Robo.ai and Abu Dhabi Enterprise Jointly Establish AI Industrial Group Alif Holding to Serve Infrastructure, Government and Industrial Sectors Rhea-AI Summary Robo.ai (NASDAQ: AIIO) announced a joint venture with Abu Dhabi-based Eleven International Holdings to establish Alif Holding, an intelligent industrial technology group headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Robo.ai will hold a controlling stake. The Group will develop intelligent software and smart equipment for government, infrastructure and industrial sectors across the UAE, GCC and global markets. Alif Holding is built around two platforms: an intelligent equipment platform focused on robotics, automation, advanced composite materials and manufacturing, and an intelligent software platform covering industrial AI, computer vision, AI agents and large language models, digital twins, and data and analytics. The Group will target mission-critical domains such as energy, oil and gas, ports, public safety, utilities, mining, transportation, smart cities and critical infrastructure, designing systems to government-grade security and reliability standards. The Group plans to build engineering, assembly and production capabilities in Abu Dhabi under a “Made in UAE” approach, progressing through four phases from acquiring proven global technologies to scaling internationally. It will adopt technology-neutral, open-architecture designs and partner with international AI, robotics, sensor, software, communications and public safety technology firms. According to Robo.ai, the initiative aligns with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and Abu Dhabi’s ambition in advanced industry, while PwC estimates AI could add close to US$96 billion, or about 13.6% of GDP, to the UAE economy by 2030. Positive - Joint venture with Eleven International Holdings to form Alif Holding with Robo.ai as controlling stakeholder - Two-platform structure spanning intelligent equipment and industrial AI software for government and infrastructure markets - “Made in UAE” manufacturing plan with engineering, assembly and production capabilities in Abu Dhabi - Focus on mission-critical sectors including energy, oil and gas, ports,