Vietnam-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast Auto has on Wednesday announced that it has expanded to the Middle East market with car dealer Bahwan Automobiles and Trading LLC (BAT).

In a statement, the firm announced the grand opening of its first Middle East showroom in the Sultanate of Oman, marking a significant milestone in its expansion into the Middle East market.

The showroom that spans 303 square meters, is strategically located in the heart of Muscat.

The showroom offers sales for VinFast’s smart electric vehicles, including the VF 6, VF 7, VF 8, and VF 9.

By opening its first showroom in Oman, VinFast said the firm is actively fulfilling its commitment to bringing green and smart mobility solutions to the Middle East region.

“The grand opening of our first showroom in Oman marks a significant milestone for VinFast in the Middle East,

“Partnering with BAT, a leading and reputable dealer in Oman, we are confident that VinFast will quickly capture the hearts of consumers in this market through exciting, intelligent, and safe electrified experiences,” said Ta Xuan Hien, Chief Executive Officer of VinFast Middle East.

Sheikh Abdullah Bahwan, Executive Director of BAT, said they are thrilled to open VinFast’s first showroom in the Middle East.

“This collaboration aligns perfectly with our vision to introduce cutting-edge, sustainable automotive technologies in Oman,

“We are committed to making a significant impact on the automotive market in Oman by facilitating the adoption of electric vehicles, thus contributing to a greener, more sustainable future for our nation,” he added.

VinFast, a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play EV manufacturer.

VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses.

The firm is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally and increasing its manufacturing capacities with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe and Asia.

BAT is an allied business of Bahwan International Group LLC, which is an entity with over 45 associate companies and more than 2000 employees, with presence across the Sultanate of Oman, the Gulf region, North Africa, and South Asia.

This group of companies represents a portfolio of more than 40 global brands.

Their diversified businesses cover a wide spectrum including automobiles, healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy, airport solution, logistic solution, earthmoving equipment, construction equipment, industrial equipment, debt collection services, high-end security solutions, survey instruments, elevators and parking solutions.

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