Chery successfully hosted the 1st Chery International Skills Contest in Bahrain, bringing together some of the Middle East’s most talented technicians for a landmark event held at the Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo Training Center, highlighting over 20 years of partnership between Chery and Motorcity. This milestone reflects Chery’s ongoing commitment to advancing technical expertise and marks an important step toward the Chery Global Skills Contest in China later this year.
The competition focused on the diagnosis and maintenance of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) and Range-Extended Electric Vehicles (REEV), showcasing Chery’s leadership in new energy technologies and its dedication to delivering high-quality aftersales service. Participants were evaluated through a series of real-world tasks that tested their problem-solving capabilities, efficiency, and technical knowledge. Key areas included diagnostic precision, high-voltage safety practices, maintenance accuracy, and overall service professionalism.
The event provided an opportunity to celebrate the practical skills and professional dedication of Chery technicians. The opening ceremony featured remarks from Mr. Talal Kanoo, Managing Director at Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo, and Chery Regional General Manager Mr. Tim Zhang, who applauded participants and emphasized the importance of continuous learning in the rapidly evolving automotive sector.
In the final results, Ra’fat Al-Doghmi from Chery Jordan was crowned champion, followed by Marjoe Manatad from Chery Qatar as first runner-up, and Ahmed Zaki from Chery Bahrain as second runner-up. The overall champion will represent the Middle East region at the Chery Global Skills Contest in China this October.
Hosting this contest in Bahrain highlights the Kingdom’s growing role as a hub for innovation and technical development within the regional automotive landscape. The event not only recognized outstanding talent but also reaffirmed Chery’s commitment to investing in human capital, strengthening aftersales capabilities, and delivering exceptional ownership experiences across its global markets.