Why Is Robo.ai Stock Gaining Today?

by | Jan 23, 2026 | General

Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ:AIIO) stock climbed in early trading Friday after the company unveiled an international partnership.

Robo.ai said it signed a multiyear agreement with The Ghazi Group, expanding its role selling AI infrastructure in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

In a recent deals, Robo.ai signed an MOU with Zand Bank PJSC in November to connect its hardware ecosystem with the bank’s regulated digital finance rails.

That collaboration targets AED stablecoin payments, compliant digital asset custody and real-world asset tokenization for machine-economy use cases.

According to Benzinga Pro, AIIO stock has lost over 63% in the past year.

Expanding AI Infrastructure Footprint

Under the latest deal, Robo.ai will act as a gold-level reseller for edge AI servers, network gear and advanced compute systems from TGG.

Robo.ai said it can now market those systems for use in autonomous vehicles and enterprise AI deployments.

Thefirm plans to use its integration skills and regulatory experience in the covered regions to support customer rollouts.

Robo.ai said the Asia Pacific edge AI market could exceed $6 billion in 2026.

The company said the Middle East and Africa edge AI market is smaller but growing quickly, aided by major investments.

Revenue Model And Strategic Positioning

Robo.ai said the reseller agreement could create more than $100 million in revenue opportunities across MENA and Southeast Asia.

CEO Benjamin Zhai said the deal strengthens the company’s position across AI software, robotics and compute infrastructure.

He said, “We also recognize that even the best products and R&D cannot stand without foundational infrastructure and compute power.”

The Ghazi Group President and CEO Shafi Khan said the alliance will accelerate innovation in autonomous mobility.

Khan said his firm will support Robo.ai’s push to become a Made-in-UAE autonomous vehicle manufacturer.

Robo.ai said it expects recurring revenue tied to the AI deployment lifecycle, including hardware, software licensing and service contracts.

AIIO Price Action: Robo.ai shares are trading higher by 44.27% to $0.3767 premarket at last check Friday.

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