{"id":82291,"date":"2025-11-08T11:39:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T09:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=82291"},"modified":"2025-11-08T11:42:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T09:42:02","slug":"ben-sulayem-says-passion-has-key-role-in-driving-progress-across-automobile-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2025\/11\/08\/ben-sulayem-says-passion-has-key-role-in-driving-progress-across-automobile-world\/","title":{"rendered":"BEN SULAYEM SAYS PASSION HAS KEY ROLE IN DRIVING PROGRESS ACROSS AUTOMOBILE WORLD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">FIA president uses global platform in US to focus on safety, sustainability and responsible innovation across automotive and mobility sectors<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has a well-known passion for cars, but that has reached a new level after he used a global industry platform in the US to spotlight the importance of protecting the future of the automotive and mobility sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When he officially opened the iconic SEMA Show in Las Vegas earlier this week, Ben Sulayem became the first non-American ever to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The show, the annual flagship event of FIA Member Club, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), is the world\u2019s leading trade event for the automotive aftermarket bringing together more than 160,000 industry professionals, innovators and enthusiasts from over 140 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Showcasing the latest in performance, customisation and mobility technology, the event provides a global platform for manufacturers, buyers and media to connect, exchange ideas and celebrate car culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting as both President of the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de l&#8217;Automobile, and an avid car enthusiast and expert, Ben Sulayem engaged with key members of the U.S. congress and local government, representatives from global OEMs, fellow racing drivers, and other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an interview during the show, he discussed his passion for and knowledge of luxury cars, and revealed that the favourite in his private collection is a 1937 Studebaker Express.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accompanied by SEMA CEO Mike Spagnola, he led discussions around the FIA\u2019s huge global impact as the governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on the importance of passion and collaboration in driving progress across the automotive world, Ben Sulayem said: \u201cTo be a part of the automobile industry, you need a passion for it. 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