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WeRide Achieves Record Five Consecutive Wins at China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition

HEFEI, China, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the Hefei round of the Second China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition hosted by D1EV, a leading electric and intelligent vehicle media platform, the Chery Exeed Sterra ES – equipped with WeRide Driving (WRD 3.0) – secured first place with 102.81 points, extending WRD 3.0’s record to five consecutive wins. With this result, WRD 3.0, WeRide’s one-stage end-to-end ADAS solution co-developed with Bosch, becomes the first and only solution in the competition’s history to achieve a five-win streak, reflecting its leading position in the L2++ ADAS segment.

In the preliminary round, two WRD 3.0-powered vehicles – the Exeed Sterra ES and the GAC Aion N60 – claimed first and second place respectively. The Hefei event also marked WeRide’s first multi-vehicle entry in a single competition and the debut of the Qualcomm SA8650 platform on the Aion N60. Notably, in its competition debut, the Aion N60 outperformed all Momenta- and Huawei-powered models by up to 24.95 points.

Final results from the Second China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition (Hefei round)

2026 marks a key year for the large-scale deployment of WeRide’s L2++ ADAS solutions, alongside continued technological progress.

Built around its one-stage end-to-end architecture, WeRide continues to strengthen the generalization capability and decision-making consistency of its AI foundation models in complex scenarios. Through the WeRide GENESIS simulation platform, the company enables closed-loop data iteration and training optimization, supporting stable performance across vehicle models and operating conditions.

Cross-platform adaptability remains critical for large-scale mass production. WeRide has rapidly adapted WRD 3.0 across major compute platforms, including NVIDIA DRIVE Orin-X and Orin-Y, as well as Qualcomm SA8650, forming a scalable technical framework for deployment across multiple vehicle programs.

At Auto China 2026, WeRide further strengthened this capability through a strategic partnership with SiEngine, a provider of high-performance automotive-grade chips, aimed at improving cost efficiency and supply chain resilience.

These technical advancements are translating into broader commercial adoption. Since early 2026, WeRide has secured nearly 30 design wins across multiple brands under the GAC Group, including GAC Aion, GAC Trumpchi, Hyptec, as well as Chery Group, including Exeed, Tiggo, Lepas, Omoda, and JAECOO. Products now span from mass-market vehicles priced at approximately USD $14,000 to flagship models priced around USD $44,000.

Looking ahead, WeRide plans to expand its L2++ ADAS business beyond China, targeting global markets including Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The company continues to drive its one-stage end-to-end technology across vehicle models and real-world scenarios, with an emphasis on delivering safe, reliable, and user-friendly ADAS solutions worldwide.

About WeRide
WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 40 cities across 12 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in eight markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune’s 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.

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WeRide and Lenovo Collaborate to Deploy 200,000 Autonomous Vehicles Globally Over Five Years

BEIJING, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, announced an expanded collaboration with Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) at Auto China 2026 to accelerate the large-scale commercialization of Level 4 autonomous driving worldwide. Starting 2026, the two companies expect to jointly deploy 200,000 autonomous vehicles (AVs), including Robotaxis, globally over the next five years, marking one of the industry’s most ambitious efforts to scale autonomous mobility.

Liu Zhenya, Vice President of Technology at WeRide (third from left), and Peter Xu, Vice President and General Manager of Vehicle Computing at Lenovo (second from left), signed a cooperation agreement at Auto China 2026, witnessed by Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide (fourth from left), and Ken Wong, Executive Vice President and President of Lenovo Solutions & Services Group (first from left)

This collaboration will accelerate the development of a global autonomous driving ecosystem, integrating critical elements across technology, computing infrastructure, and supply chain to enhance industry-wide collaboration and efficiency.

With R&D, testing, and operations across over 40 cities in 12 countries, WeRide has established the industry’s widest global footprint in autonomous driving, supported by its advanced technology platform and a proven commercial model. Lenovo contributes its strengths in intelligent computing, as well as its global manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, providing robust AI computing infrastructure and system engineering expertise for large-scale fleet deployment.

By combining their respective strengths, the two companies will connect key capabilities from cloud to vehicle, accelerating the deployment of Physical AI in real-world mobility scenarios.

Autonomous driving is emerging as one of the first large-scale applications of Physical AI, bringing intelligent systems into real-world operations. Among its applications, Robotaxis have emerged as the most mature commercial use case, bringing tangible benefits to cities and people. By reducing human error, improving fleet efficiency, and enabling 24/7 operations, autonomous mobility enhances road safety, transportation accessibility, and urban efficiency, while laying the foundation for smarter, more sustainable cities.

However, scaling Robotaxi services globally remains complex. AVs must perform consistently across varied urban environments, regulatory frameworks, and traffic conditions. At the same time, achieving the right balance between high-performance computing, system reliability, and cost efficiency is essential to moving from pilot deployments to sustainable commercial scale.

To address these challenges, Lenovo and WeRide are advancing a scalable technology foundation for autonomous driving. In July 2025, Lenovo and WeRide jointly launched the HPC 3.0 high-performance computing platform, first deployed in the mass-produced WeRide Robotaxi GXR. Built on Lenovo’s L4 autonomous driving domain controller AD1, HPC 3.0 is powered by the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor system-on-chip and delivers over 2,000 TOPS of AI computing power.

The platform meets stringent global regulatory and safety requirements across complex road conditions with its auto-grade design and fully redundant hardware-software. From a cost perspective, HPC 3.0 reduces autonomous driving suite cost by 50% and lowers total cost of ownership (TCO) by 84% over its lifecycle compared to HPC 2.0, paving the way for large-scale L4 commercial deployment.

Lenovo supports the shift toward large-scale commercialization with its capabilities in vehicle computing, Hybrid AI, and global supply chain integration. Its AD1 domain controller combines high-performance AI computing with automotive-grade engineering to support stable deployment in complex environments, backed by its global manufacturing and delivery network.

Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide, said: “Autonomous driving is entering a critical phase of commercial deployment, with industry competition shifting from pure technological capability to cost efficiency and scalable deployment. This expanded collaboration will further integrate WeRide and Lenovo’s core strengths in autonomous driving systems and computing platforms, creating a strong foundation for the planned global deployment of 200,000 AVs over the next five years.”

Peter Xu, Vice President and General Manager of Vehicle Computing at Lenovo, added: “Scalability is the defining challenge for autonomous driving, and computing is the foundation. Lenovo will continue to advance automotive-grade computing platforms while leveraging our global manufacturing and supply chain strengths to deliver replicable, large-scale capabilities for the industry. Deepening our collaboration with WeRide allows us to accelerate commercialization and bring Robotaxi services to global markets faster.”

Looking ahead, WeRide and Lenovo will continue to deepen collaboration on L4 AVs, including autonomous minibuses and sanitation vehicles. By accelerating the integration of autonomous driving into urban mobility and public services, both companies aim to scale intelligent mobility globally and drive the new phase of deployment.

About WeRide

WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 40 cities across 12 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in eight markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune’s 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.

https://www.weride.ai

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

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WeRide WRD 3.0 Unlocks Multi-Chip Platform Compatibility, Driving ADAS Democratization

BEIJING, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, announced that WeRide Driving (WRD 3.0), its one-stage end-to-end ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) solution, has achieved multi-chip compatibility across computing platforms including NVIDIA DRIVE®, Qualcomm Snapdragon®, and SiEngine StarLight (AD1000). By supporting different compute levels and cost tiers, WRD 3.0 enables global OEMs to deploy a full range of L2++ ADAS solutions, from high-performance to cost-efficient configurations.

At Auto China 2026, WeRide also signed a strategic partnership agreement with SiEngine Technology, a leading high-performance automotive-grade and industrial chipmaker. The partnership will focus on deep “chip + algorithm” integration, accelerating the large-scale deployment of L2++ ADAS solutions across different cost segments and driving broader adoption globally.

WeRide and SiEngine formalize their strategic partnership, witnessed by Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide, and Dr. Wang Kai, Founder and CEO of SiEngine Technology, as Liu Zhenya, Vice President of Technology at WeRide, and Devin Jiang, Vice President and Head of Product Planning at SiEngine Technology, sign the cooperation agreement

As the world’s first publicly listed universal autonomous driving technology company, WeRide has consistently placed algorithm generalization at the core of its technology strategy. From the outset, WeRide's autonomous driving stack was designed to be decoupled from specific computing power and chip platforms, supporting rapid migration across hardware architectures, reducing adaptation costs, and shortening deployment cycles for OEM partners.

Building on this, WRD 3.0 translates the algorithmic capabilities and safety standards proven in long-term, real-world L4 autonomous driving operations into an ADAS solution. Integrated with WeRide’s self-developed GENESIS universal simulation world model, WRD 3.0 delivers more stable decision-making in complex road environments, more human-like driving behavior, and greater system fault tolerance, achieving an optimal balance between safety and efficiency.

WRD 3.0 has now secured production design wins across nearly 30 vehicle models, including collaborations with leading OEMs such as GAC and Chery. On April 16, Aion N60, the first mass-production passenger vehicle jointly developed by WeRide and GAC Aion, officially launched pre-sales. This launch also marks WeRide's first mass-production deployment of its one-stage end-to-end technology on the Qualcomm Snapdragon® platform, enabling full-scenario ADAS across urban driving, highways, parking, and active and passive safety. Through highly optimized algorithms and system design, the solution achieves performance comparable to a 2,000 TOPS platform while operating on just 200 TOPS of computing power, setting a new benchmark for efficiency in production-ready ADAS.

For OEMs, this milestone signals that ADAS solutions are no longer constrained by a single chip platform or development approach. Instead, OEMs can deploy the same software architecture flexibly across multiple vehicle models and computing platforms, ensuring a consistent user experience while significantly reducing development complexity and cost, accelerating time to market.

The partnership with SiEngine further strengthens WeRide's adaptability within China’s automotive chip ecosystem while enhancing cost optimization. As a pioneer in high-performance automotive-grade chips in China, SiEngine has established a dual-track product strategy covering intelligent cockpit and intelligent driving applications. While its cockpit chip business continues to scale quickly, SiEngine's ADAS system-on-chip (SoC), SiEngine StarLight (AD 1000), entered mass production in 2025, delivering 512 TOPS of NPU performance on a single chip and up to 2,048 TOPS in multi-chip configurations – effectively balancing performance, energy efficiency, and cost.

“The large-scale adoption of L2++ ADAS depends on a unified software architecture and seamless collaboration across multiple chip platforms. At the core of WRD 3.0 is a one-stage end-to-end approach that supports stable deployment across diverse computing platforms, and has already been validated in mass-production vehicles such as the GAC Aion N60. Building on this foundation, our partnership with SiEngine Technology will further deepen the synergy between algorithms and compute, accelerating ADAS deployment across a broader range of vehicle models,” said Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide.

“SiEngine Technology is committed to providing global partners with automotive-grade SoCs that deliver high computing power, high bandwidth, robust safety, and strong cost competitiveness, supported by an open and scalable ecosystem. WeRide is a recognized leader in full-stack autonomous driving technology and commercial deployment, and our visions are closely aligned. Together, this partnership will help drive China’s intelligent driving ecosystem toward broader global adoption,” said Dr. Wang Kai, Founder and CEO of SiEngine Technology.

Looking ahead, WeRide plans to deepen collaboration with OEMs and industry partners across the value chain, accelerating the adoption of advanced intelligent driving solutions across all vehicle segments and enabling safe, reliable, and cost-effective mobility experiences globally.

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WeRide’s WRD 3.0 Makes History as the Only Four‑Time Champion at China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition

WUHU, China, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the Wuhu round of the Second China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition hosted by D1EV, a leading media platform in the electric and intelligent vehicle sector, the Chery Exeed Sterra ET – equipped with the one‑stage end‑to‑end ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) solution jointly developed by WeRide and Bosch – secured first place by over 10 points, with Horizon Robotics and XPeng taking second and third place.

With this victory, WeRide Driving (WeRide WRD 3.0) becomes the first and only solution in the competition’s history to achieve four consecutive wins, reinforcing its technological leadership in complex urban driving environments.

WeRide Driving (WRD 3.0) is the first and only solution to achieve four consecutive wins in the Second China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition

From its first win in Taizhou to a sustained undefeated run, WeRide WRD 3.0’s success reflects WeRide’s long‑term technological accumulation and proven engineering execution.

Rapid technological iteration sits at the core of WRD 3.0. Leveraging its proprietary GENESIS general‑purpose simulation world model together with large‑scale L4 fully driverless real‑world road data, WeRide can systematically reproduce rare and challenging long‑tail scenarios at scale. Through continuous training, validation, and optimization, this approach creates a high‑efficiency closed loop that connects real‑world driving and simulation. As a result, WRD 3.0 delivers strong scenario generalization and a self‑optimizing learning capability that continuously improves performance as mileage accumulates.

Refined through extensive real‑world validation, WRD 3.0 achieves holistic perception and planning in dense, highly complex traffic environments, while maintaining stable, efficient, and safe driving behavior in unpredictable scenarios, including urban roads, street markets, and mixed pedestrian‑vehicle roads.

WRD 3.0 goes beyond algorithmic capability to deliver a mass-production-ready engineering system. Designed around safety, stability, and consistency, WeRide has implemented deep engineering optimizations across computing platform adaptation, system architecture design, and system redundancy. Through robust software‑hardware decoupling, WRD 3.0 delivers consistent production‑level functionality and user experience across diverse configurations, including pure‑vision or multi‑sensor fusion, HD‑map‑based or map‑free solutions, and different onboard computing power tiers.

WRD 3.0 is now in mass production across multiple vehicle models, including the Chery Exeed Sterra ES and ET, as well as the GAC Aion N60. The all‑new Chery Exeed EX7, also equipped with WRD 3.0, officially launched on April 19.

Looking ahead, WeRide will continue to serve users in China through pre‑installation of WRD 3.0 and ongoing OTA upgrades, supporting brands including GAC Aion, GAC Trumpchi, Hyptec, and Chery Exeed. In parallel, WeRide will steadily expand internationally with brands such as Tiggo, Lepas, Omoda, and JAECOO, bringing its proven intelligent driving solutions to a broader global market.

https://www.weride.ai

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SOUEAST Sets Debut at Auto China 2026, Accelerating Global Market Expansion

BEIJING, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition ( Auto China 2026) kicks off, SOUEAST is set to make its debut, showcasing the 7-seater plug-in hybrid SUV——S08 DM, alongside a diverse models lineup. This debut marks a significant milestone in the brand’s ongoing global expansion.

Since its brand renewal in 2024, SOUEAST has remained committed to its “EASE YOUR LIFE” philosophy. Positioned as “The partner for Urban Mobility”, the brand addresses the diverse mobility needs of families—from daily commuting to weekend getaways—while steadily expanding its global presence.

As of March 2026, SOUEAST offers a robust lineup of hybrid and fuel-powered models, including the S06, S06 DM, S07, S08 DM, and S09. The brand is now present in 48 countries and regions, supported by over 300 sales outlets, and has built a strong reputation across the Middle East, Africa, and Central and South America. Notably, in Egypt, SOUEAST climbed to 4th place in the passenger vehicle segment and 6th overall market in just one year.

The S08 DM, a “7-Seat Urban Comfort SUV” and the centerpiece of SOUEAST, will be presented at the auto show. Powered by a dual-mode hybrid system, the vehicle is engineered for both city commuting and long-distance trips. Early this year, the model made a striking debut at Dubai Fashion Week (DFW), earning high praise from international media for its forward-looking aesthetics and design. It is currently available in markets including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where it has already garnered positive feedback from customers since its launch.

SOUEAST will co-exhibit with JETOUR for the first time at Auto China 2026. Under the theme of “Urban Mobility,” SOUEAST will showcase S08 DM, S09 models and several concept cars. Through innovative design and display, the brand aims to demonstrate its commitment to deepening its presence in the urban mobility market. Looking ahead, SOUEAST will continue to refine its product portfolio and channels, and steadily advance its globalization.

Company：Fujian Soueast Automobile Sales Co., Ltd

Contact Person: Weitong Liu

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Website: https://www.soueast-motor.com

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WeRide and Uber Launch Fully Driverless Robotaxi Fare-Charging Operations in Dubai, Accelerating Autonomous Mobility in the Middle East

Public operations began today across Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah districts
Riders in Dubai can now book a WeRide fully driverless Robotaxi through the Uber app
Endorsed by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, supporting the emirate's goal of 25% autonomous journeys by 2030

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER), today launched fully driverless Robotaxi fare-charging operations in Dubai, as part of the first batch of Level 4 Robotaxis to enter commercial service in the city. This marks a significant milestone in the companies' expanding AV partnership and strengthens their roles in supporting Dubai's driverless ambitions of 25% autonomous journeys by 2030.

WeRide's Robotaxi GXR fleet in Dubai

Public commercial operations began today without a vehicle operator on board along routes in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim, two of Dubai’s most popular coastal tourist districts, in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Riders can book and be matched with a WeRide Robotaxi through the ‘Autonomous’ option on the Uber app. Tawasul, a leading mobility and fleet operator in the UAE, will be the service operator for WeRide vehicles on the Uber platform, providing fleet management services.

The launch follows a successful supervised trial service that began in December 2025. The RTA subsequently granted WeRide a driverless vehicle trial permit in February 2026, allowing fully driverless Robotaxis to be deployed across multiple areas in Dubai, including:

Commercial and industrial districts: Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Investment Park Second, Jabal Ali Industrial First
Suburban areas: Nad Al Sheba, Wadi Al Safa, Warsan, Ras Al Khor
Maritime trade hub: Al Hamriya Port

These districts represent some of Dubai's busiest transport, logistics, and commercial activity zones. Under the RTA's guidance, WeRide will progressively extend service into these areas, bringing fully driverless mobility to more communities. This move reinforces the UAE’s smart mobility agenda and deepens WeRide’s long-term collaboration with the RTA, while supporting the company’s roadmap for tens of thousands of Robotaxis globally by 2030.

“WeRide is committed to long-term operations in Dubai and will continue expanding our local fleet. In challenging times, we stay focused on stability and service, ensuring our Robotaxis continue to deliver safe, dependable mobility for residents. This milestone reflects the combined strength of WeRide's advanced technology, our dedicated partners, and the regulatory confidence shown by RTA, as Dubai becomes one of the first cities worldwide to operate a fully driverless commercial Robotaxi service,” said Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide.

“Bringing fully driverless vehicles to Dubai is an important milestone in making autonomous mobility a global reality. This launch underscores our deep commitment to the UAE and our vision for a hybrid world—where drivers and AVs operate side-by-side to create a more resilient network. Especially during challenging times in the region, we are proud to be a partner to this city, ensuring that Uber is always there to help people move seamlessly and with confidence,” said Sarfraz Maredia, Global Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery at Uber.

Earlier this week, Uber disclosed through public filings that it beneficially owns approximately 5.82% of WeRide's Class A ordinary shares. As a global leading mobility platform, Uber's stake demonstrates strong confidence in WeRide's technological leadership, global commercialization capabilities, and long-term strategic synergy value.

In 2023, WeRide became the first company in the UAE to receive a national license covering all types of self-driving vehicles, permitting autonomous testing and operation on public roads across the country, subject to emirate-level approvals. In February 2026, WeRide and Uber committed to deploy at least 1,200 Robotaxis across the Middle East spanning Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh. Today, WeRide has over 200 Robotaxis in the Middle East. Since 2025, WeRide's Middle Eastern subsidiary has achieved operational profitability in its Robotaxi business.

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WeRide Enters Slovakia, Launching Nation's First Autonomous Driving Program with ELEVATE Slovakia

Slovakia becomes WeRide's fourth European market after France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
WeRide enters Slovakia via a landmark partnership with ELEVATE Slovakia, an initiative bringing together the Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic, City of Bratislava, Slovak Post, academic institutions, and private companies to deploy WeRide's multi-product autonomous vehicle (AV) portfolio.
Testing will start in capital Bratislava in the first half of 2026, before expanding to Košice and the High Tatras resort area, paving the way for fully driverless commercial operations.

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced its entry into Slovakia through a strategic partnership with ELEVATE Slovakia to deploy autonomous vehicles (AVs), launching the country’s first AV program. This national-level rollout represents Europe's first large-scale, multi-product autonomous driving commercial deployment. The move marks WeRide's fourth European market after France, Belgium, and Switzerland, expanding its global footprint to over 40 cities across 12 countries.

ELEVATE Slovakia is a national, multi-stakeholder initiative that brings together public sector partners such as the Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic; Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic; the City of Bratislava; Slovak Post; academia and private companies. It aims to establish a safe, regulatory-ready framework for autonomous mobility, with the long-term objective of enabling nationwide fully driverless commercial operations.

WeRide will deploy its multi-product portfolio in Slovakia – including the Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, and Robosweeper – to support autonomous passenger mobility with the Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic, parcel logistics automation with Slovak Post, and smart sanitation operations with municipal partners such as the City of Bratislava. The first WeRide AVs are expected to arrive in Slovakia in spring 2026, with testing scheduled to start in the first half of 2026 in Bratislava, followed by expansion to Košice and the High Tatras. All testing will be conducted under Ministry of Transport supervision to ensure compliance with Slovak and European regulations, paving the way for fully driverless commercial operations once all legislative and safety requirements have been met.

“I view the signing of this agreement as the beginning of a process that will allow Slovakia to responsibly and in a controlled manner test autonomous technologies in transport. It will enable us to verify technologies transparently, with the participation of the state and with an emphasis on the public interest,” said Minister of Transport Jozef Ráž.

“WeRide's global expansion is picking up speed as more governments and cities advance large-scale autonomous mobility. With plans for over 2,600 active Robotaxis by the end of 2026 and tens of thousands globally by 2030, Slovakia represents a strategic next step as we extend our global presence to 12 countries. By engaging early with governments, we aim to be their go-to partner and set the standards for safe, scalable AV commercialization,” said Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide.

Under the agreement with ELEVATE Slovakia, WeRide will serve as the autonomous driving technology provider, while Slovak technology company DiusAi will act as the technological and implementation partner responsible for system integration and local operational support.

“Cooperation with WeRide is our first step toward ensuring that Slovakia does not merely adopt these technologies from abroad, but is able to actively test them, professionally evaluate them, and gradually integrate them into its own environment. We are aware that the path toward autonomous transport requires time, extensive testing, open expert discussion, and gradual adjustments to the legislative framework. This is precisely why we consider the ELEVATE Slovakia initiative to be key,” said DiusAi CEO Patrik Tkáč.

“Testing autonomous technologies represents an interesting opportunity for companies as well as for the creation of new jobs in the field of AI and innovation. Moreover, this opportunity can provide us with real data and experience that can be used in urban transport planning,” said Bratislava’s Chief City Strategist Ján Mazúr.

About WeRide

https://www.weride.ai

About ELEVATE Slovakia

The ELEVATE Slovakia initiative serves as a long-term coordinating platform for the development of autonomous mobility in Slovakia. It brings together public institutions, academia, and the private sector with the goal of creating a safe, innovative, and regulatorily sustainable environment for the research, testing, and deployment of autonomous technologies.

https://elevateslovakia.com

About DiusAI

DiusAi is a Slovak technology company focused on the research, development, and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence solutions. At DiusAi, the team believes that technology should learn from people, not control them, and therefore creates AI that understands users, their needs, and their way of thinking. The company’s flagship product currently under development is Jarvis—a personal AI assistant that listens, understands, and learns from the user, with a strong emphasis on privacy, personalization, and secure adaptation to individual needs.

https://dius.ai/sk

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WeRide and Geely Farizon to Deliver 2,000 Purpose-Built Robotaxi GXRs by 2026, Advancing Large-Scale Global Commercialization

GUANGZHOU, China, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today signed an expanded strategic cooperation agreement with Geely’s Zhejiang Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (Geely Farizon). The two companies announced plans to deliver 2,000 upgraded, purpose-built, mass-produced Robotaxi GXRs by 2026, advancing WeRide's progress toward large-scale global Robotaxi commercialization.

As part of the signing ceremony, the companies also showcased the upgraded Robotaxi GXR. The new model is scheduled to officially roll off the production line in the third quarter of 2026. As of January 2026, WeRide's global Robotaxi fleet had 1,023 vehicles. With the addition of 2,000 new Robotaxi GXRs, WeRide expects its global operating Robotaxi fleet to surpass 2,600 Robotaxis this year, marking steady progress toward its vision of tens of thousands of vehicles by 2030.

Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide (left), and Mike Fan, CEO of Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (right), at the 2,000-unit Robotaxi GXR delivery ceremony

Equipped with WeRide’s latest GEN8 autonomous driving system, the new Robotaxi GXR delivers a substantial upgrade over the previous generation. GEN8, built around WeRide’s self-developed Sensor Suite 8.0 (SS8.0), enhances vehicle safety, consistency, and long-term operational reliability. Its thousand-line LiDAR increases point-cloud resolution by 17 times and extends detection range to 600 meters – two to three times that of mainstream industry solutions.

This ultra-long-range capability provides over 70% more reaction time for safer decision-making in high-speed scenarios, enabling the Robotaxi GXR to recognize road conditions earlier and more accurately detect small obstacles and fast-moving hazards. GEN8 also maintains stable perception in heavy rain or dense fog, ensuring safe, all-weather autonomous driving performance.

Leveraging Farizon’s advanced AI-enabled drive-by-wire chassis, along with its mature supply chain and production management system, the Robotaxi GXR delivers major gains in manufacturing efficiency, reducing vehicle assembly time from one hour to under 10 minutes. Total vehicle cost is expected to decrease by another 15%, driven by WeRide’s continued cost-innovation efforts.

“This deepened strategic collaboration between WeRide and Geely Farizon marks our shift from a product-level partnership to an integrated ecosystem, and is a significant milestone in WeRide’s global Robotaxi deployment. By combining technological leadership with high-efficiency mass production, we will accelerate commercial rollout of the Robotaxi GXR across key markets, including China, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe – delivering safer, more reliable, and more accessible autonomous mobility worldwide,” said Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide.

“Our partnership with WeRide is not only a precise integration of technology and resources, but also a clear example of Farizon’s strategic transformation from manufacturing to providing comprehensive ‘intelligent manufacturing + services’ solutions. Moving forward, leveraging Farizon’s leading R&D capabilities, standardized intelligent manufacturing, and smart assembly capacity, we will establish a highly reliable and adaptable intelligent manufacturing foundation for the mass production and delivery of the purpose-built GXR model, providing strong support for the large-scale deployment of L4 autonomous driving technology,” said Mike Fan, CEO of Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group.

This strategic upgrade builds on a proven Robotaxi business model. In October 2024, WeRide launched the mass-produced Robotaxi GXR developed on Farizon’s SuperVAN platform. Four months later, it began fully driverless commercial operations in Beijing, followed by Guangzhou in August 2025. Today, the GXR operates fully driverless Robotaxi commercial services in Guangzhou, Beijing, and Abu Dhabi, and offers public passenger services in Dubai and Riyadh, with fully driverless operations set to launch in Dubai later this month. In Singapore, the GXR is completing trial operations ahead of public launch on April 1, 2026. With this expanding global footprint, WeRide’s Robotaxi business is now moving toward wider commercial deployment across multiple markets.

About WeRide

WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 40 cities across 11 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in eight markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.

About Farizon

Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group is the commercial vehicle sector of Geely Holding Group. With the support of Geely Holding Group's Central Research Institute, Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group has founded China's largest new energy commercial vehicle research institute. It is responsible for the R&D of a new generation of green and intelligent commercial vehicle products based on passenger vehicle technology. It has formed two core technology routes of “Methanol + Electric”. Farizon has become China’s first commercial vehicle brand to offer a full range of new energy product. Farizon is committed to becoming a comprehensive intelligent and green transportation technology service provider.

Farizon has won the annual champion of the new energy commercial vehicle industry for four consecutive years. Farizon launched its “30111” Strategy, committing to achieve 1 million annual sales by 2030 and becoming a global new energy commercial vehicle group that ranks first in domestic commercial vehicle sales and first in global new energy commercial vehicle sales.

For more information regarding Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group please refer to the official website at https://global.geelycv.com/

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Drei besondere Auszeichnungen bei der Guide MICHELIN Restaurant Celebration Saudi-Arabien 2026 bekannt gegeben

Insgesamt umfasst der Guide MICHELIN Saudi-Arabien 2026 51 Restaurants.
Elf Häuser wurden mit dem Bib Gourmand ausgezeichnet, 40 weitere sind im diesjährigen Guide vertreten.
Im Rahmen der Veranstaltung wurden zudem drei besondere Auszeichnungen bekannt gegeben.

RIAD, Saudi-Arabien, Feb. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Der Guide MICHELIN Saudi-Arabien 2026 präsentiert die erste Guide MICHELIN Restaurant Celebration und nimmt die lebendige kulinarische Landschaft des Landes in den Fokus. Die diesjährige Auswahl umfasst 51 Restaurants und spiegelt die kulinarische Vielfalt und Raffinesse der saudischen Gastronomie wider. Besonders bemerkenswert ist, dass elf Restaurants den „Bib-Gourmand-Award“ erhielten. Sie servieren hervorragende Speisen zu einem sehr guten Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. 40 weitere Häuser wurden in der Kategorie „Ausgewählte Restaurants“ ausgezeichnet.

Zum ersten Mal in der Geschichte des Guide MICHELIN wurde die Veröffentlichung in drei thematischen Etappen auf einer eigens eingerichteten Website präsentiert. Jedes Thema hat die Essenz der Auswahl für 2026 auf wunderbare Weise eingefangen: Im Mittelpunkt standen die saudische Gastfreundschaft, die Frauen und die Brotsorten. Die kulinarische und kulturelle Vielfalt des Landes wurde auf eine neue, fesselnde Weise beleuchtet.

Im Anschluss an die letzte Bekanntgabe am 15. Dezember fand in Zusammenarbeit mit der Culinary Arts Commission als Höhepunkt der Veranstaltung die Vergabe der Restaurantplaketten statt. Jedem Restaurant wurde persönlich die offizielle MICHELIN-Plakette überreicht: ein Symbol der Exzellenz, das die Häuser stolz am Eingang ihres Lokals präsentieren können. Diese feierliche Übergabe honorierte nicht nur die Restaurantteams, sondern markierte auch den Höhepunkt der monatelangen Erwartungshaltung: Ein Symbol für Köche und Besitzer, um ihren Erfolg gemeinsam mit ihren Gästen und ihrer Gemeinschaft lebendig werden zu lassen.

Bei der Vergabe der MICHELIN-Auszeichnungen an Restaurants werden fünf allgemeine Kriterien berücksichtigt: die Qualität der Zutaten, die Harmonie der Aromen, das technische Handwerk, die Persönlichkeit des Küchenchefs, die sich in seinen Gerichten widerspiegelt, und, was ebenso wichtig ist, die Beständigkeit sowohl über die gesamte Speisekarte hinweg als auch über die Zeit.

Besondere Auszeichnungen

Neben den Auszeichnungen für Restaurants würdigt der Guide MICHELIN mit seinen Sonderauszeichnungen die vielfältigen Leistungen im Gastgewerbe und ehrt die talentiertesten und motiviertesten Persönlichkeiten der Branche.

Der Young Chef Award geht an Elia Kaady, Chefkoch im Maiz in Riad, dessen kulinarische Reise in Beirut begann. Dort verfeinerte er seine Kochkünste in mehreren Restaurants, bevor er nach Riad zog, um sein Handwerk weiterzuentwickeln. Sein Bruder, der ebenfalls Koch ist, hat ihn zu diesem Weg inspiriert – eine Motivation, die seinen Aufstieg zu einem der vielversprechendsten jungen Talente der Region begünstigt hat.

Das Restaurant Il Baretto in Riad wurde mit dem Exceptional Mocktail Award ausgezeichnet, ein Zeugnis für das kreative und raffinierte Konzept von Bar Manager Santiago Latorre. Laut den Inspektoren des Guide MICHELIN bietet die Cocktailkarte eine durchdachte Mischung aus gehobenen Klassikern und originellen Mocktails, die alle mit unverkennbar italienischem Herzblut kreiert wurden. Mit alkoholfreien Spirituosen, hausgemachten Limonaden und sorgfältig zubereiteten Dekokten kreiert die Bar Drinks, die sowohl charaktervoll als auch elegant sind und die Küche des Restaurants mit jedem Schluck aufwerten.

Das Yaza in Dschidda erhält den Service Award für ein rundum außergewöhnliches Erlebnis. Die Gäste werden herzlich mit arabischem Kaffee und Datteln empfangen, zu ihren Tischen geführt und von einem sachkundigen und engagierten Team betreut. Das Personal empfiehlt und erklärt Gerichte und Getränke mit spürbarer Hingabe und schafft so ein unvergessliches und authentisches Esserlebnis. Dieses herausragende Maß an Gastfreundschaft spiegelt die Vision und Führung von Küchenchef und Eigentümer Hakim Bagabas wider.

Erstklassiger Mocktail-Empfang

Nach der Premiere in Riad fand ein exklusiver Mocktail-Empfang statt, bei dem die Leistungen der Einrichtungen gewürdigt wurden.

Dieses dynamische kulinarische Schaufenster brachte sechs Gastköche zusammen, darunter drei internationale Talente und drei aus der Auswahl des Guide MICHELIN Saudi-Arabien 2026. Sie präsentierten ihre innovativen gastronomischen Kreationen während des Premium-Mocktail-Empfangs.

Le Gabriel – La Réserve Paris, drei MICHELIN-Sterne, Guide MICHELIN Frankreich 2025
Muse by Tom Aikens, ein MICHELIN-Stern, Guide MICHELIN Großbritannien und Irland 2025
Nusara, ein MICHELIN-Stern, Guide MICHELIN Thailand 2026
The Lucky Llama, MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, Guide MICHELIN Saudi-Arabien 2026
KAYZŌ, MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, Guide MICHELIN Saudi-Arabien 2026
Fi Glbak, MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, Guide MICHELIN Saudi-Arabien 2026

Die Auswahl auf einen Blick

Stadt	Restaurant	Auszeichnung
Riad	Em Sherif Café	Bib Gourmand
Riad	Fi Glbak	Bib Gourmand
Riad	KAYZŌ	Bib Gourmand
Riad	Mirzam	Bib Gourmand
Riad	Najd Village	Bib Gourmand
Riad	Sasani	Bib Gourmand
Riad	Tameesa	Bib Gourmand
Dschidda	Samia's Dish	Bib Gourmand
Dschidda	The Lucky Llama	Bib Gourmand
AlUla	Joontos	Bib Gourmand
AlUla	Tofareya	Bib Gourmand
Riad	Aseeb	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Benoit	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Café Boulud	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Hōchō	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Hong	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Il Barretto	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Julien by Daniel Boulud	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Long Chim	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Lusin	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Maiz	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	MLLE	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Namu	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	OVUN Bistro	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Robata	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Ruhi	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Rüya	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Takya	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Taleed by Michael Mina	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Tanjiah	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Thara	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	The Globe	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	The Rubi Room at Hōchō	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Tofareya	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Villa Mamas	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Yawmiyat By Dalal	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Riad	Yokari	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Dschidda	Fish Market	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Dschidda	Karamna	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Dschidda	Kuuru	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Dschidda	Maritime	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Dschidda	Meez	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Dschidda	Myazū	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Dschidda	Niyyali	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Dschidda	Rasoi By Vineet	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Dschidda	Tamees House	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Dschidda	Toki	Ausgewählte Restaurants
Dschidda	Yaza	Ausgewählte Restaurants
AlUla	Harrat	Ausgewählte Restaurants
AlUla	Somewhere	Ausgewählte Restaurants
AlUla	Tama	Ausgewählte Restaurants

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Über Michelin:

Michelin entwickelt sich zu einem weltweit führenden Hersteller von innovativen Verbundwerkstoffen und Erfahrungen. Mit mehr als 130 Jahren Erfahrung in der Entwicklung innovativer Werkstoffe ist Michelin in der einzigartigen Lage, entscheidende Beiträge zum menschlichen Fortschritt und zu einer nachhaltigeren Welt zu leisten. Aufgrund seines umfassenden Know-hows im Bereich Polymerverbundwerkstoffe entwickelt Michelin kontinuierlich Innovationen, um hochwertige Reifen und Komponenten für kritische Anwendungen in anspruchsvollen Bereichen wie Mobilität, Bauwesen, Luftfahrt, kohlenstoffarme Energien und Gesundheitswesen herzustellen. Die Sorgfalt, mit der die Produkte hergestellt werden, und die umfassende Kenntnis der Kunden inspirieren Michelin dazu, erstklassige Erlebnisse zu bieten. Dies reicht von der Bereitstellung daten- und KI-basierter vernetzter Lösungen für professionelle Fuhrparks bis hin zu Empfehlungen für herausragende Restaurants und Hotels, die vom Guide MICHELIN ausgewählt wurden. Michelin hat seinen Hauptsitz in Clermont-Ferrand, Frankreich, ist in 175 Ländern vertreten und beschäftigt 129.800 Mitarbeiter. (www.michelin.com).

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3 prix spéciaux au cœur de la cérémonie de sélection du Guide MICHELIN Arabie saoudite 2026

L’édition 2026 du célèbre guide gastronomique met à l’honneur 51 établissements saoudiens.
11 adresses ont décroché le label Bib Gourmand et la sélection 2026 référence 40 autres tables.
Au cours de la cérémonie, 3 chefs ont décroché un prix spécial.

RIYAD, Arabie saoudite, 15 févr. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Le Guide MICHELIN Arabie saoudite 2026 a fièrement organisé la toute première cérémonie locale de sa sélection restaurants et fait rayonner la remarquablement dynamique scène culinaire du pays. Récompensant 51 tables, la sélection de cette année met en lumière la sophistication et la diversité qui caractérisent de plus en plus la gastronomie saoudienne. 11 établissements ont ainsi décroché le label Bib Gourmand, qui vient récompenser une cuisine de qualité à prix modéré et 40 autres adresses rejoignent la liste des restaurants recommandés par le Guide MICHELIN.

La soirée a pris la forme d’un véritable événement exceptionnel. En effet, pour la première fois dans l’histoire du Guide MICHELIN, le nom des restaurants récompensés a été dévoilé en trois étapes sur un site Internet créé à cet effet. Chaque étape s’articulait autour d’un thème différent, à savoir l’hospitalité saoudienne, les femmes du pays et le pain local, et chacun d’entre eux a su capturer avec élégance et fraîcheur l’esprit de la sélection 2026, mais aussi l’essence de la culture et de la gastronomie nationale.

Lors de la publication finale des résultats le 15 décembre dernier, la remise des célèbres plaques a constitué un temps fort de l’événement, organisé en partenariat avec la Culinary Arts Commission (commission des arts culinaires). Chaque établissement a personnellement reçu sa plaque officielle signée MICHELIN, ce symbole d’excellence lui permettant d’afficher fièrement sa qualité dès la porte d’entrée. Loin de se limiter à récompenser le travail des équipes de l’ombre, cette remise solennelle a permis de refermer une page de plusieurs mois d’attente en délivrant aux chefs et gérants une preuve concrète de succès à partager avec leurs clients et leurs concitoyens.

Les distinctions MICHELIN sont décernées selon cinq critères universels, à savoir la qualité des produits, l’harmonie des saveurs, la maîtrise de la technique, la personnalité du chef exprimée à travers sa cuisine et, de façon tout aussi importante, la cohérence d’ensemble de la carte et au fil des saisons.

Prix spéciaux

Outre sa sélection restaurants, le Guide MICHELIN décerne des prix spéciaux qui permettent de mettre en lumière la richesse des talents des professionnels de l’hôtellerie et de la restauration et de récompenser les plus inspirés et les plus engagés.

Le Prix MICHELIN du Jeune Chef revient à Elia Kaady, qui exerce au Maiz, et dont le parcours culinaire a débuté à Beyrouth. Il y a aiguisé son savoir-faire au sein de plusieurs établissements avant de rejoindre Riyad et parfaire son expertise. Selon lui, son frère, également chef, a été une véritable figure d’inspiration dans son cheminement professionnel qui le hisse désormais au rang des jeunes chefs les plus prometteurs de la région.

Toujours à Riyad, Il Baretto décroche le Prix MICHELIN du Mocktail Exceptionnel qui vient récompenser la créativité et le raffinement dont témoigne le gérant de son bar, Santiago Latorre. Caractérisée par une forte influence italienne, sa carte de cocktails qui propose à la fois des mélanges classiques revisités et des créations signatures originales a conquis les inspectrices et les inspecteurs du Guide MICHELIN. L’équipe du bar s’appuie sur des spiritueux sans alcool, des cordials produits maison et des décoctions préparées avec le plus grand soin pour inventer des boissons élégantes et pleines de caractère, qui viennent sublimer la cuisine du chef à chaque gorgée.

À Djeddah, le restaurant Yaza reçoit le Prix MICHELIN du Service, qui vient récompenser une expérience exceptionnelle tout au long du repas. À leur arrivée, les convives sont invités à déguster un café arabe et des dattes. Ils sont ensuite conduits à leur table et pris en main par une équipe experte et passionnée, qui leur présente et leur conseille en détail les plats et les boissons, proposant ainsi une expérience gastronomique inoubliable, pensée avec soin. Cette perfection de la notion d’accueil est à l’image de la vision et du leadership du chef Hakim Bagabas, également propriétaire des murs.

Réception VIP autour du mocktail

La célébration a débuté à Riyad avant de se poursuivre par une réception exclusive dédiée aux mocktails venant mettre à l’honneur les établissements récompensés.

Cette vitrine culinaire pleine de vie a réuni six chefs invités, à savoir trois de réputation internationale et trois issus de la sélection du Guide MICHELIN Arabie Saoudite 2026. Ensemble, ils ont présenté leurs créations gastronomiques d’innovation lors de cette réception VIP.

Le Gabriel, une création de La Réserve Paris, trois fois étoilé dans l’édition 2025 du Guide MICHELIN France
Muse, une création signée Tom Aikens, titulaire d’une étoile dans l’édition 2025 du Guide MICHELIN Grande-Bretagne & Irlande
Nusara, une fois étoilé dans l’édition 2026 du Guide MICHELIN Thaïlande
The Lucky Llama, lauréat du Bib Gourmand dans l’édition 2026 du Guide MICHELIN Arabie Saoudite
KAYZŌ, lauréat du Bib Gourmand dans l’édition 2026 du Guide MICHELIN Arabie Saoudite
Fi Glbak, lauréat du Bib Gourmand dans l’édition 2026 du Guide MICHELIN Arabie Saoudite

Gros plan sur la sélection

Ville	Restaurant	Prix
Riyad	Em Sherif Café	Bib Gourmand
Riyad	Fi Glbak	Bib Gourmand
Riyad	KAYZŌ	Bib Gourmand
Riyad	Mirzam	Bib Gourmand
Riyad	Najd Village	Bib Gourmand
Riyad	Sasani	Bib Gourmand
Riyad	Tameesa	Bib Gourmand
Djeddah	Samia’s Dish	Bib Gourmand
Djeddah	The Lucky Llama	Bib Gourmand
Al-’Ula	Joontos	Bib Gourmand
Al-’Ula	Tofareya	Bib Gourmand
Riyad	Aseeb	Sélection
Riyad	Benoit	Sélection
Riyad	Café Boulud	Sélection
Riyad	Hōchō	Sélection
Riyad	Hong	Sélection
Riyad	Il Barretto	Sélection
Riyad	Julien by Daniel Boulud	Sélection
Riyad	Long Chim	Sélection
Riyad	Lusin	Sélection
Riyad	Maiz	Sélection
Riyad	MLLE	Sélection
Riyad	Namu	Sélection
Riyad	OVUN Bistro	Sélection
Riyad	Robata	Sélection
Riyad	Ruhi	Sélection
Riyad	Rüya	Sélection
Riyad	Takya	Sélection
Riyad	Taleed by Michael Mina	Sélection
Riyad	Tanjiah	Sélection
Riyad	Thara	Sélection
Riyad	The Globe	Sélection
Riyad	The Rubi Room at Hōchō	Sélection
Riyad	Tofareya	Sélection
Riyad	Villa Mamas	Sélection
Riyad	Yawmiyat By Dalal	Sélection
Riyad	Yokari	Sélection
Djeddah	Fish Market	Sélection
Djeddah	Karamna	Sélection
Djeddah	Kuuru	Sélection
Djeddah	Maritime	Sélection
Djeddah	Meez	Sélection
Djeddah	Myazū	Sélection
Djeddah	Niyyali	Sélection
Djeddah	Rasoi By Vineet	Sélection
Djeddah	Tamees House	Sélection
Djeddah	Toki	Sélection
Djeddah	Yaza	Sélection
Al-’Ula	Harrat	Sélection
Al-’Ula	Somewhere	Sélection
Al-’Ula	Tama	Sélection

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À propos de Michelin :

Michelin développe une entreprise leader dans la fabrication de matériaux composites et d’expériences qui transforment notre quotidien. Pionnier de l’ingénierie des matériaux depuis plus de 130 ans, Michelin s’appuie sur une expertise unique pour contribuer de manière décisive au progrès humain et à un monde plus durable. Fort de son savoir-faire en matière de composites polymères, Michelin innove en permanence pour fabriquer des pneus et des composants de qualité destinés à des applications cruciales dans des domaines aussi variés que la mobilité, la construction, l’aéronautique, les énergies à faible émission de carbone et la santé. L’attention que porte Michelin à ses produits et sa profonde connaissance de ses clients incitent le groupe à proposer les meilleures expériences. Celles-ci concernent aussi bien la fourniture de solutions connectées basées sur les données et l’IA dédiées aux flottes professionnelles que la recommandation de restaurants et d’hôtels d’exception sélectionnés par le Guide MICHELIN. Domiciliée à Clermont-Ferrand, en France, l’entreprise Michelin est présente dans 175 pays et emploie 129 800 personnes. (www.michelin.com).

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