Robo.ai Announces Core Executive Appointments, Forming a Local UAE Leadership Team at Neurovia AI

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Robo.ai (NASDAQ: AIIO) has appointed a new core executive team at its UAE-based subsidiary Neurovia AI, effective immediately. Khalifa Mohammed Alshehhi becomes Chief Executive Officer, Ziad Shaltuni Chief Growth Officer, and Ahmed Alhashmi Chief Marketing Officer, forming a local leadership group rooted in the UAE.

According to Robo.ai, these appointments follow the acquisition of Neurovia AI, launch of the NeuroStream™ product, and live technical validation at ISNR 2026. The company states this completes key local organizational development and underpins plans to scale NeuroStream™ across government and enterprise markets in the Gulf region.

Positive

• Three senior executives appointed as CEO, Chief Growth Officer, and CMO at Neurovia AI, effective immediately
• More than three decades of senior leadership experience for new CEO Khalifa Mohammed Alshehhi
• US$5 billion+ revenue portfolio previously managed by new Chief Growth Officer Ziad Shaltuni at Mobily
• US$400 million+ cumulative marketing investments overseen by new CMO Ahmed Alhashmi at Mobily and Etisalat
• NeuroStream™ product launched and technically validated at ISNR 2026 after Robo.ai’s acquisition of Neurovia AI
• Local UAE leadership team positioned to support government and enterprise-grade NeuroStream™ deployments in the Gulf region

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction – AIIO

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In the Jul 14 session, AIIO declined 0.25%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +18.1% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 30 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility.

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Market Context

Robo.ai’s AI-tagged news has produced an average move of about 2.54%, and short-interest data indica...

Analysis

Robo.ai’s AI-tagged news has produced an average move of about 2.54%, and short-interest data indicate moderate short positioning. Against that backdrop, the UAE-focused leadership build-out at Neurovia AI adds execution depth, but investors may watch how future AI contracts and any use of registered resale shares interact with this governance shift.

Key Figures

CEO experience: more than three decades Growth officer experience: more than two decades Sales organization size: more than 3,000 people +5 more

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CEO experience more than three decades Alshehhi senior leadership experience

Growth officer experience more than two decades Shaltuni commercial strategy and revenue management

Sales organization size more than 3,000 people Nationwide sales and customer operations at Mobily

Revenue portfolio exceeding US$5 billion P&L responsibility at Mobily

CMO experience more than three decades Alhashmi marketing and brand-building experience

Marketing investments exceeding US$400 million Cumulative marketing oversight at Mobily and Etisalat

Cybersecurity summit 3rd Government Cybersecurity Summit Event where NeuroStream™ was highlighted

Security exhibition 9th International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience ISNR 2026 technical validation site

Previous AI Reports

5 past events · Latest: Jun 11 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jun 11	AI summit partnership	Positive	+7.5%	Neurovia AI served as official AI infrastructure partner and demoed NeuroStream™.
Jun 10	COO appointment	Positive	-0.7%	Appointed new COO for Neurovia AI and highlighted upcoming summit participation.
Jun 09	Cybersecurity summit role	Positive	+5.0%	Served as official government AI cybersecurity partner, showcasing NeuroStream™ compression.
Jun 04	Summit participation	Positive	+13.5%	Announced role as Official Government AI Cybersecurity Partner at UAE summit.
May 29	Nasdaq compliance	Positive	-12.6%	Regained compliance with Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement after reverse split.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

AI-tagged news has often produced positive reactions for Robo.ai, though two of the last five such events saw negative moves.

Key Terms

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"where he led a nationwide sales and customer operations organization of more than 3,000 people, held P&L responsibility for a revenue portfolio exceeding US$5 billion"

P&L responsibility means being accountable for the profits and losses generated by a business unit, product line, or project. Like being the driver of a car who also pays for fuel and repairs, the person with P&L responsibility makes decisions that affect revenue and costs and is judged on the net result; investors watch this because it shows who controls financial outcomes, how risks and incentives are managed, and where value is created or eroded.

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ABU DHABI, UAE, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO) ("Robo.ai" or the "Company") today announced a series of senior executive appointments in its subsidiary Neurovia AI, an AI visual data processing and compression technology company. Mr. Khalifa Mohammed Alshehhi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ziad Shaltuni Chief Growth Officer, and Mr. Ahmed Alhashmi Chief Marketing Officer. All appointments are effective immediately.

Following Robo.ai's acquisition of Neurovia AI, the company has released its NeuroStream™ product, completed live technical validation at the 9th International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026), and participated as an Official Partner in the 3rd Government Cybersecurity Summit and the 2026 UAE Data Center Infrastructure & Cloud Summit. Following the earlier appointments of the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer, the appointments announced today mark the key milestone of the company's local organization development and lay the groundwork for large-scale commercial delivery of the NeuroStream™ platform across government and enterprise markets.

Chief Executive Officer: Mr. Khalifa Mohammed Alshehhi

Mr. Alshehhi's career spans engineering, network operations, international business, and group-level investment management, with more than three decades of senior leadership experience. He has held senior positions at the UAE Ministry of Interior and at Etisalat, one of the largest mobile telecommunications groups in the Gulf region, and has been closely involved in major development and expansion programs across the technology and telecommunications sectors. He has worked extensively with regulators, government entities, and international operators, and his experience covers the Gulf telecommunications industry's complete evolution from traditional networks to today's digital ecosystem.

Chief Growth Officer: Ziad Shaltuni

Mr. Shaltuni brings more than two decades of experience in commercial strategy, growth transformation, and revenue management across North America and the Gulf region. He previously served as Chief Sales and Customer Care Officer of Mobily, the Saudi telecommunications operator, where he led a nationwide sales and customer operations organization of more than 3,000 people, held P&L responsibility for a revenue portfolio exceeding US$5 billion, and directed the large-scale expansion of the national retail and franchise network. He subsequently served as Vice President of Sales for MENA at OSN and as Chief Executive Officer of Modern Distribution Company in Riyadh, and has provided executive advisory support to regional technology companies including Space42 (part of G42). As Chief Growth Officer, he will oversee Neurovia AI's growth strategy, commercialization roadmap, and channel ecosystem development.

Chief Marketing Officer: Ahmed Alhashmi

Mr. Alhashmi, a UAE National, is a senior brand and marketing executive with more than three decades of experience in marketing, brand building, and product management across the Gulf region. He served as Group Senior Vice President of Brand & Communication at Etisalat Group and as Chief Commercial Officer of its India operations, and played a leading role in the creation and launch of the Mobily brand in Saudi Arabia in 2005. He subsequently served as Senior Advisor and Director of Marketing & Communication at Khalifa University and as Director of Marketing & Corporate Communication at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), among other roles. During his decade of service at Mobily and Etisalat, he oversaw cumulative marketing investments exceeding US$400 million. As Chief Marketing Officer, he will be responsible for Neurovia AI's brand architecture, marketing communications, and regional market development.

A Core Leadership Team Rooted in the UAE

Benjamin Zhai, Chief Executive Officer of Robo.ai, stated: "Neurovia AI is a cornerstone of Robo.ai's AI software strategy. We believe that a leadership team well versed in government and enterprise affairs, telecommunications infrastructure, commercial growth, and brand building across the Gulf region is key to taking the NeuroStream™ platform from technical validation to large-scale commercial delivery. With these appointments in place, Neurovia AI has the full organizational capability to undertake government and enterprise-grade projects across the region."

About Neurovia AI Limited

Neurovia AI provides AI visual data processing and visual infrastructure through its NeuroStream™ platform. Dedicated to transitioning visual data from human viewing to machine understanding, the company utilizes AI-native compression and edge computing to address data bottlenecks in Physical AI. Its technology serves autonomous driving, smart cities, and intelligent manufacturing, providing a foundational layer for global machine perception and collaboration.

About Robo.ai Inc.

Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO) is a technology company dedicated to building an artificial intelligence machine economy platform. Its mission is to integrate smart terminals through AI software, intelligent hardware, and smart assets to construct a unified artificial intelligence operating system and a blockchain-empowered ecosystem to pioneer an intelligent future.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the current expectations and assumptions of the Company's management and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. For further details, please refer to the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F and current reports on Form 6-K. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Media Contact

Neurovia AI Corporate Communications
Email: info@neuroviaai.ae
Website: www.neuroviaai.ae

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Email: pr@roboai.group
Website: www.roboai.group

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FAQ

What executive appointments did Robo.ai (NASDAQ: AIIO) announce at Neurovia AI on July 14, 2026?

Robo.ai announced new CEO, Chief Growth Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer appointments at Neurovia AI. According to Robo.ai, Khalifa Mohammed Alshehhi, Ziad Shaltuni, and Ahmed Alhashmi assume these roles immediately, forming a core UAE-based leadership team for the NeuroStream™ platform.

Who is the new CEO of Neurovia AI and what is his background?

Khalifa Mohammed Alshehhi is the new CEO of Neurovia AI. According to Robo.ai, he brings over three decades of senior experience in engineering, telecoms, and government roles, including positions at the UAE Ministry of Interior and Etisalat in large-scale technology and infrastructure programs.

What will the Chief Growth Officer of Neurovia AI oversee after the Robo.ai (AIIO) announcement?

The Chief Growth Officer will lead Neurovia AI’s growth strategy, commercialization roadmap, and channel ecosystem. According to Robo.ai, Ziad Shaltuni’s remit builds on prior roles managing a US$5 billion-plus revenue portfolio and nationwide sales operations across the Gulf telecommunications sector.

What is the role of the new Chief Marketing Officer at Neurovia AI?

The new Chief Marketing Officer will manage brand architecture, marketing communications, and regional market development. According to Robo.ai, Ahmed Alhashmi leverages more than 30 years of marketing leadership and oversight of US$400 million in cumulative marketing investments at major Gulf telecom operators.

How do these Neurovia AI appointments support Robo.ai’s NeuroStream™ platform strategy?

The appointments are intended to support scaling the NeuroStream™ platform from validation to commercial delivery. According to Robo.ai, the leadership team’s expertise in government, telecom infrastructure, growth, and branding underpins government and enterprise-grade projects across the Gulf region.

What milestones has Neurovia AI achieved since its acquisition by Robo.ai (NASDAQ: AIIO)?

Neurovia AI has launched its NeuroStream™ product and completed live technical validation at ISNR 2026. According to Robo.ai, the company also partnered in key regional cybersecurity and data center summits, aligning its technology with government and enterprise security and infrastructure priorities.