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)
NEW YORK (AP) — Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Travis Sanheim and Alex Bump had a goal and an assist each and Owen Tippett also scored for Philadelphia. Dan Vladar finished with 20 saves. The Columbus Blue Jackets are also tied with the Flyers with 88 points.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored for New York and Ilya Sorokin made 17 saves in his 10th straight appearance, but the Islanders lost their third straight in a tightly contested Eastern Conference playoff race.
Michkov fired a shot from behind the goal line off Sorokin’s pad early in the second period to give the Flyers a 3-0 lead.
Tippett opened the scoring, completing a forehand-backhand move off a pass from Sanheim with less than seven minutes remaining in the first period.
Bump extended the Flyers’ lead to two goals when he caught Sorokin out of position and sent a wrist shot just inside the post.
Pageau scored off a feed from Mathew Barzal with less than five minutes remaining in the second period to pull New York within 3-1.
Sanheim scored midway through the third period to restore Philadelphia’s three-goal lead and put the game out of reach.
Simon Holmstrom returned to the Islanders’ lineup after missing the previous game against the Buffalo Sabres with an upper-body injury. Anthony Duclair was a healthy scratch.
Flyers: Host the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Islanders: Visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.
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Philadelphia Flyers' Tyson Foerster (71) deke pastNew York Islanders' Adam Pelech (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Philadelphia Flyers' Sean Couturier (14) defends New York Islanders' Mathew Barzal (13) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau, left, celebrates after scoring a goal as Philadelphia Flyers' Noah Juulsen (47) reacts during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar (80) protects the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Friday, April 3, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Philadelphia Flyers' Matvei Michkov (39) skates past New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 3, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
