JEDDAH, 8 November 2005 — The annual motor show, being held at the Jeddah International Exhibition & Convention Center on Madinah Road from Nov. 13-18, envisages a glittering display of the latest, the most luxurious and futuristic models of cars and their accessories. In addition, the event — Saudi International Motor Show ‘05 — boasts many contests for young drivers and children.
The 27th international event for vehicles, motorcycles, auto parts, accessories and garage equipment, is being held with the support and active participation of the Ministry of Transport and the Jeddah Traffic Department. “It will showcase premium brands of automotive vehicles representing all segments from cars and motorbikes to trucks and commercial vehicles,” a senior management executive of Al-Harithy Company for Exhibitions Ltd. (ACE) said yesterday.
“The stylish vehicles reflecting the contemporary demand for every day transport of the royally inclined, the corporate and the family will be a major source of attraction,” ACE Exhibitions Director Zahoor Siddique said. The show will also demarcate space for specially modified cars suiting the personal tastes of car-buffs and enthusiasts.
A major component of the event is “Autocare,” the after-market showcase for spare parts, garage equipment, gadgets and trade services related to the automotive industry. The regular highlights of the exhibition include media zone, live action zones and family zones featuring radio-controlled car-racing displays, off-road test drives, stunt driving, and other motorsport events.
Hall One of the exhibition venue will display the latest models of volume-production cars while Hall Two will showcase light commercial vehicles. Heavy commercial vehicles will be exhibited in the Plaza area. A special driving track built with over 1 km of obstacles to test off-road vehicles promises is to be another major attraction.
The show will remain open daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.