Robo.ai has announced plans to establish ALIF Composites in the United Arab Emirates through its majority-owned subsidiary ALIF Holding. Production is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026, with annual manufacturing capacity of 10 million square metres of composite raw materials planned for 2027.
ALIF Composites is expected to operate at the ALIF Holding Group Industrial Park in Umm Al Quwain, where Phase I of the industrial development broke ground on 25 September 2026. Its planned portfolio includes carbon fibre composites, prepregs, custom components and engineering services for marine, mobility, energy and industrial customers.
The project is intended to build integrated capabilities spanning materials manufacturing and engineered product delivery, complementing ALIF Maritec’s planned intelligent systems activities. Initial priorities will include production readiness, product validation and customer development.
The stated objective is to convert the new manufacturing capabilities into batch deliveries and recurring supply business, strengthening the group’s advanced manufacturing presence and supporting the development of a regional composites supply chain.
The scale of the project is significant, although the announced figure should be considered planned capacity rather than confirmed output. Robo.ai notes that the 10 million m² target does not represent a commitment to 2027 production, sales or revenue, while implementation remains dependent on factors including site arrangements, funding, permits, commissioning and operational readiness.
If implemented as planned, ALIF Composites could contribute to strengthening the Middle East’s role in advanced composite materials manufacturing, particularly in carbon fibre and prepreg production for mobility and industrial applications.
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15 October 2026
