19:26 03-10-2025

Tesla begins Cybertruck sales in Qatar amid Middle East push

Tesla is steadily deepening its footprint in the Middle East: the company has officially opened sales of its Cybertruck in Qatar. The automaker announced the move on October 3 via its social media channels.

For Tesla, this marks a significant step in the Persian Gulf. Earlier in 2025, Cybertruck sales began in Saudi Arabia, and the brand first entered the regional market back in 2017 through the United Arab Emirates. With Qatar, the Cybertruck is now present in a third Gulf market, keeping one of the most talked‑about vehicles of recent years in the regional spotlight. The timing looks deliberate, aligning a headline model with a region receptive to bold technology statements.

First unveiled in 2019, the Cybertruck drew outsized attention for its futuristic styling and ambitious claims. Despite delays, the truck reached the U.S. market at the end of 2023 and is now gradually expanding to overseas markets. The measured international rollout appears aimed at places where the vehicle’s image carries real weight.

For Qatar, the arrival carries symbolic weight: the country is investing in clean‑energy initiatives and transport infrastructure, seeking to position itself as an innovation hub for the Middle East. In that context, Qatar reads like a natural showcase for the Cybertruck’s statement‑making image.

Industry observers suggest the Qatar debut could serve as a staging point for a broader rollout across the Gulf. Kuwait and Bahrain may be next in line, with Turkey cited as a longer‑term possibility.