- ADNOC Distribution wins two awards, and Dubai Taxi Company wins Digitalisation Project of the Year.
- Winners were chosen from 70 finalists, drawn from 748 registerations from 22 countries.
- Bridgestone is Lead Sponsor of the sixth edition.
Dubai, UAE: ADNOC Distribution and Dubai Taxi Company are among the winners of the Automechanika Dubai Awards 2026, announced at a ceremony at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, this morning. The sixth edition, with Bridgestone as Lead Sponsor, recognised businesses, products and individuals across Service Excellence, Product, Transformation and People.
Entries rose to 748, from 357 in 2025, and came from 22 countries across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. An independent panel of regional and international experts assessed them for technological advances, sustainable development and industry impact, including site visits.
His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Hamad Alghfeli, Director General of Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), received the Special Recognition Award.
Michael Johannes, Vice President, Automechanika, Messe Frankfurt GmbH, said: “The aftermarket is in good shape. There are 1.6 billion cars on the world’s roads, more than ever before, and by 2035 the automotive aftermarket is expected to generate US$850 billion. The opportunity is there, but we have to be brave. The focus goes beyond numbers to the quality of entries, which demonstrate measurable impact and a strong capacity for innovation across the automotive aftermarket. The participation of public sector organisations particularly stands out, showing that innovation is shaping not only businesses, but also road safety, sustainability, infrastructure and digital transformation. The awards are becoming more international, just like Automechanika itself, bringing together ideas and perspectives from different regions that are moving our industry forward. As we embrace this progress, we must make sure that mobility remains affordable for everybody.”
Chris Lee, Portfolio Director, Mobility and Logistics, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “The calibre of the companies, products and professionals recognised this year reflects the investment and expertise shaping a more sustainable, agile, connected and safer automotive aftermarket. With the UAE at the centre of this transformation as one of the world’s fastest-growing aftermarket markets, these awards showcase the businesses and individuals helping to define the industry’s future.”
Tommy Le, Show Manager, Automechanika Dubai, said: “This year’s winners demonstrate the ambition and ingenuity driving the automotive aftermarket forward, from safer transport and smarter digital services to more sustainable workshop operations. With entries more than doubling, the response reflects an industry investing in new ideas and raising its standards. These awards celebrate the people and businesses turning innovation into practical progress. Their achievements set an inspiring benchmark for the sector and show the strength of its commitment to innovation and excellence.”
Digital solutions and emerging talent lead this year’s honours
This year’s honours spanned the aftermarket value chain, recognising achievements in workshop services, product development and digital transformation, alongside individual contributions to the sector.
ADNOC Distribution won both Car Care Specialist of the Year and Digital Product of the Year, the latter for the ADNOC Distribution App. Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre won Safety Product of the Year for Salama, its school transportation platform, and Dubai Taxi Company won Digitalisation Project of the Year for its AI and machine learning-based EV charging management system.
Digital products and services took four of the 12 company and product awards: the ADNOC Distribution App, Salama, Dubai Taxi Company’s charging system and Axxion Claims Settlement Services, which won in both categories the Start-Up of the Year and Highly Commended, latter for its Claims OS platform. Sustainability also ran through the results, from BlueVerse CleanTech’s vehicle washing system to EV charging, and winners from outside the UAE included Inchcape Kenya Bodyshop and Germany’s Meyle AG.
Syeda Aisha Atif, Workshop Technical Trainer at German Emirati Vocational Institute, won Women in Automotive Aftermarket. Rising Star in Automotive Aftermarket went to two winners: Klevisa Toska, Chief Executive Officer of Northstar Shine Car Care, and Nicholas Jesus Fernandes, Senior Group Marketing Executive – International Business at Bahwan International Group Holding. These categories highlight the contribution of women professionals and emerging talent to the aftermarket’s development, recognising the skills and leadership that will help shape its future.
Eurodiesel Services received the 20 Years Long-standing Partnership award.
Automechanika Dubai continues until 12 November, its first edition at DEC. For more information, click here.
