RM Sotheby’s Expands Global Reach with Official Launch in the Middle East and North Africa Region

RM Sotheby’s looks to build on its international reputation for excellence by helping grow the region’s rich automotive culture

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – May 4, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – RM Sotheby’s, the global leader in collector car auctions, has announced the official inauguration of its Middle East and North Africa operations, via an event held to mark the company’s commitment to cater to the growth of the local automotive scene and culture in the region.

The inauguration was celebrated with an exclusive launch party, which took place at Sotheby’s Dubai gallery in the DIFC and was attended by a glamorous mix of automotive enthusiasts, art and watch collectors, event organizers and industry professionals from across the region. The event offered guests a chance to understand RM Sotheby’s mission in the region and experience the very best of the classic and collector car world, with, on view, a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta by Scaglietti that was flown in for this special occasion prior to returning to Europe to be offered for sale at RM Sotheby’s upcoming auction at Villa Erba during the world renowned Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on the shore of Lake Como, Italy, on May 20^th.  A selection of Sotheby’s luxury and fine art private sales offerings were also on view on at the event.

“RM Sotheby’s is delighted to be officially launching our operations in the Middle East,” said Ghita Mejdi – Senior Consultant, RM Sotheby’s. “The region has tremendous potential and a vibrant automotive scene unlike anywhere in the world.  With over 40 years of experience in the global car collector market, we are excited to bring our expertise and passion to the Middle East and look forward to working with our partners to contribute to the automotive culture and bring our clients to experience a whole new level of belonging to our community’’.

Peter Wallman, RM Sotheby’s Chairman, EMEA, says: “We are delighted to have launched our business into the Middle East and Africa, as we fully recognize the passion that the region has for beautiful motor cars and what an outstanding opportunity it is for our business to serve those enthusiasts and collectors. Our recent visits to the region have clearly demonstrated to us the burgeoning classic car culture, infrastructure and event scene which includes the Gulf Historic Grand Prix and the Mille Miglia Experience, and it is these types of events that provide…