Robo.ai to Acquire 51% of AED100M UAE Car Trader for Hardware Distribution

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Robo.ai will acquire 51% of UAE Chinasky Car Trading FZE, which booked AED100 million (USD30 million) revenue in fiscal 2025 across 20+ Asian, African and European markets. It transforms CCT’s Jebel Ali Free Zone network into a global distribution hub for Robo.ai’s Robotaxis and eVTOL aircraft.

1. Acquisition Details

Robo.ai entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a 51% equity interest in Chinasky Car Trading FZE, an automotive trading company located in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone. CCT generated over AED100 million (USD30 million) in fiscal 2025 revenue and maintains trade operations across more than 20 markets in Asia, North Africa and Eastern Europe.

2. Distribution Network Impact

The acquisition converts CCT’s established logistics and re-export framework into a global distribution hub for Robo.ai’s intelligent hardware offerings. This integration is designed to shorten market entry cycles, reduce capital expenditure on channel development and enhance operational efficiency.

3. Future Hardware Integration

Robo.ai will leverage CCT’s network to deploy its next-generation Robotaxis and eVTOL aircraft and enable its RoBUS commercial vehicle joint venture to access immediate distribution in key emerging markets. The move supports expansion into autonomous mobility, intelligent logistics and smart asset services.

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