ROX Motor has signed a strategic agreement with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group to establish the Middle East’s first Advanced AI Manufacturing Center in Abu Dhabi.
The agreement announced during the Make it in the Emirates 2026 forum will focus on developing advanced automotive manufacturing capabilities powered by artificial intelligence and new energy technologies.
ROX said that the facility will combine advanced new energy technologies with intelligent manufacturing systems to support production for regional and international markets.
Through the partnership, ROX will utilize KEZAD Group’s industrial infrastructure and logistics network to develop a large-scale intelligent automotive manufacturing project in Abu Dhabi.
According to the plan, the Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre is scheduled to begin operations in the second half of 2026.
The facility is expected to reach an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles by 2030 and could contribute up to 10 percent to the UAE’s Operation 300 billion initiative.
Once operational, the centre will support vehicle production and exports across Middle Eastern and international markets through scalable AI-enabled manufacturing systems.
Jarvis Yan Founder, Chief Executive Officer ROX
“Through our agreement with KEZAD Group, we are bringing advanced AI manufacturing capabilities to Abu Dhabi and helping position the emirates as a globally connected manufacturing and export hub, supporting a broader supply chain around our manufacturing footprint and regional expansion. We are shaping an AI-driven industrial ecosystem in Abu Dhabi that evolves alongside the UAE’s long-term development ambitions.”
Abdullah Al Hameli, Chief Executive Officer of Economic Cities and Free Zones at AD Ports Group, noted that, “Our agreement with ROX reflects KEZAD’s continued role in enabling industrial growth by attracting high-quality investments into Abu Dhabi. As global supply chains evolve, KEZAD provides businesses with the infrastructure, connectivity, and regulatory environment required to scale efficiently and compete internationally.”
