Robo.ai Partners with The Ghazi Group to Power AI Compute Infrastructure Growth in MENA and Southeast Asia

Rhea-AI Summary

Robo.ai (Nasdaq: AIIO) announced a three-year Gold Reseller Agreement with The Ghazi Group to distribute edge inference servers, advanced CPU/GPU systems, storage and networking across MENA and selected Southeast Asian markets.

The partnership leverages Robo.ai's regional integration and enterprise footprint to target fast-growing edge AI markets: APAC edge AI projected at $6.0 billion in 2026 (CAGR 26.8%) and MEA at $3.1 billion. The companies project a revenue opportunity exceeding $100 million in MENA and Southeast Asia, and expect recurring revenue from hardware, system integration, software licensing, and long-term support over the agreement term.

Positive

• Three-year Gold Reseller agreement to sell TGG edge and server systems in MENA and selected Southeast Asia
• Addresses high-growth markets with APAC edge AI projected at $6.0B in 2026 (CAGR 26.8%)
• Partnership targets a revenue opportunity exceeding $100 million in MENA and Southeast Asia
• Recurring revenue model from hardware, system integration, software licensing, and support

Negative

• Middle East & Africa edge AI market is currently smaller at an estimated $3.1B versus APAC $6.0B
• Agreement covers selected Southeast Asian markets (not full APAC), which may limit addressable markets

News Market Reaction

+2.87%

20 alerts

+2.87% News Effect

+68.3% Peak in 11 hr 29 min

+$3M Valuation Impact

$97M Market Cap

1.0x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, AIIO gained 2.87%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +68.3% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 20 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $3M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $97M at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

APAC edge AI market 2026: $6.0 billion APAC edge AI CAGR: 26.8% MEA edge AI market 2026: $3.1 billion +5 more

8 metrics

APAC edge AI market 2026 $6.0 billion Projected size of Asia Pacific edge AI market in 2026

APAC edge AI CAGR 26.8% Compound annual growth rate for APAC edge AI market

MEA edge AI market 2026 $3.1 billion Estimated size of Middle East & Africa edge AI market in 2026

Targeted revenue opportunity Over $100 million Partnership revenue opportunity in MENA and Southeast Asia

Current share price $0.2611 Pre-news price context vs 52-week range

Price vs 52-week high -90.72% Distance from 52-week high of $2.815

Price vs 52-week low 12.49% Above 52-week low of $0.2321

Market capitalization $89,216,939 Equity value before this partnership news

Market Reality Check

Price: $0.2650 Vol: Volume 1,775,502 vs 20-da...

normal vol

$0.2650 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,775,502 vs 20-day average 1,813,935 (relative volume 0.98x) shows typical trading interest. normal

Technical Shares at 0.2611 trade well below 200-day MA 0.97 and remain 90.72% under the 52-week high, only 12.49% above the 52-week low.

Peers on Argus

AIIO gained 8.39% while peers showed mixed moves (e.g., NWTN +16.81%, VLCN -7.28...

AIIO gained 8.39% while peers showed mixed moves (e.g., NWTN +16.81%, VLCN -7.28%, LVWR +14.67%, EMPD -0.89%, NIU +4.32%), pointing to stock-specific reaction.

Previous Partnership,AI Reports

3 past events · Latest: Nov 21 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 3 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 21	Fintech partnership	Positive	-5.1%	Zand Bank MOU linking Robo.ai hardware with regulated digital banking system.
Sep 22	Vehicle JV deal	Positive	+3.7%	RoBUS commercial vehicle joint venture and new Chief Industrial Officer.
Sep 10	eVTOL joint venture	Positive	+1.9%	RoVTOL eVTOL JV in Dubai to deploy multiple electric aircraft models.

Pattern Detected

Partnership/AI announcements have led to modest, mixed moves: one small decline and two low-single-digit gains, suggesting generally constructive but not explosive past reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the past months, Robo.ai has repeatedly used partnership-driven announcements to advance its AI and mobility strategy. Prior deals covered fintech with Zand Bank, a commercial vehicle joint venture with JW Group, and an eVTOL venture with Ewatt Aerospace. Price reactions ranged from -5.1% to +3.66%, indicating measured market responses. Today’s TGG reseller agreement extends this pattern into AI compute infrastructure across MENA and Southeast Asia, reinforcing the same strategic theme.

Historical Comparison

partnership,AI

+3.6 %

Average Historical Move

Historical Analysis

In the last three partnership/AI announcements, AIIO moved an average of 3.56%. Today’s 8.39% gain is stronger than typical but remains within a single‑digit reaction range.

Typical Pattern

Partnerships have expanded from fintech (Zand Bank) to vehicles (JW Group) and eVTOLs (Ewatt). The TGG deal adds AI compute infrastructure distribution, broadening Robo.ai’s machine‑economy ecosystem.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details a three‑year Gold Reseller Agreement positioning Robo.ai as a compute gate...

Analysis

This announcement details a three‑year Gold Reseller Agreement positioning Robo.ai as a compute gateway for AI infrastructure in MENA and Southeast Asia, targeting a revenue opportunity exceeding $100 million within fast‑growing edge AI markets of $6.0 billion (APAC) and $3.1 billion (MEA) for 2026. In context of earlier partnerships in fintech, vehicles, and eVTOLs, investors may watch execution on recurring revenue, capital structure changes from prior registrations, and progress toward large-scale deployments.

Key Terms

edge inference servers, cpu, gpu, compound annual growth rate (cagr), +1 more

5 terms

edge inference servers technical

"distribute TGG's edge inference servers for fully autonomous vehicles, advanced CPU"

Edge inference servers are computers placed close to where data is created that run trained AI models to make real‑time predictions or decisions—think of a local calculator that answers questions instantly instead of emailing a distant office. For investors, they matter because they cut delay and bandwidth costs, improve privacy and reliability, and enable new products or services that can boost revenue or reduce operating expenses.

cpu technical

"advanced CPU and GPU server systems, as well as storage and networking systems"

The CPU (central processing unit) is the main chip in a computer or smart device that carries out instructions and runs software—think of it as the device’s brain that does the actual thinking and decision-making. Investors care because a faster, more efficient CPU can make products more competitive and boost sales and margins, while production problems, supply shortages, or falling prices can cut profits for makers and suppliers.

gpu technical

"advanced CPU and GPU server systems, as well as storage and networking systems"

A GPU (graphics processing unit) is a specialized computer chip designed to handle many calculations at once, originally for rendering images and video but now widely used for tasks like artificial intelligence, data analysis and high-performance computing. Investors watch GPU demand and prices because strong sales often signal growth for chip makers and their customers, affect profit margins and capital spending, and can forecast wider trends in gaming, AI adoption and cloud services.

compound annual growth rate (cagr) financial

"projected to reach approximately $6.0 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)"

Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) shows how much an investment grows, on average, each year over a certain period. It’s like measuring how fast a plant grows each year, smoothing out the ups and downs to see the overall growth trend. Investors use CAGR to compare different investments and see which one has the best long-term performance.

recurring revenue stream financial

"The collaboration is designed to generate a recurring revenue stream tied to the complete"

A recurring revenue stream is reliable income a company earns regularly from ongoing customer payments — for example subscriptions, service contracts, or repeat billing — rather than one-off sales. Like a landlord collecting monthly rent or someone paying a monthly streaming fee, it makes future cash flow easier to predict and reduces reliance on occasional big deals, which investors value because it signals steadier growth, lower short-term risk, and simpler forecasting.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO), a company specializing in AI-driven autonomous systems, today announced a three-year Gold Reseller Agreement with The Ghazi Group ("TGG"), a full-stack AI infrastructure and solutions provider. The agreement grants Robo.ai Gold Reseller status to distribute TGG's edge inference servers for fully autonomous vehicles, advanced CPU and GPU server systems, as well as storage and networking systems across the MENA and selected Southeast Asian markets. The partnership is underpinned by Robo.ai's regional integration capabilities, regulatory familiarity, and existing enterprise deployment footprint in the covered markets, addressing the high growth, high potential AI infrastructure demand.

In 2026, the Asia Pacific (APAC) edge AI market is projected to reach approximately $6.0 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.8%. The Middle East & Africa (MEA) edge AI market, while currently smaller at an estimated $3.1 billion for the same period, is experiencing rapid growth driven largely by strategic national investments, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The partnership between Robo.ai and TGG is positioned to capture a share of this growth, creating a revenue opportunity exceeding $100 million in MENA and Southeast Asia.

This partnership fundamentally transforms Robo.ai's role from an AI robotic platform to a critical 'compute gateway' for enterprise and sovereign AI deployment.  By accessing to essential AI infrastructure, Robo.ai is positioned at the strategic intersection of AI software, robotics, and the underlying compute architecture required for large-scale implementation.

Shafi Khan, President and CEO of The Ghazi Group stated, "We are pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Robo.ai to accelerate breakthrough innovation in fully autonomous mobility and support Robo.ai's initiative to become the first Made-in-UAE fully autonomous vehicle manufacturer, and to become a leader in the smart open machine economy. We are committed to supporting our clients and our partners in this unique and strategic market."

Robo.ai CEO Benjamin Zhai stated: "In an era of rapid technological and geopolitical change, Robo.ai has been forging its own path of evolution. Our strategic focus on the AI machine economy is proving its merit. We also recognize that even the best products and R&D cannot stand without foundational infrastructure and compute power. This partnership with TGG is a milestone in building Robo.ai's strategic moat and solidifying our operational foundation."

The collaboration is designed to generate a recurring revenue stream tied to the complete AI deployment lifecycle. Revenue will be driven not only by hardware but also by associated system integration, software licensing, and long-term technical support and service contracts. This model aligns Robo.ai's success directly with the scaling and maintenance of its clients' AI capabilities.

About The Ghazi Group

The Ghazi Group (TGG) is a U.S.-based advanced technology infrastructure supplier focused on enabling high-performance computing deployments for mission-critical AI initiatives. Headquartered in Miami, Florida and registered in Delaware, TGG serves as a certified reseller and delivery partner for Supermicro, Blaize Technologies, and other leading AI technology providers, offering engineering-led sourcing, integration, and deployment of enterprise-grade GPU/CPU platforms, rack-scale server solutions, and edge inference systems for real-time, data-intensive applications. Through a vetted global partner ecosystem, TGG supports large organizations in South Asia and clients across the EMEA Region delivering compliant, scalable compute infrastructure designed to accelerate sovereign AI programs, industrial innovation, and next-generation intelligent mobility.

About Robo.ai Inc.

Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO) is a technology company based in the UAE, dedicated to developing a global AI-enabled robotics platform. The company aims to create a decentralized AI network for connecting AI terminals and promoting an intelligent future. Their focus includes integrating AI into smart devices and smart assets.

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes may differ materially from expectations — please refer to the company's SEC filings for details.

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FAQ

What did Robo.ai (AIIO) announce on January 23, 2026?

Robo.ai announced a three-year Gold Reseller Agreement with The Ghazi Group to distribute edge inference servers, CPU/GPU systems, storage and networking in MENA and selected Southeast Asia.

How large is the market opportunity cited in Robo.ai's AIIO partnership?

The release cites APAC edge AI projected at $6.0 billion in 2026 (CAGR 26.8%) and MEA at $3.1 billion, with a projected revenue opportunity exceeding $100 million in MENA and Southeast Asia.

What revenue sources will Robo.ai (AIIO) expect from the Ghazi Group partnership?

Robo.ai expects recurring revenue from hardware sales, system integration, software licensing, and long-term technical support and services.

What regions are covered by Robo.ai's (AIIO) reseller agreement with The Ghazi Group?

The agreement covers the MENA region and selected Southeast Asian markets.

How long is the Robo.ai (AIIO) reseller agreement with The Ghazi Group?

The contract term is three years.