. Tickets to enter the raffle can be purchased from ZOOM, AutoPro, ENOC Link and select shopping malls across Dubai. Alternatively, one can enter the raffle via the Idealz mobile app or by visiting www.idealz.com. A signing ceremony took place this week in Box Park at Idealz HQ with the attendance of partners Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), Zaid Alqufaidi, Managing Director of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), Shehab Gargash, Managing Director & Group CEO of Gargash Group and Jad Toubayly, Founder & CEO of Idealz. The winners of the Mercedes Mega Raffle will be announced live on stage at various shopping malls across Dubai.

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