FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has a widely known ardour for automobiles, however that has reached a brand new stage after he used a worldwide business platform within the US to highlight the significance of defending the way forward for the automotive and mobility sectors.
When he formally opened the enduring SEMA Present in Las Vegas earlier this week, Ben Sulayem grew to become the primary non-American ever to take action.
The present, the annual flagship occasion of FIA Member Membership, the Specialty Tools Market Affiliation (SEMA), is the world’s main commerce occasion for the automotive aftermarket bringing collectively greater than 160,000 business professionals, innovators and fans from over 140 nations.
Showcasing the most recent in efficiency, customisation and mobility expertise, the occasion offers a worldwide platform for producers, consumers and media to attach, trade concepts and rejoice automotive tradition.
Visiting as each President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Vehicle, and an avid automotive fanatic and knowledgeable, Ben Sulayem engaged with key members of the U.S. congress and native authorities, representatives from world OEMs, fellow racing drivers, and different fans.
In an interview in the course of the present, he mentioned his ardour for and data of luxurious automobiles, and revealed that the favorite in his personal assortment is a 1937 Studebaker Specific.
Accompanied by SEMA CEO Mike Spagnola, he led discussions across the FIA’s large world impression because the governing physique for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide.
Reflecting on the significance of ardour and collaboration in driving progress throughout the automotive world, Ben Sulayem stated: “To be part of the car business, you want a ardour for it. At my first SEMA Present in 2016, I noticed the power, the teamwork, and the power to sort out points collectively.
“That very same spirit continues to outline this group, one which values innovation, craftsmanship and the liberty to create.”
On the enduring partnership between the FIA and SEMA, he added: “I’m part of SEMA, and they’re part of the FIA. We share the identical dedication to advancing security, sustainability and accountable innovation throughout the automotive and mobility sectors.”
In the course of the go to, the FIA additionally strengthened its collaboration with SEMA on shared priorities together with advancing automobile security requirements, selling sustainable applied sciences, and defending the worldwide proper to switch inside accountable regulatory frameworks.
The partnership displays the dedication of each organisations to making sure that innovation and creativity in automotive tradition can thrive alongside security, environmental accountability, and future mobility options.