ROX Expands AI Manufacturing in Abu Dhabi to Boost UAE's Operation 300Bn Initiative

May 7, 2026
ROX Expands AI Manufacturing in Abu Dhabi to Boost UAE's Operation 300Bn Initiative
  • ROX strengthens its presence in Abu Dhabi as a hub for AI-driven manufacturing and regional/global expansion, aligning with an integrated industrial ecosystem in the UAE.

  • The company aims to produce up to 300,000 vehicles annually by 2030 and contribute as much as 10% to the UAE’s Operation 300Bn initiative.

  • A regional spare-parts hub in Jebel Ali, in partnership with JINGDONG Logistics, will enable next-day spare parts delivery within the UAE and about a week to the rest of the MENA region, addressing after-sales needs for NEV buyers.

  • Abdullah Al Hameli of Economic Cities & Free Zones, AD Ports Group, underscored KEZAD’s role in attracting high-quality investments and providing infrastructure, connectivity, and regulatory support for international scaling.

  • KEZAD leadership highlighted its mandate to enable industrial growth, attract quality investment, and support global supply chains and manufacturing ecosystems.

  • ROX is tailoring products for the Middle East with editions like Falcon and Royal to fit regional environmental and lifestyle needs.

  • The KEZAD Musaffah facility benefits from multimodal logistics connectivity and competitive utilities, aiding regional and global market access.

  • ROX expanded banking and regional expansion support through a partnership with Standard Chartered Bank.

  • Non-oil UAE trade reached AED 3.8 trillion in 2025, signaling strong demand for industrial land and manufacturing capacity.

  • The KEZAD announcement positions it as a platform shaping the region’s future manufacturing, trade, and logistics amid Abu Dhabi and UAE diversification efforts.

  • ROX reports robust UAE and MENA sales in its luxury NEV market, with over 5,000 UAE and more than 20,000 in MENA, holding a top-three market share (over 10%) in the UAE’s luxury all-terrain SUV segment above $80,000.

  • In the UAE, ROX notes adoption of ROX 01 and ADAMAS Royal Edition by notable customers and entities, alongside strong regional sales.

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