Robo.ai Appoints Former INTERPOL President H.E. Dr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi as Chairman of Its Subsidiary Alif Holding

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Robo.ai (NASDAQ: AIIO) has appointed H.E. Dr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, former President of INTERPOL, as Chairman of its proposed Abu Dhabi-headquartered subsidiary, Alif Holding, effective immediately. According to the company, Alif Holding is an intelligent industrial technology group focused on government and public-sector projects and mission-critical domains.

The Group operates across sectors including energy, oil and gas, ports, public safety, utilities, mining, transportation, smart cities and critical infrastructure, with AI systems designed for government-grade security, reliability and continuity. Structured around intelligent software and intelligent equipment platforms, Alif Holding emphasizes technology neutrality, open architecture and “Made in UAE” manufacturing, and is aligned with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031. As Chairman, Dr. Al-Raisi will lead the board with a focus on corporate governance and security and compliance oversight, providing board-level guidance on long-term strategy, governance and risk standards.

Market Context

Across five AI-tagged events, the recorded average move was 6.25%, with both positive and negative a...

Analysis

Across five AI-tagged events, the recorded average move was 6.25%, with both positive and negative appointment reactions. The announcement adds governance continuity, while undisclosed commercial terms remain a key risk to monitor.

Key Figures

Experience: More than four decades INTERPOL presidency: 2021 to 2025 Organization history: Century-long history +1 more

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Experience More than four decades Digital transformation and global digital security governance

INTERPOL presidency 2021 to 2025 Former President of INTERPOL

Organization history Century-long history INTERPOL

AI strategy year 2031 UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence

Previous AI Reports

5 past events · Latest: Jul 14 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 14	executive appointments	Positive	-0.3%	Local UAE leadership team appointed at Neurovia AI; shares moved -0.25%.
Jul 13	chairman appointment	Positive	+19.9%	Former INTERPOL president joined Neurovia AI as chairman; shares moved 19.94%.
Jun 11	AI infrastructure summit	Positive	+7.5%	Neurovia AI highlighted its platform and new leadership at a UAE summit.
Jun 10	COO appointment	Positive	-0.7%	Rashed Aleghfeli became COO ahead of a UAE infrastructure summit; shares moved -0.71%.
Jun 09	cybersecurity summit	Positive	+4.8%	Neurovia AI presented visual intelligence infrastructure at a UAE cybersecurity summit.

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

Pattern Detected

AI-tagged announcements produced mixed reactions, while the prior comparable chairman appointment was followed by a 19.94% gain.

Key Terms

open architecture, critical infrastructure

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open architecture technical

"Committed to technology neutrality and open architecture"

Open architecture is a flexible design approach that allows a financial platform or service to include a wide variety of investment options from different providers, rather than being limited to a single company's products. For investors, this means more choices and the ability to customize their investments to better suit their needs, much like a store that offers products from many brands rather than just one.

critical infrastructure technical

"spanning energy, oil and gas, ports, public safety, utilities"

Critical infrastructure are the essential systems and facilities—such as power grids, water supply, telecommunications, transportation networks, financial systems and healthcare services—that society and the economy rely on to function. For investors, these assets matter because damage, outages or regulation affecting them can abruptly disrupt business operations, revenue and market value; conversely, their stable, mission-critical nature often attracts steady demand, government support or long-term contracts, reducing risk much like a solid foundation supports a house.

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Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the Group serves government, public-sector and enterprise customers across the Middle East and global markets

ABU DHABI, UAE, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO) (the "Company") today announced the appointment of H.E. Dr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, former President of INTERPOL, as Chairman of its proposed subsidiary, Alif Holding, an Abu Dhabi-headquartered intelligent industrial technology group (the "Group"), effective immediately. The appointment further strengthens the Group's corporate governance and its security and compliance oversight.

Under the banner of "Building Intelligent Industries", Alif Holding is structured around two integrated platforms — intelligent software and intelligent equipment — and develops, integrates and manufactures AI systems in the UAE. Its business is centred on government and public-sector projects and mission-critical domains, spanning energy, oil and gas, ports, public safety, utilities, mining, transportation, smart cities and critical infrastructure, with systems engineered to meet the security, reliability and continuity standards required for government-grade deployments. Committed to technology neutrality and open architecture, and anchored in "Made in UAE" manufacturing, the Group is strongly aligned with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031; it will be based in the UAE, serve the GCC region and reach global markets.

H.E. Dr. Al-Raisi brings more than four decades of experience in the digital transformation of public services and global digital security governance, with expertise spanning national-level data compliance, cross-border digital risk management, and the development of sovereign-grade AI security frameworks. He served as President of INTERPOL from 2021 to 2025, the first President from the Middle East in the organization's century-long history, and currently serves as Chairman of Neurovia AI, a subsidiary of Robo.ai. His background aligns closely with the Group's focus on government and critical infrastructure.

As Chairman, H.E. Dr. Al-Raisi will chair Alif Holding's board of directors, with a focus on corporate governance and on the Group's security and compliance oversight. In this capacity, he will provide board-level guidance on the Group's long-term strategy, governance framework, and risk and compliance standards.

"Artificial intelligence is becoming part of every nation's critical infrastructure, and it must be built to the standards that governments and critical infrastructure operators require," said H.E. Dr. Al-Raisi. "Alif Holding's direction is in line with the UAE's 2031 national agenda — engineering and manufacturing in the UAE, serving the UAE and the region, and reaching global markets. I look forward to working with the Board and the management team to build a group grounded in trust, security and responsible industrial development."

About Alif Holding

Alif Holding is an Abu Dhabi-headquartered intelligent industrial technology group under Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO). Structured around intelligent software and intelligent equipment platforms, it serves government, critical infrastructure and industrial customers, developing, integrating and manufacturing AI systems in the UAE for deployment across energy, ports, public safety, utilities, smart cities and other critical infrastructure sectors. Its direction is aligned with the UAE's 2031 national development agenda, and its footprint extends from Abu Dhabi across the Middle East and global markets.

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 U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially; further information is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F and reports on Form 6-K. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements.

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Website: www.alifholding.ai 

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FAQ

Who was appointed Chairman of Robo.ai’s subsidiary Alif Holding (NASDAQ: AIIO) in July 2026?

H.E. Dr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi was appointed Chairman of Alif Holding, a proposed subsidiary of Robo.ai. According to Robo.ai, he is the former President of INTERPOL and brings more than four decades of digital transformation and digital security governance experience.

What is Alif Holding in the Robo.ai (AIIO) group and where is it based?

Alif Holding is a proposed Abu Dhabi-headquartered intelligent industrial technology group within Robo.ai’s structure. According to Robo.ai, it develops, integrates and manufactures AI systems in the UAE, serving government, public-sector and enterprise customers in the GCC region and global markets.

What sectors will Alif Holding, the Robo.ai (AIIO) subsidiary, focus on?

Alif Holding will focus on government and public-sector projects and mission-critical domains. According to Robo.ai, its sectors include energy, oil and gas, ports, public safety, utilities, mining, transportation, smart cities and critical infrastructure, with systems designed for government-grade reliability and security.

How does Alif Holding support the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031?

Alif Holding is described as strongly aligned with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031. According to Robo.ai, it emphasizes technology neutrality, open architecture and “Made in UAE” manufacturing, with AI systems engineered and manufactured in the UAE to serve regional and global markets.

What will be H.E. Dr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi’s responsibilities as Chairman of Alif Holding for Robo.ai (AIIO)?

As Chairman, H.E. Dr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi will chair Alif Holding’s board of directors. According to Robo.ai, he will focus on corporate governance, and on security and compliance oversight, providing board-level guidance on long-term strategy, governance frameworks, and risk and compliance standards.

What experience does H.E. Dr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi bring to Robo.ai’s Alif Holding (AIIO)?

H.E. Dr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi brings over four decades of experience in digital transformation and global digital security governance. According to Robo.ai, his expertise includes national-level data compliance, cross-border digital risk management and sovereign-grade AI security frameworks, and he previously served as President of INTERPOL.