Indian electric vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) is making a bold global play by investing USD 25 million (AED 92 million) over the next five years to launch its first overseas EV assembly plant in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza).
Spanning 42,000 square feet, this will be Jafza’s very first electric vehicle assembly facility. Set to begin operations by the end of 2025, the plant will assemble OSM’s electric two- and three-wheelers, while also handling storage and distribution of components and spare parts.
In its initial phase, the plant is expected to create over 100 new jobs and will strategically serve export markets across the Middle East and Africa, reinforcing the UAE–India partnership in clean-tech trade.
DP World GCC’s COO, Abdulla Al Hashmi, emphasised the significance of this development: with the MENA EV market projected to reach USD 14.5 billion by 2029, Dubai is cementing its place as a global automotive hub.
Uday Narang, OSM’s Chairman and Founder, highlighted the strategic benefits of Jafza’s connectivity—offering access to over 2 billion consumers—and celebrated the timing of the announcement, which coincided with Indian Independence Day.
While the facility’s primary focus is electric vehicles, OSM also plans to introduce CNG-powered models in select African markets. This is intended as a transitional clean-fuel solution until EV infrastructure becomes widely available.
OSM’s current offerings include the Rage+ cargo and Stream passenger three-wheelers, each promising a range of up to 270 km, fast-charging capabilities, battery swapping, and IoT-enabled fleet tracking tools.
With more than 20,000 vehicles on Indian roads and a dealership network exceeding 160 outlets, OSM is positioning Dubai as a global launchpad for its clean mobility solutions.