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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the 11th Ministerial Conference of the Least Developed Countries (LDCMC11) on November 22, under the theme "Advancing Inclusive Industrialization: Investment, Innovation, and Partnerships in the Least Developed Countries." The conference is organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and will precede UNIDO's 21st General Conference, hosted in Riyadh.
The conference is a major global platform dedicated to discussing industrial development in the world's least developed countries. It reinforces the international community's commitment to supporting 44 countries across Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Caribbean. Its objectives include enabling greater access to financing, promoting the exchange of knowledge and technologies, stimulating trade, and accompanying least developed countries to integrate more effectively into regional and global value chains.
The conference will focus on accelerating inclusive industrialization through three main pillars: investment and financing, innovation, and strategic partnerships. Discussions will explore innovative financial mechanisms to mobilize both local and international capital to support sustainable industrial growth in LDCs, while highlighting the role of development finance institutions and multilateral banks. The agenda also includes dialogue on Transformative Industrial Policies for irreversible graduation. The discussion will delve into the design and implementation of forward-looking industrial policies that promote diversification, value addition, and technological upgrading in LDCs.
The event will open with a high-level session titled "Uniting for Progress by Innovation," followed by a High-level Ministerial dialogue on how to foster enabling environments that attract sustainable investment, nurture innovation ecosystems, and build inclusive industrial capabilities. The session will explore synergies between national priorities and global opportunities, emphasizing the role of South-South cooperation, regional integration, and public- private alliances. The program will feature interactive sessions bringing together the private sector, governments, and development partners, as well as contributions from experts and policymakers. These engagements aim to build effective partnerships, support technology transfer, and drive sustainable industrial investment in the most vulnerable countries.
Saudi Arabia will further strengthen its role by hosting the 21st UNIDO General Conference in Riyadh from November 23 to 27, 2025. The event will bring together representatives from 173 member states, along with distinguished leaders from governments, the private sector, and international organizations, reinforcing the Kingdom's critical role as a global partner in advancing industrial development.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the 11th Ministerial Conference of the Least Developed Countries (LDCMC11) on November 22, under the theme "Advancing Inclusive Industrialization: Investment, Innovation, and Partnerships in the Least Developed Countries." The conference is organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and will precede UNIDO's 21st General Conference, hosted in Riyadh.
The conference is a major global platform dedicated to discussing industrial development in the world's least developed countries. It reinforces the international community's commitment to supporting 44 countries across Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Caribbean. Its objectives include enabling greater access to financing, promoting the exchange of knowledge and technologies, stimulating trade, and accompanying least developed countries to integrate more effectively into regional and global value chains.
The conference will focus on accelerating inclusive industrialization through three main pillars: investment and financing, innovation, and strategic partnerships. Discussions will explore innovative financial mechanisms to mobilize both local and international capital to support sustainable industrial growth in LDCs, while highlighting the role of development finance institutions and multilateral banks. The agenda also includes dialogue on Transformative Industrial Policies for irreversible graduation. The discussion will delve into the design and implementation of forward-looking industrial policies that promote diversification, value addition, and technological upgrading in LDCs.
The event will open with a high-level session titled "Uniting for Progress by Innovation," followed by a High-level Ministerial dialogue on how to foster enabling environments that attract sustainable investment, nurture innovation ecosystems, and build inclusive industrial capabilities. The session will explore synergies between national priorities and global opportunities, emphasizing the role of South-South cooperation, regional integration, and public- private alliances. The program will feature interactive sessions bringing together the private sector, governments, and development partners, as well as contributions from experts and policymakers. These engagements aim to build effective partnerships, support technology transfer, and drive sustainable industrial investment in the most vulnerable countries.
Saudi Arabia will further strengthen its role by hosting the 21st UNIDO General Conference in Riyadh from November 23 to 27, 2025. The event will bring together representatives from 173 member states, along with distinguished leaders from governments, the private sector, and international organizations, reinforcing the Kingdom's critical role as a global partner in advancing industrial development.
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Saudi Arabia to Host the 11th Ministerial Conference of Least Developed Countries (LDCMC11) in November
PUNE, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced a strong 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025–26, with 1,143 units sold and 1,344 electric commercial vehicles produced. This milestone comes on the back of the company's comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio across segments. During the year, EKA entered the M&HCV truck segment, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. The company is a Champion OEM under the Auto PLI Scheme and has achieved certification across multiple platforms.
"FY 2025–26 is a defining year for EKA Mobility. We are not only scaling volumes but also expanding our manufacturing footprint by adding a new plant recently and increasing our planned annual capacity to 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs. With the widest range of fully homologated, born-electric platforms from last-mile to long-haul, we are uniquely positioned as a full-stack EV company. Our growth across electric buses, small commercial vehicles, and now trucks validates both market demand and our execution capability.
India's transition to clean commercial mobility is accelerating, and EKA is at the forefront driving this shift at scale, with technology, innovation, and global ambition."
— Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman, EKA Mobility
Strong Business Momentum Across Segments
- Electric Bus Leadership:
Secured wins under PM e-Bus Sewa and PM E-DRIVE; deployed vehicles across 15+ states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Delhi - SCV Breakout Year:
Strong uptake of 3S & 6S passenger vehicles and 3W cargo platforms, accelerating last-mile mobility adoption - Electric Trucks:
New Growth Engine: Entry into heavy-duty trucks contributing to growth and expanding presence in logistics electrification - Hydrogen Fuel Cell:
Deployed a 9-metre hydrogen fuel cell bus at Cochin International Airport with KPIT Technologies and BPCL; plans to deploy 15 more buses
Key Highlights:
Global Expansion:
- Commenced electric bus deployments in Africa
- Partnership with Kerchanshe Group for CKD assembly and distribution
- Agreement with NBFI Capital for manufacturing in Australia
Manufacturing Scale-Up:
- Two Pune facilities operational; Pithampur plant to be operational shortly
- Planned annual capacity: 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs
Retail Network:
- Expanded dealership network; plans to add 120 dealerships in FY27
Order Book Visibility:
- 6,000+ confirmed e-buses to be delivered over the next two years
About EKA Mobility
EKA Mobility is a Pune-based electric vehicle and technology company focused on transforming India's commercial mobility landscape. With a portfolio spanning electric buses, electric trucks, and small commercial vehicles, EKA combines electric vehicle manufacturing with proprietary AI-powered fleet technology to deliver end-to-end mobility solutions.
EKA Mobility is backed by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan), VDL Groep (Netherlands), Pinnacle Industries Limited, Enam Holdings and the NIIF India-Japan Fund as equity and strategic partners and has expanded its footprint to markets in East Africa, South Africa, and Australia.
To know more about the company, kindly visit: https://ekamobility.com
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EKA Mobility Achieves 5x Volume Growth
