Ford names Shamal Al Jazeera (SAT) official distributor in Iraq Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Ford Middle East and Africa has officially appointed Shamal Al-Jazeera for Automotive and Commercial Agencies (SAT) as its new authorized distributor in the Republic of Iraq, with operations formally commencing on October 1, 2026, the automaker announced on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Under the partnership agreement, SAT will assume responsibility for the nationwide importation and retail distribution of Ford passenger and commercial vehicles, genuine motor parts supply, and comprehensive aftersales and maintenance operations across the Iraqi market.
Shamal Al-Jazeera (SAT) is formed through a joint venture combining corporate capital and automotive retail expertise:
March Holding: A regional investment conglomerate managing over ten operational subsidiaries in Iraq spanning financial technology, digital payment processing, software solutions, and e-commerce logistics.
Olayan Group (Automotive Division): A regional distributor with over 50 years of automotive representation across the Middle East, managing franchised distribution networks for brands such as Hyundai, Kia, BYD, Isuzu, Geely, and GAC.
Executive Leadership: The venture is led by Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Olayan alongside General Manager Yassin Al-Saati. https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/ford-appoints-shamal-al-jazeera-sat-official-distributor-iraq-2026/
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Ford names Shamal Al Jazeera (SAT) official distributor in Iraq
Ford Middle East announced Shamal Al-Jazeera (SAT)—backed by March Holding and Olayan Group—as its new official distributor in Iraq starting October 1, 2026.
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