The National Motors Company (Sir) revealed the technical and design details of its first car, “Exobot”, which was inaugurated by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Investment Fund, in a step that represents the transition of the Saudi electric car manufacturing project to the stage of launching its first products.
The details of the car were revealed during the global launch ceremony held at the “Sir” Industrial Park in King Abdullah Economic City, where the company announced that “Exobot” will be the first in a fleet that it plans to include seven models by 2030, including medium- and compact-sized cars with different propulsion systems and price options.
“Exobot” will be available in both sedan and four-wheel drive categories, and will be manufactured locally at the company’s complex in King Abdullah Economic City, as part of a strategy that aims to raise the percentage of local content in “Sir” cars to 45 percent by 2034.
The company is betting on combining local manufacturing and advanced technologies to reduce the period between ordering a car and its delivery to weeks instead of months, in addition to building a local supplier network to provide spare parts and after-sales services.
1111 horsepower
In its highest specifications, Exobot relies on a completely electric propulsion system that includes three motors, with a power of up to 1,111 horsepower and a torque of 1,500 Newton metres.
According to the company, the sedan version accelerates from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 2.1 seconds, and its maximum speed reaches 250 kilometers per hour, while the all-wheel drive version achieves the same acceleration in 2.4 seconds, with a maximum speed of 210 kilometers per hour.
The car uses a system for continuous torque distribution that is integrated with active chassis control systems, in addition to “Steer-by-Wire” electronic steering technology, which dispenses with the traditional mechanical steering column and reduces the required steering angle of rotation from 400 to 160 degrees.
The car also includes a rear-wheel steering system, with the aim of reducing turning space in cities and enhancing stability at high speeds.
Saudi design
“Sir” said that the design and engineering development of “Exobot” was completed locally, taking into account the climatic conditions and driving requirements in Saudi Arabia and the region, while some design elements were inspired by the Kingdom’s topography, culture and architecture.
The sedan is 5.26 meters long, 2.1 meters wide, and 1.43 meters high, while the four-wheel drive version is 5.02 meters long, 2.1 meters wide, and 1.69 meters high, which places both models in the category of large-sized cars.
Among the most prominent design elements is a windshield with a length of 2.4 meters and an inclination of 15 degrees, which the company says is the largest ever produced for a private passenger car, in addition to 32 light strips symbolizing the year 1932, the date of the unification of the Kingdom.
The car was also equipped with doors, each of which was approximately three meters long, which the company called the “Shaheen Wing,” and which opened upward in an arc path to facilitate access to the front and rear seats.
Designed for the climate of the region
One of Exobot's main engineering challenges is its ability to deal with the high temperatures in the region. The company said that the cooling system it developed for the car can reduce the cabin temperature from 65 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees within ten minutes.
The car also uses foils to limit the transmission of sunlight to the cabin, and glass equipped with special layers, in addition to front and rear air conditioning systems.
The cabin has an 8K curved screen extending 48 inches wide, in addition to a 10.4-inch central control screen and another 8-inch screen for passengers in the rear seats.
It was also equipped with an artificial intelligence-based voice assistant that supports Arabic and English, while the “Sir” application allows you to control a group of car functions, including monitoring charging, adjusting the cabin temperature, and parking the car remotely.
Exobot supports remote wireless software updates, allowing new features to be added and some vehicle functions developed after it is delivered to the customer.
Autonomous driving and driver assistance
In terms of driving technologies, SIR says that Exobot will provide a set of driver assistance systems, including driving without holding the steering wheel, automatic lane changes, and autonomous driving on highways based on the navigation system from the starting point to the destination.
The safety system includes seven airbags and battery protection technologies, in addition to the use of aluminum casting techniques to form parts of the body and doors.
670 kilometers per charge
“Sir” intends to start the collection with the “Exobot First Edition” model, which is a limited edition available in both sedan and four-wheel drive versions, before launching “Exobot Plus.”
The “First Edition” comes with three electric motors that together generate a power of 850 horsepower and a torque of up to 1,000 Newton metres. The sedan version accelerates from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 2.6 seconds, compared to 2.9 seconds for the four-wheel drive version.
The battery capacity is 112 kilowatt-hours, with a range of up to 670 kilometers for the sedan, and 560 kilometers for the four-wheel drive version.
The car adopts an 800-volt electrical structure, and the company says it allows the battery to be charged from 10 to 80 percent in less than 30 minutes.
“Exobot” comes within the framework of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to build a local automobile industry and develop a related supply chain, as part of a broader push by the Public Investment Fund to establish an integrated system for the sector that includes manufacturing, components, technologies, and services related to vehicles, in parallel with plans to diversify the economy and increase the contribution of advanced industries to the domestic product.
GFH Bank announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Al-Nasr Club Company, under which it will become a partner of the club during the 2026-2027 sports season, in a move that brings together two prominent regional brands with a wide international presence.
This partnership represents an important milestone in GFH’s strategy to enhance its brand’s presence in key regional markets, in addition to providing new opportunities to communicate with Al-Nasr Club’s broad fan base throughout the Kingdom and at the international level.
The agreement signing ceremony took place in Riyadh in the presence of representatives of the senior management of both parties, where Hisham Al-Rayes, CEO and member of the Board of Directors, signed on behalf of GFH, while Jose Semedo, CEO of the company, signed on behalf of Al-Nasr.
The partnership represents an important milestone in GFH’s efforts to build qualitative strategic relationships, enhance its brand presence, and communicate with a wide audience base inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Hisham Al-Rayes, CEO and member of the Board of Directors of GFH Bank, said: “We are happy with our partnership with Al-Nasr Saudi Club, as the club represents the most prominent sports brands in the Kingdom and the region. This sponsorship comes from our keenness to build strategic partnerships that enhance GFH’s presence and bring it closer to communities and markets that are of key importance within our growth plans.”
For his part, Jose Semedo, CEO of Al Nasr Club, said: “We are pleased to welcome GFH Bank as a partner of Al Nasr Club during the 2026-2027 sports season. GFH is a prestigious regional institution with a proven track record of success and excellence in investment and wealth management, which makes it an ideal partner for Al-Nasr Club, as we continue to expand the club’s presence and strengthen our relationships with leading institutions throughout the region.”
He added: “We look forward to working closely with GFH throughout the season to activate this partnership and enhance meaningful communication with our fans in Saudi Arabia and internationally. We believe that this cooperation provides a solid foundation for a relationship that can develop and continue to create value for both parties.”
GFH Bank, headquartered in Bahrain, is a leading banking and investment institution with more than 25 years of experience and a growing presence in a number of the most prominent regional and international markets. The bank is affiliated with GFH Capital in Riyadh.
The bank offers an integrated system of activities that includes wealth and investment management, commercial banking services, real estate development, treasury and private investments, with a focus on seizing promising opportunities and building long-term sustainable value for its clients, investors and partners.
Al-Fanar Engineering Services Company announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with IPS Intelligent Process Solutions, on the sidelines of its participation in the SIGRI Paris 2026 conference, with the aim of developing digital management of inspection, testing and operation work in electrical infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia.
The cooperation aims to enhance the integration of operations, raise implementation efficiency, and make greater use of data, which contributes to improving business quality, improving customer experience, and supporting digital transformation in the energy sector in the Kingdom.
Under the agreement, Al-Fanar Engineering Services will develop the engineering and operational framework for the system, including defining procedures and paths for inspection, testing and operation work, developing digital report models provided to customers, setting standards for accepting and approving test results, as well as organizing and classifying asset data and verifying the efficiency of solutions by applying them to actual projects.
For its part, IPS will provide its specialized technical solutions in managing testing, operation, and asset performance, in addition to the tools necessary to connect the system to existing digital systems, design its technical architecture, and provide training, support, and specialized technical expertise.
By integrating these capabilities into Al-Fanar Engineering Services’ digital platform, cooperation will contribute to unifying data and linking the inspection, testing and operation stages with monitoring the performance of assets, allowing access to information more accurately and quickly, and increasing the efficiency of project and asset management throughout their life cycle.
The agreement was signed by Engineer Sattam Al-Mutairi, Chief Operating Officer of Al-Fanar Engineering Services, and Mr. Michael Schneider, CEO of IBS Smart Solutions.
The cooperation brings together the well-established local expertise of Al-Fanar Engineering Services in inspection, testing, operation and field services, and the specialized technical solutions provided by IPS in operations management and asset performance, with the aim of developing more integrated and efficient methods for managing electrical infrastructure work and supporting the digital transformation process in the energy sector in the Kingdom.
Engineer Sattam Al-Mutairi said: “This cooperation represents an important step in developing digital capabilities for inspection, testing and operation work in the Kingdom, based on our extensive experience in supporting and developing the energy system. Through our cooperation with a global technical partner such as (IPS), we seek to expand our capabilities, raise the efficiency of our work, and provide greater value to our customers, keeping pace with the volume of investments and the rapid development witnessed by the energy sector in the Kingdom.”
For his part, Michael Schneider said: “Our cooperation with (Al-Fanar) Engineering Services combines (IPS) solutions specialized in managing testing, commissioning and asset performance work, and the leading engineering and implementation expertise of (Al-Fanar) Engineering Services in the region. Through this cooperation, we seek to build an interconnected digital system that extends from the inspection, testing and operation stages to monitoring the performance of assets, enabling project and operational teams to access more accurate information and make faster and more effective decisions throughout the asset life cycle, while enhancing levels of efficiency and quality.”
