Karwa
Motors Officially Certified Builder of Mercedes-Benz Buses

Brussels,
15 Oct (ONA) — In a new milestone that reinforces the Sultanate of Oman’s
position as an emerging industrial hub in the bus and vehicle manufacturing
sector, a strategic partnership agreement was signed between Oman’s Karwa
Motors and Mercedes-Benz (Daimler Truck Middle East & Africa) during the
Busworld Europe 2025 exhibition held in the Belgian capital, Brussels.

The
agreement aims to expand regional and global bus manufacturing capabilities by
designating Karwa Motors as an officially Certified Builder of Mercedes-Benz
buses.

By
virtue of this agreement, Karwa Motors will manufacture Mercedes-Benz buses for
the Omani market as well as regional and international markets, within an
integrated technical and commercial collaboration framework aimed at
strengthening its manufacturing capabilities in the region.

The
agreement was signed by Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al Balushi, Chief Executive Officer of
Karwa Motors, and Michael Dietz, President and CEO of Daimler Truck Middle East
Africa.

The
signing ceremony was attended by Marcus Watts, Vice President of Mercedes-Benz
Buses, who remarked: “This agreement represents an important milestone in
the development of our collaboration with Karwa Motors. It demonstrates the
strength of industrial partnerships in the region and lays the foundation for a
robust, export-oriented manufacturing base in Oman.”

On
his turn, the CEO of Karwa Motors, stated: “At Karwa Motors, we are proud
to sign this strategic partnership with Mercedes-Benz, which represents a
significant step toward realizing our vision of establishing Karwa Motors as a
global player in the bus manufacturing industry alongside leading
manufacturers. Through this agreement, Karwa Motors has become an officially
certified Builder of Mercedes-Benz buses, a formal recognition of our
manufacturing and technical capabilities that meet the highest standards of
quality and safety.”

“This
partnership opens new horizons for us to work closely with Mercedes-Benz in the
development and production of modern buses for regional and global markets,
while strengthening the Sultanate of Oman’s position as a regional industrial
hub for advanced transportation technologies and sustainable manufacturing” He
added.

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