DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 13, 2026--
Daimler Truck Middle East Africa (DT MEA) hosted the EliteClass Awards Ceremony 2025 in Dubai, welcoming over 70 DT MEA General Distributors from across the Middle East and Africa for an evening dedicated to performance, partnership, and shared achievement.
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The EliteClass Awards continue to recognize the results delivered over the past year, based on performance measured across 19 categories and spanning the entire business spectrum for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Daimler Buses, and FUSO Trucks & Bus. The program reflects outcomes achieved through strong collaboration, consistent execution, and commitment across the DT MEA distributor network.
Addressing the audience, Michael Dietz, President & CEO of Daimler Truck Middle East Africa, said:
“EliteClass is about recognizing the real impact our partners create in their markets. The results we celebrate today reflect strong execution, responsibility, and a shared focus on sustainable success. These outstanding achievements underline the strength of our partnership across the region.”
This year, the EliteClass program expanded the General Distributor of the Year recognition to include three levels — Bronze, Silver, and Gold — reflecting exceptional performance across the network.
EliteClass General Distributor of the Year 2025 – Mercedes-Benz Trucks
EliteClass General Distributor of the Year 2025 – Mercedes-Benz Buses
EliteClass General Distributor of the Year 2025 – FUSO Trucks & Bus
The EliteClass Awards 2025 reinforce Daimler Truck Middle East Africa’s commitment to strong partnerships and performance-driven growth, recognizing General Distributors whose achievements continue to support customer success and business progress across the region.
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GD of the Year MB Trucks - EMC Gold (Photo: AETOSWire)
GD of the Year FUSO - Al Habtoor Gold (Photo: AETOSWire)
BOSTON (AP) — New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Friday pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and other criminal charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his personal chef.
Massachusetts Dedham District Court Judge Jeanmarie Carroll released Diggs, 32, on personal recognizance and ordered him to have no contact with the alleged victim. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for April 1.
Wearing a white shirt and tie under a gray sweater, Diggs stood beside his attorney during the brief proceeding, which lasted less than five minutes. Both Diggs and his legal representation declined to speak with reporters.
The arraignment was originally scheduled for Jan. 23 but was postponed so Diggs could play in Super Bowl LX. The Patriots lost 29-13 to the Seattle Seahawks.
According to court records, the chef told Dedham officers she and Diggs argued about money he owed her for her work. During the Dec. 2 encounter at his home, she said, he “smacked her across the face” and then “tried to choke her using the crook of his elbow around her neck,” leaving her feeling short of breath. She told officers she had trouble breathing and felt she could have blacked out.
Diggs’ attorney has said he “categorically denies these allegations,” calling them unsubstantiated and motivated by a financial dispute. Diggs is charged with one count of felony strangulation or suffocation and one count of misdemeanor assault and battery.
The Patriots released a statement saying they support him.
Police said the woman first reported the incident Dec. 16 and initially hesitated to pursue charges before later requesting them, according to court documents.
Diggs signed a three-year, $69 million contract with New England in the offseason and was a key target for quarterback Drake Maye during the Patriots’ AFC East title run. Before joining the Patriots, Diggs was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2015 and played for the Buffalo Bills before a brief stint with the Houston Texans in 2024.
New England Patriots' Stefon Diggs, right, appears for his arraignment on felony strangulation and a misdemeanor assault charges, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at District Court in Dedham, Mass. (David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool)
New England Patriots' Stefon Diggs, right, appears for his arraignment on felony strangulation and a misdemeanor assault charges, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at District Court in Dedham, Mass. (David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool)
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs leaves Norfolk County District Court after his arraignment on felony strangulation and a misdemeanor assault charges, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Dedham, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs leaves Norfolk County District Court after his arraignment on felony strangulation and a misdemeanor assault charges, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Dedham, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs leaves Norfolk County District Court after his arraignment on felony strangulation and a misdemeanor assault charges, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Dedham, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs leaves Norfolk County District Court after his arraignment on felony strangulation and a misdemeanor assault charges, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Dedham, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
