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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

Email: [email protected]

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.

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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Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about WeRide’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in WeRide’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release. WeRide does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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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

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 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

Media Contacts

WeRide:

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Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic:

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DiusAI:

Email: [email protected]

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Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about WeRide’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in WeRide’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release. WeRide does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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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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This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about WeRide’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in WeRide’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release. WeRide does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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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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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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3 Prêmios Especiais Anunciados na Celebração do Guia de Restaurantes MICHELIN na Arábia Saudita 2026

  • 51 restaurantes fazem parte do Guia MICHELIN Arábia Saudita 2026.
  • 11 estabelecimentos ganharam a distinção Bib Gourmand, enquanto outros 40 estão incluídos no Guia deste ano.
  • Durante a celebração, foram anunciados 3 Prêmios Especiais.

RIADE, Arábia Saudita, Feb. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — O Guia MICHELIN Arábia Saudita 2026 sedia com orgulho a primeira Celebração do Guia de Restaurantes MICHELIN, celebrando o cenário culinário maravilhosamente dinâmico do país. A seleção deste ano mostra a crescente sofisticação e diversidade do cenário gastronômico saudita, com a entrada de 51 restaurantes para o Guia. Um total impressionante de 11 restaurantes foram premiados com a distinção Bib Gourmand por oferecer uma culinária excepcional por um ótimo valor, ao lado de 40 estabelecimentos reconhecidos na categoria Selecionado.

A noite marcou um momento verdadeiramente excepcional, pois, pela primeira vez na história do Guia MICHELIN, o evento ocorreu em etapas em um site dedicado, apresentado em três fases de narrativa. Cada tema capturou lindamente a essência da seleção de 2026, destacando a hospitalidade, as mulheres e os pães da Arábia Saudita, e iluminando a culinária e a cultura do país de uma maneira nova e atraente.

Com a etapa final de anúncios lançada em 15 de dezembro, a entrega da placa do restaurante seguiu como um momento principal para a celebração, realizada em parceria com a Comissão de Artes Culinárias. Cada restaurante recebeu pessoalmente sua placa MICHELIN oficial, um símbolo de excelência que pode exibir com orgulho sua merecida distinção na entrada do estabelecimento. Além de homenagear as equipes por trás dos restaurantes, a cerimônia também marcou o final de meses de antecipação, dando aos chefs e proprietários um emblema tangível da sua conquista para ser compartilhada com seus convidados e comunidades.

As premiações da MICHELIN são concedidas aos restaurantes com base em cinco critérios universais: qualidade dos ingredientes; harmonia dos sabores; domínio das técnicas; personalidade do chef expressa na sua culinária; e, igualmente importante, a consistência em todo o menu e ao longo do tempo.

Prêmios Especiais

Além dos restaurantes distintos, o Guia MICHELIN destaca as amplas contribuições encontradas na hospitalidade, homenageando os indivíduos mais talentosos e motivados do setor, com os Prêmios Especiais.

O Prêmio Jovem Chef foi concedido ao Chef Elia Kaady do Maiz de Riade, cuja jornada culinária teve início em Beirute, onde ele refinou suas habilidades em vários restaurantes antes de se mudar para Riade para desenvolver ainda mais sua arte. Ele credita seu irmão, também um chef, por inspirá-lo a seguir esse caminho, uma motivação que ajudou a moldar sua ascensão como um dos jovens talentos promissores da região.

Il Baretto em Riade recebeu o Mocktail Excepcional, um testemunho da criatividade e requinte liderados pelo Gerente do Bar Santiago Latorre. Os Inspetores do Guia MICHELIN disseram que a lista de coquetéis oferece uma mistura cuidadosa de clássicos elevados e mocktails originais, todos criados com uma inconfundível alma italiana. Usando bebidas não alcoólicas, licores da casa e decocções cuidadosamente preparadas, o bar cria bebidas que são características e elegantes, realçando e elevando a cozinha do restaurante a cada gole.

Yaza de Jeddah recebeu o Prêmio de Serviço por oferecer uma experiência excepcional do início ao fim. . Os clientes são calorosamente recebidos com café e tâmaras árabes, levados até à mesa e atendidos por uma equipe experiente e dedicada. A equipe se esforça para recomendar e explicar pratos e bebidas, criando uma experiência gastronômica memorável e genuinamente atenciosa. Este excelente nível de hospitalidade reflete a visão e a liderança do Chef/Proprietário Hakim Bagabas.

Recepção com Mocktail Premium

A comemoração estreou em Riad e foi seguida por uma recepção exclusiva de mocktail em homenagem às conquistas dos estabelecimentos.

Esta vitrine culinária dinâmica reuniu seis chefs convidados, incluindo três talentos internacionais e três da seleção do Guia MICHELIN Arábia Saudita 2026. Eles apresentaram suas criações gastronômicas inovadoras durante a recepção de mocktail premium.

  • Le Gabriel – La Réserve Paris, MICHELIN Três Estrelas, Guia MICHELIN França 2025
  • Muse by Tom Aikens, MICHELIN Uma Estrela, Guia MICHELIN Grã-Bretanha e Irlanda 2025
  • Nusara, MICHELIN Uma Estrela, Guia MICHELIN Tailândia 2026
  • The Lucky Llama, MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, Guia MICHELIN Arábia Saudita 2026
  • KAYZŌ, MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, Guia MICHELIN Arábia Saudita 2026
  • Fi Glbak, MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, Guia MICHELIN Arábia Saudita 2026

Resumo da Seleção

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

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Sobre a Michelin:

Michelin está construindo uma fabricante líder mundial de compostos e experiências que mudam a vida. Pioneira em materiais de engenharia há mais de 130 anos, a Michelin está singularmente posicionada para fazer contribuições decisivas para o progresso humano e para um mundo mais sustentável. Com base no seu profundo know-how em compósitos poliméricos, a Michelin está constantemente inovando na fabricação de pneus e componentes de alta qualidade para aplicações críticas em campos exigentes como mobilidade, construção, aeronáutica, energia de baixo carbono e saúde. O cuidado colocado nos seus produtos e o profundo conhecimento do cliente inspiram a Michelin a oferecer as melhores experiências. Isso abrange desde o fornecimento de soluções conectadas baseadas em dados e IA para frotas profissionais até a recomendação de excelentes restaurantes e hotéis com curadoria do Guia MICHELIN. Com sede em Clermont-Ferrand, França, a Michelin está presente em 175 países e emprega 129.800 pessoas. (www.michelin.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 Special Awards Announced at the MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Celebration Saudi Arabia 2026

  • A total of 51 restaurants feature in the MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026.
  • 11 establishments have earned the Bib Gourmand distinction, while 40 others are included in this year’s Guide.
  • During the celebration, 3 Special Awards were announced.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026 proudly hosts the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Celebration, celebrating the country’s wonderfully dynamic culinary landscape. This year’s selection showcases the growing sophistication and diversity of the Saudi dining scene, with 51 restaurants joining the Guide. Impressively, 11 of which have been awarded the Bib Gourmand distinction for delivering exceptional cuisine at great value, alongside 40 establishments recognized in the Selected category.

This evening marked a truly exceptional moment, as for the first time in MICHELIN Guide history the reveal unfolded in stages through a dedicated website, presented across three storytelling phases. Each theme beautifully captured the essence of the 2026 selection, spotlighting hospitality, women, and breads in Saudi Arabia, and illuminating the country’s cuisine and culture in a fresh, compelling way.

With the final wave of announcements released on December 15, the restaurant plaque distribution followed as a key moment in the celebration, delivered in partnership with the Culinary Arts Commission. Each restaurant was personally presented with its official MICHELIN plaque, a symbol of excellence allowing them to proudly display their earned distinction at their establishment’s entrance. This ceremonial handover not only honored the teams behind the restaurants but also marked the finale of months of anticipation, giving chefs and owners a tangible emblem of their achievement to share with their guests and communities.

MICHELIN distinctions are given to restaurants taking into account five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients; the harmony of flavors; the mastery of techniques; the personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine; and, just as importantly, consistency both across the entire menu and over time.

Special Awards

In addition to the restaurant distinctions, The MICHELIN Guide shines a spotlight on the wide-ranging contributions found across hospitality, honoring the industry’s most gifted and motivated individuals, through its Special Awards.

The Young Chef Award is presented to Riyadh’s Maiz, Chef Elia Kaady whose culinary journey began in Beirut, where he refined his skills across several restaurants before moving to Riyadh to further develop his craft. He credits his brother, also a chef, for inspiring him to pursue this path, a motivation that has helped shape his rise as one of the region’s promising young talents.

Il Baretto in Riyadh is recognized with the Exceptional Mocktail Award, a testament to the creativity and refinement led by Bar Manager Santiago Latorre. MICHELIN Guide Inspectors said the cocktail list offers a thoughtful mix of elevated classics and original signature mocktails, each crafted with an unmistakable Italian heart. Using non-alcoholic spirits, house-made cordials, and carefully prepared decoctions, the bar creates drinks that are both characterful and elegant, enhancing and elevating the restaurant’s cuisine with every sip.

Jeddah’s Yaza receives the Service Award for delivering an exceptional experience from start to finish. . Guests are warmly welcomed with Arabic coffee and dates, guided to their tables, and cared for by a knowledgeable and passionate team. The staff go out of their way to recommend and explain dishes and drinks, creating a memorable and genuinely thoughtful dining experience. This outstanding level of hospitality reflects the vision and leadership of Chef/Owner Hakim Bagabas.

Premium Mocktail Reception

The celebration debuted in Riyadh and was followed by an exclusive mocktail reception honoring the establishments’ achievements.

This dynamic culinary showcase brought together six guest chefs, including three international talents and three from the MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026 selection. They showcased their innovative gastronomic creations during the premium mocktail reception. 

  • Le Gabriel – La Réserve Paris, Three MICHELIN Stars, MICHELIN Guide France 2025 
  • Muse by Tom Aikens, One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025
  • Nusara, One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026 
  • The Lucky Llama, MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026
  • KAYZŌ, MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026
  • Fi Glbak, MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026

Selection at a Glance

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


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About Michelin:

Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies, and healthcare. The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 175 countries and employs 129,800 people. (www.michelin.com).

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WeRide and Uber Begin First Commercial Robotaxi Service in Downtown Abu Dhabi

  • Robotaxi public operations have commenced with routes between Corniche Road and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, as well as in Khalifa City, Masdar City, and Rabdan
  • Expanded service endorsed by Integrated Transport Centre (ITC)

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER), have launched the first commercial Robotaxi service in downtown Abu Dhabi – marking the Emirate's first autonomous vehicle (AV) deployment in its city center. With this latest downtown expansion, the WeRide-Uber service now reaches approximately 70% of Abu Dhabi's core areas, with the fleet quadrupling in size since starting operations in December 2024.

The newly expanded service operates across Khalifa City, Masdar City, Rabdan, and routes between Corniche Road and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, in partnership with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). Within the coverage area are major landmarks such as Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and popular hotels along Corniche Road, including Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences; InterContinental Abu Dhabi by IHG; Edition Hotel, Abu Dhabi; Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi; and Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche.

WeRide's Robotaxi GXR at Grand Mosque, downtown Abu Dhabi

Starting today, riders using the Uber platform and travelling to or from the new areas may be matched with a WeRide Robotaxi GXR through UberX or Uber Comfort, and can also choose to book directly via the dedicated “Autonomous” option on the app. Public commercial operations are now underway with a vehicle specialist on-board, as part of a phased approach towards fully driverless operations. Tawasul Transport, a leading UAE national transport company, is the main fleet operator for WeRide vehicles on the Uber platform, providing fleet management services.

This expansion enhances urban connectivity, improves transport accessibility, and supports the UAE’s broader smart mobility vision. Previously, the service covered about half of Abu Dhabi’s core areas, including Al Reem, Al Maryah, Yas, and Saadiyat, as well as highway routes to and from Zayed International Airport. WeRide now has over 200 Robotaxis in the Middle East.

WeRide's Robotaxi GXR on Corniche Road, downtown Abu Dhabi

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was named the top attraction in the Middle East in 2025, and a popular tourist destination on the Uber app. The expanded WeRide-Uber Robotaxi service supports Abu Dhabi’s growth as a tourism hub, with hotels across the Emirate receiving 4.8 million guests as of 2024 – a 27% year-on-year increase in international visitors. By connecting this high-demand hotel and tourism corridor with other parts of Abu Dhabi, the service highlights ITC’s confidence in the partners' ability to operate safely in complex urban environments.

This development highlights WeRide and Uber's rapid progress in the UAE, as they work to scale their Middle East operations to thousands of Robotaxis over the coming years. In February 2026, both companies committed to deploy at least 1,200 Robotaxis across the Middle East as soon as 2027, spanning Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh.

In November 2025, WeRide and Uber launched the Middle East's first Level 4 fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations in Abu Dhabi, which started with Yas Island. The launch was enabled by WeRide's Robotaxi securing the world’s first city-level fully driverless Robotaxi permit outside the US in October 2025.

WeRide Robotaxi on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

WeRide maintains a 4-year first mover advantage in autonomous vehicle deployment in Abu Dhabi, having operated Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi since 2021. In 2023, it became the first company in the UAE to receive a national license covering all types of self-driving vehicles, authorizing autonomous testing and operation on public roads across the country, subject to emirate-level approvals. In December 2024, WeRide and Uber launched their Robotaxi ride-hailing partnership in Abu Dhabi – the largest commercial Robotaxi service outside the US and China.

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 Uber
Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 72 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

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WeRide and Uber to Deploy 1,200 Robotaxis in the Middle East

SAN FRANCISCO and GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced a major expansion of their strategic partnership to deploy at least 1,200 Robotaxis across the Middle East. The deployment, which will span Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh, is expected to be completed as soon as 2027.

WeRide and Uber's Robotaxi fleet in Abu Dhabi

All 1,200 Robotaxis will be available through the Uber app in the three markets, following existing fully driverless commercial Robotaxi operations in Abu Dhabi and passenger operations in Dubai and Riyadh. The fleet will be scaled up progressively, with Uber committed to adding more Robotaxis as key regulatory approvals and performance milestones are met, including the launch of fully driverless commercial operations covering the core areas of each city.

“Today’s announcement marks the largest Robotaxi commercial commitment in the MENA region. Supported by our existing fleet, bold regulators, and partners like Uber who share our ambition for safe and convenient mobility, this commitment accelerates our regional expansion and is a key part of our vision of tens of thousands of Robotaxis globally in the next five years,” said Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide.

“This expansion with WeRide is an exciting moment for Uber and the Middle East. It is a testament to the strong performance of our existing deployments together, and we look forward to building on that momentum as we introduce more riders to autonomous mobility,” said Sarfraz Maredia, Global Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery at Uber.

With this expanded deployment, WeRide and Uber now operate Robotaxis in three of the 15 cities outlined under their previous agreement, with another 12 cities to come by 2030. The rollout follows WeRide’s asset–light operating model, with Uber or local third–party partners responsible for fleet operations. WeRide currently has more than 200 Robotaxis in the region.

In Abu Dhabi, the WeRide–Uber Robotaxi service is averaging dozens of daily trips per Robotaxi and is on track to achieve breakeven unit economics. Expanding the fleet to 1,200 Robotaxis will further strengthen WeRide’s position as a leading provider of commercial Robotaxi services in the Middle East, supported by a growing ecosystem of partners, and help to drive the region’s transition to fully autonomous urban mobility.

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 Uber
Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 72 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

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