Throughout my career, I have worked across different markets and businesses within the insurance and automotive sectors, always with a strong international focus.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, August 17, 2026 – Xpress Automation Group has announced that Xpress Automation, SmartFix and XDG will progressively come together under Addenda, establishing a unified technology brand for the group as it expands its AI-powered solutions across industries and international markets.

Motor insurance fraud does not always begin with a staged collision, a stolen vehicle, or a fabricated accident report. Sometimes, it begins with a smaller decision. A driver leaves important information off an insurance application. Old damage is added to a new claim. A repair estimate includes work that is not required. A genuine accident becomes an opportunity to claim for more than was actually lost.

Chinese cars have moved quickly from niche alternatives to a significant part of the Gulf automotive market. In Saudi Arabia, Chinese brands accounted for about 12% of vehicle sales in the first half of 2025, while industry analysis expects Chinese manufacturers to continue expanding across the Middle East and Africa.

An accident can turn an ordinary day into a list of urgent questions. Is everyone safe? Can the vehicle be driven? Who needs to be contacted? What documents are required? How long will the repair take?

In the auto after-market industry, particularly among OEMs, dealerships, and multi-brand operators, achieving accuracy and efficiency in vehicle damage assessment is essential.

In the evolving landscape of vehicle damage repair and maintenance, the convergence of Vision AI and collision estimatics marks a revolutionary leap forward.

One of the biggest decisions facing auto insurance companies is whether to fix a damaged car, or call it a total loss

The whole process of repairer allocation following an auto accident is fraught with complexities. It involves and impacts different stakeholders in an often complex process