Micropolis Completes Successful Pilot Program with Saudi Ministry of Interior and Receives New Agreement for 270 Additional Surveillance Robots from QSS Robotics
Rhea-AI Summary
Micropolis (NYSE: MCRP) completed a one-month pilot with the Saudi Ministry of Interior at an ARAMCO oil refinery and the Riyadh national power station, validating off-road performance, autonomous systems, L-band communications, and AI functionality for industrial and critical infrastructure sites.
QSS Robotics issued an additional LOI for 270 robots, adding to a prior 500-unit LOI and bringing the total indicated volume to 770 robots.
Positive
- Pilot validated robots across two high-security sites including ARAMCO refinery and Riyadh power station
- Total indicated order volume reached 770 units via LOIs from QSS Robotics
- Full system validation included mechanics, autonomy, L-band radio, and AI incident reporting
Negative
- Purchase volume is currently documented as Letters of Intent, which are non-binding and may not convert to firm contracts
Details
News Market Reaction – MCRP
In the Feb 3 session, MCRP gained 6.33%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
- Additional robots LOI
- 270 robots
- New Letter of Intent from QSS Robotics in Saudi Arabia
- Prior robots LOI
- 500 robots
- Previously issued non-binding LOI with QSS Robotics
- Total indicated volume
- 770 robots
- Combined volume under QSS Robotics LOIs in Saudi Arabia
- Pilot duration
- one-month
- Pilot program with Saudi Ministry of Interior at two strategic sites
- Strategic pilot sites
- 2 sites
- ARAMCO oil refinery and Riyadh national power station
- Resale registration
- 7,100,000 shares
- Ordinary shares registered for resale by Streeterville Capital in 424B3
- Warrant shares
- 5,000,000 shares at $5.00
- Shares issuable on exercise of warrant per 424B3 filing
- Note conversion
- 2,100,000 shares at $2.75
- Shares issuable on conversion of $5,430,000 promissory note
Historical Context
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MoU to develop and industrialise an Autonomous Logistics Platform with UAE partners.
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Launch of Autonomous Logistics Platform with heavy-duty UGV specs at UMEX 2026.
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Non-binding LOI with QSS to expand robotics and AI security in Saudi Arabia.
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Announcement of IP67-rated NVIDIA-based edge computing module for robots.
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Participation in DRIFTx exhibition showcasing UGV and AI security solutions.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Key Terms
unmanned ground vehicles technical
l-band radio communications technical
ai system functionality technical
letter of intent financial
premises security forces command regulatory
autonomous security systems technical
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Pilot deployed across two strategic sites including ARAMCO Oil refinery and Riyadh national power station in collaboration with Saudi Ministry of Interior Premises Security Forces Command
Agreement with QSS Robotics brings total number of robotics to be ordered to 770
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micropolis Robotics (NYSE: MCRP) (“Micropolis” or the “Company”), a pioneer in unmanned ground vehicles (“UGVs”) and AI-driven autonomous mobility solutions, announced today the successful completion of a one-month pilot program with the Saudi Ministry of Interior (“MOI”) across two strategic sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: an ARAMCO oil refinery and the Riyadh national power station.

The pilot was conducted in collaboration with QSS Robotics, Micropolis’ local deployment and integration partner in Saudi Arabia, and under the supervision of the MOI Premises Security Forces Command, validating the robots’ operational performance across complex industrial and critical infrastructure environments.
Following the success of the pilot program, Micropolis also announced that it has received an additional Letter of Intent (“LOI”) from QSS Robotics to supply 270 robots, on top of the previously issued LOI for 500 robots, bringing the total indicated volume to 770 robots.
The pilot program included full validation of the robot’s off-road mechanical performance, autonomous system capabilities, L-band radio communications, and AI system functionality, ensuring readiness for large-scale deployment across high-security and mission-critical sites.
Micropolis’ solutions are designed to enhance situational awareness, improve security coverage, and support security forces in executing high-frequency patrol and monitoring tasks with increased efficiency.
Fareed Aljawhari, CEO of Micropolis Robotics, commented, “We are proud to have successfully completed this pilot project with the Saudi Ministry of Interior at two highly demanding critical infrastructure environments — ARAMCO’s refinery and the Riyadh national power station. This milestone reinforces the reliability of Micropolis robots in real-world operations, and validates our ability to deliver autonomous surveillance, connectivity performance, and real-time incident reporting using Microspot AI at scale.”
Mr. Aljawhari added, “Receiving an additional LOI for 270 robots, on top of the existing 500-unit LOI, is a strong indication of the momentum and growing market demand for autonomous security systems in Saudi Arabia. We are honored that the MOI Premises Security Forces Command has formed a committee to evaluate and expand deployments across the Kingdom, and we remain committed to supporting Vision 2030 by enabling advanced security automation through locally-made robotics and AI.”
Dr. Elie Metri, CEO of QSS Robotics, stated, “Micropolis has proven through this pilot that its robotic platforms and AI security systems are ready for operational environments in Saudi Arabia. In partnership with the MOI Premises Security Forces Command, we are proud to support this important step toward deploying autonomous security technologies to strategic sites across the Kingdom.”
Dr. Metri added, “The additional LOI for 270 units reflects strong confidence in Micropolis’ performance and the quality of the integrated solution. QSS Robotics remains committed to supporting national security modernization by localizing deployment capabilities and ensuring successful large-scale implementation of these systems.”
About Micropolis Robotics
Micropolis is a UAE-based company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of unmanned ground vehicles (‘UGVs’), AI systems, and smart infrastructure for urban, security, and industrial applications. The Company’s vertically integrated capabilities cover everything from mechatronics and embedded systems to AI software and high-level autonomy.
For more information please visit www.micropolis.ai.
About QSS Robotics
QSS Robotics is a Saudi-based robotics solutions and integration company focused on deploying advanced autonomous technologies for security, industrial, and government applications. As a strategic local partner of Micropolis Robotics, QSS supports in-country deployment, integration, and operational scaling within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Micropolis Investor Contact:
KCSA Strategic Communications
Valter Pinto, Managing Director
PH: (212) 896-1254
Micropolis@KCSA.com
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