US electric car maker Tesla opened for business in Dubai with plans to launch a shop and service centre in Abu Dhabi next year, it was announced on Monday.
Updated: February 14, 2017, 12:00 AM
Tesla announces UAE launch at World Government Summit — in pictures
Elon Musk, the co-founder and chief executive of electric car maker Tesla, speaks at a ceremony at the World Government Summit in Dubai. Karim Sahib / AFP
Emiratis check out a Tesla vehicle at the World Government Summit in Dubai. Karim Sahib / AFP
Elon Musk, the co-founder and chief executive of Tesla, announces the opening of a new Gulf headquarters in Dubai. Karim Sahib / AFP
Elon Musk, the co-founder and chief executive of Electric carmaker Tesla, attends the World Government Summit to announce the opening of a headquarters in Dubai. Karim Sahib / AFP
Elon Musk, the co-founder and chief executive Tesla, gives a presentation about the company at the World Government Summit on Monday. Karim Sahib / AFP
A Tesla billboard on Sheikh Zayed Road beside Burj Khalifa Metro Station. Victor Besa for The National
Elon Musk, the co-founder and chief executive of Tesla, speaks as Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, moderates a discussion at the World Government Summit. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National