Robo.ai Inc. has appointed Dr. Jasem Al-Mansory as Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary Alif Holding. The appointment, effective immediately, establishes the governance structure for the Abu Dhabi-headquartered intelligent industrial technology group. This move completes the core leadership team alongside the previously announced Chairman.
Industrial Technology Focus
Alif Holding plans to operate two integrated platforms covering intelligent software and equipment. The group intends to develop, integrate, and manufacture AI systems in the UAE for sectors including energy, oil and gas, ports, public safety, utilities, mining, transportation, smart cities, and critical infrastructure. H.E. Dr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, former President of INTERPOL, will chair the Board of Directors and oversee strategic direction and top-level security governance.
Building a local senior management team remains a core principle for the Group. Both the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are senior UAE nationals. The organization aims to ground its decision-making and operations locally while developing national talent and domestic industrial capability.
Leadership Background
Dr. Al-Mansory brings over three decades of experience from the UAE Ministry of Interior, retiring at the rank of Brigadier. He most recently served as Deputy Inspector General and Acting Director General. He holds a PhD in Human Resource Management from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, along with a Masters in Police Sciences and a Bachelors in Business Administration from Ajman University.
My immediate priorities are to build a management team rooted in the UAE, to establish sound operating and governance systems, and to translate the Groups technology and manufacturing capabilities into deliverable outcomes — based in the UAE, serving the GCC and reaching global markets.
— Dr. Jasem Al-Mansory, Chief Executive Officer, Alif Holding
The Chief Executive Officer will be accountable to the Board of Directors. The group focuses on combining sound governance with the ability to execute its industrial strategy.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the new CEO of Alif Holding?
Dr. Jasem Al-Mansory has been appointed CEO of Alif Holding, a subsidiary of Robo.ai Inc., bringing over three decades of experience from the UAE Ministry of Interior where he retired as a Brigadier.
What is Alif Holding's focus?
Alif Holding focuses on combining sound governance with the ability to execute its industrial strategy, concentrating on intelligent industrial technology operations in Abu Dhabi.
Who will chair the Board of Directors of Alif Holding?
H.E. Dr. Ahmed Naser Al‑Raisi, former President of INTERPOL, will chair the Board of Directors and oversee strategic direction and top‑level security governance.
What is Dr. Jasem Al-Mansory's background?
He spent more than 30 years in the UAE Ministry of Interior, retiring as a Brigadier, and holds a PhD in Human Resource Management from the University of Southampton, plus a Master’s in Police Sciences and a BA in Business Administration.
What are Alif Holding's plans for the UAE?
The group intends to develop, integrate, and manufacture AI systems in the UAE for sectors such as energy, oil and gas, ports, public safety, utilities, mining, transportation, smart cities, and critical infrastructure.
