Global Football Icons Clarence Seedorf, Marcelo, Andrea Pirlo, Miralem Pjanić & Ricardo Kaká, alongside UFC heavyweight Cyril Gane, attend Dubai Watch Week with Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives commanded attention at Dubai Watch Week, as football icons Clarence Seedorf, Marcelo, Andrea Pirlo, Miralem Pjanić and Ricardo Kaká, alongside UFC heavyweight Cyril Gane, visited the brand's exclusive activation space at Dubai Mall's Burj Park.

 

 

As official partner of the region's premier luxury event, Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives' activation became the undeniable hotspot when these world-class athletes arrived, drawing crowds and creating unprecedented buzz around the ultra-luxury Maldivian development. The star-studded gathering underscored the synergies between the utmost excellence in the sporting world and Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives positioning in the premium real estate and hospitality market.

For Baccarat Hotel & Residences brand loyalists and wider consumers, the activation highlighted compelling regional connections. Just four hours from Dubai, Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives offers professionals, families and investors the ideal combination of proximity and paradise— exclusive home ownership in the Indian Ocean's most exclusive destination, where French heritage meets Maldivian perfection.

Zayan Salih, CEO, MDC Developers: "We are honored to welcome these legends to our space at Dubai Watch Week. Their legacy, professionalism, and global influence reflect the very values that define Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives. Their presence brings a sense of prestige and cultural weight, enriching the narrative of craftsmanship and mastery that defines our brand."

Clarence Seedorf: "It was a pleasure visiting the Baccarat Hotel & Residences stand at Dubai Watch Week. It's a truly distinctive project with a great vision behind it."

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ABOUT

Spanning five interconnected islands across more than 125 acres in the South Malé Atoll, Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives redefines island luxury just 40 minutes from Velana International Airport. The development features 50 hotel villas and 61 branded private residences, including exclusive private islands.

As the first Baccarat-branded residences in the Indian Ocean, the project carries over 250 years of the Maison's heritage and artistry. Designed by world-renowned partners including 1508 London, HKS, L'Observatoire International, and Marcel Wanders, it embodies timeless sophistication and contemporary craftsmanship.

Managed by Starwood Hotels, the property offers a curated lifestyle of culinary excellence and holistic wellbeing, with seven specialty restaurants led by Michelin-starred chefs, a state-of-the-art spa and wellness center, and an array of sports and leisure facilities. Every detail reflects Baccarat's enduring commitment to the art of living beautifully.

 

 

 

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Global Football Icons Clarence Seedorf, Marcelo, Andrea Pirlo, Miralem Pjanić & Ricardo Kaká, alongside UFC heavyweight Cyril Gane, attend Dubai Watch Week with Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives

Global Football Icons Clarence Seedorf, Marcelo, Andrea Pirlo, Miralem Pjanić & Ricardo Kaká, alongside UFC heavyweight Cyril Gane, attend Dubai Watch Week with Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives

Global Football Icons Clarence Seedorf, Marcelo, Andrea Pirlo, Miralem Pjanić & Ricardo Kaká, alongside UFC heavyweight Cyril Gane, attend Dubai Watch Week with Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives

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