More than 300 CEOs and Chairmen, representing more than USD 61 trillion in assets already confirmed to attend ADFW 2026Largest edition to date will feature 75 events across eight stages, including 10 new events and platforms spanning hedge funds, real estate, healthcare, infrastructure, tokenisation, energy and geo-economicsNew strategic collaborations with the International Monetary Fund, The European Union, Arab Monetary Fund, AIMA, Atlantic Council, CNBC, Yicai, Semafor, and other international institutions

ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2026 is shaping up to be its most ambitious edition yet with a major expansion to its programme, partnerships and global speaker line up.

Hosted by ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the fifth edition of ADFW 2026, taking place from 7–10 December 2026, will reflect the growing scale and calibre of the global community it convenes. Over 300 global financial leaders representing more than USD 61 trillion in assets are already confirmed to attend, putting this year’s event on track to surpass last year’s record of USD 62 trillion.

An expanded international agenda

Under the theme ‘The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships’, ADFW 2026 will expand from 60 events across six stages in 2025 to 75 events across eight stages.

The programme will introduce 10 new events and platforms, including the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Summit; AIMA Global Hedge Fund Leadership Platform; and Health Finance & Innovation Forum with the Atlantic Council.

Other additions include the CNBC AI Capital Stack Summit, Next Three Billion Summit with Semafor, Treasury Leadership Forum, US-UAE Trade Corridor Forum, Hub71 Growth Stage and New Energy Finance with XRG, alongside sessions covering AI and financial markets, stablecoins, tokenisation, energy and the changing geopolitical investment landscape.

ADFW will also deepen connections between international markets with dedicated forums and dialogues focused on China, South Korea, the European Union and the United States, supporting cross-border investment and business partnerships.

The new platforms will complement ADFW’s established flagship events spanning global markets, asset management, fintech, AI and sustainable finance, alongside the UBS Investor Forum.

ADFW 2026 Partnerships

Reflecting this year’s theme, ADFW is expanding its collaborations with international financial institutions, industry bodies and policymakers to create specialized platforms across the four days.

The Arab Monetary Fund will convene its Regional FinTech Working Group at ADFW, bringing together senior regional regulators and stakeholders. Meanwhile, collaborations with UBS, Standard Chartered, Hanwha Finance, Binance and ADIO will span investment, wealth, AI and international markets.

The Global Financial Regulators Summit will be significantly expanded, with regulators from more than 50 countries expected to participate in discussions on tokenisation, regulatory innovation and the evolution of global financial frameworks.

H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, said: “Abu Dhabi’s rise as a global centre for capital is being reinforced by the growing scale and ambition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week. This year, we are bringing together a broader community of global investors, financial institutions, policymakers, innovators and entrepreneurs, with an expanded agenda that reflects where capital is moving and where new opportunities are emerging.

“But scale alone is not the measure of ADFW’s success. Its strength lies in the partnerships it creates. As markets become more interconnected and the forces shaping investment more complex, ADFW provides a platform for the world’s financial community to build relationships, exchange perspectives and create opportunities that extend well beyond the week itself.”

Global leaders join the speaker line-up

Newly confirmed speakers include the founders of multi-billion-dollar technology unicorns Crusoe, Higgsfield AI, and XPANCEO, CBE; David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group; and senior leaders from JPMorgan, Santander, Morgan Stanley, State Street, and UBS. The expanding line-up also includes CEOs, founders, and chairmen from leading institutions, such Standard Chartered, Revolut, Stonepeak, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Christie’s, Systematica Investments, and GCM Grosvenor.

Four days focused on the forces reshaping global capital

Across four thematic days, ADFW will examine the mamar forces influencing capital allocation and economic growth in 2027 and beyond. Day One will focus on Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Economy, global markets and macroeconomic megatrends; Day Two on asset management, private markets and wealth; Day Three on AI, fintech, digital assets and financial innovation; and Day Four on sustainable finance and long-term economic and societal resilience.

Further speakers and programme details will be announced in the lead-up to ADFW 2026. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.adfw.com/

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dreame Technology today announced the grand opening of its fourth flagship store in Singapore, located at Suntec City, on September 26, 2026. Located at 3 Temasek Boulevard, Towers 3 & 4, Singapore, the new flagship store marks another step in Dreame’s growing retail presence in Singapore, giving consumers a dedicated space to discover, experience and interact with its latest smart home technologies.

Smart Solutions for Everyday Living The Suntec City flagship store brings together Dreame’s diverse range of products, spanning robot vacuums, wet and dry vacuums, personal care, air purifiers, kitchen appliances and massagers. The space is designed as more than a place to shop, allowing visitors to explore products in person, experience selected technologies through hands-on demonstrations and receive personalised product recommendations based on their individual needs, home environment and lifestyle.

At the heart of the new store is the X60 Ultra Extreme, Dreame’s latest flagship robot vacuum and mop. Visitors can see its advanced cleaning technologies in action, including its Dual UltraExtend Arm, which combines up to 12cm SideReach Vacuuming with 18cm MopExtend to reach closer to edges and corners. The X60 Ultra Extreme also features an 8.9cm Ultra-Slim VersaLift Body, up to 42,000Pa suction power, AI-Enhanced OmniSight System and 10cm ProLeap Obstacle Crossing, designed to navigate and clean across different home environments.

Beyond robot cleaning, the store showcases Dreame’s broader lifestyle portfolio. The FP10 Pet Air Purifier and MF10 Bladeless Fan offer solutions for indoor air care, while kitchen appliances including the SLM60 Ice Cream & Slushie & Dessert Maker and AF30 Air Fryer are designed to bring greater convenience to everyday food preparation and home gatherings. With Singapore experiencing periods of haze, air care will also be an area of focus for visitors looking to better understand indoor air quality and explore suitable solutions for their homes. The retail team can provide guidance based on individual home environments and needs, alongside demonstrations across selected product categories.

Celebrating the Grand Opening with Singapore Consumers
To celebrate the opening, Dreame will introduce a selection of special opening offers and limited-edition gifts across its product range. Highlights include a $49 Mini Hair Dryer, selected Buy More, Save More offers across beauty and massager products, and exclusive gifts available with qualifying purchases, including a Dreame Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake.

Visitors can also take part in a special X60 Ultra Extreme soccer challenge, where the robot’s extended mop reaches out to kick a soccer ball towards a goal. The interactive activation gives visitors an engaging way to see the X60 Ultra Extreme’s MopExtend technology in action.

As a participation gift, challenge participants will receive a Dreame tote bag, while the highest scorer will receive a full set of Cristiano Ronaldo merchandise, including a limited-edition cap, tote bag, jersey and other items, together with a Dreame Mini Hair Dryer.

The grand opening also coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival, a time traditionally associated with family, togetherness and gatherings at home. The new flagship store brings together Dreame’s diverse range of smart home and lifestyle products to support everyday moments, from keeping the home clean and comfortable to preparing food and enjoying personal wellness at home.

About Dreame Technology
Established in 2017, Dreame Technology is a trailblazer in smart home appliances that enhance lives through cutting-edge technology. The official distributor for Dreame Technology in Singapore is DM Dasher Pte Ltd. Stay updated by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, or visit https://dreame.sg/.

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Marine Security Project to Be the First Tenant, Advancing the Company’s Advanced Manufacturing Strategy in the UAE

UMM AL QUWAIN, UAE, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO) (“Robo.ai” or the “Company”) today announced that a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Umm Al Quwain for Phase I of the ALIF Holding Group Industrial Park (the “Industrial Park”). The first of the Industrial Park’s three planned phases will have a designed gross floor area of approximately 8,845 square meters and is expected to involve the refurbishment of existing factory premises to provide local integration and manufacturing capabilities for ALIF Holding’s industrial projects. The site is intended to be held by a majority-owned subsidiary of ALIF Holding whose registration in Umm Al Quwain is in progress; the related transfer procedures are underway and subject to approval by the competent authorities.

The Phase I groundbreaking marks an important step in ALIF Holding’s efforts to bring its projects into operation through the Industrial Park and establish a local industrial platform. For Robo.ai, the Industrial Park is an important part of its advanced manufacturing strategy. It will support the industrial application of relevant technologies and products in the UAE, facilitate commercialization with government, critical infrastructure and industrial customers, and underpin the development of the Company’s intelligent infrastructure business.

Robo.ai previously announced plans to establish Alif Maritec, focused on marine security and intelligent maritime infrastructure. It is expected to be the first majority-owned subsidiary project to move into Phase I following refurbishment and operational readiness. Its proposed portfolio focuses on three areas:

Marine oil spill emergency response. The proposed system would connect spill detection, containment and recovery with water-quality verification. It is intended to link the main stages of marine pollution response, from identifying a spill and limiting its spread to recovering spilled material and checking water conditions, supporting coordinated emergency operations.

Land border security. For desert border protection, the planned solution would combine physical barriers, field sensors and unified command. By connecting on-site protection and detection with early warning and response coordination, it is intended to help operational teams understand conditions along the protected boundary and organize responses.

AI-enabled defense and intelligent monitoring. The proposed portfolio includes AI-enabled defense systems and a smart monitoring platform for critical infrastructure protection. The platform would use AI analytics and sensor data fusion to bring multiple sources of information into a real-time view of on-site conditions, supporting centralized command, assessment and coordinated response.

Phase I is intended to provide facilities for local manufacturing of these proposed products and for the integration of equipment and software systems, connecting development of the Industrial Park with specific project needs. Other ALIF Holding projects would be accommodated as business needs evolve.

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by H.E. Dr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, Chairman of ALIF Holding, together with Sheikh Ali bin Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi, a member of the ruling family of the Emirate of Ajman, and Sheikh Saqr bin Saud Al Mualla and Sheikh Al Mualla bin Ahmed Al Mualla, members of the ruling family of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain. The attending guests spoke highly of ALIF Holding’s industrial development plans and progress.

The ALIF Holding Group Industrial Park is planned to be developed in three phases. Phase I will use and refurbish existing factory premises to accommodate near-term projects; Phase II will involve the construction of new factory facilities to expand manufacturing capacity; and Phase III will provide reserve space for future projects and business expansion. This phased approach is designed to align facility development with business needs while balancing near-term plan with long-term growth. ALIF Holding aims to have at least three project companies establish operations in the Industrial Park by the end of 2026, subject to the availability and readiness of suitable premises and progress of each project.

“This project marks a new beginning for ALIF in the industrial sector,” said Dr. Jasem Al Mansoori Chief Executive Officer of ALIF Holding. “Our goal is to combine advanced technologies with local manufacturing and build businesses that create long-term value for the UAE while serving international markets.”

The Phase I refurbishment, the establishment of project companies within the Industrial Park and the commencement of commercial production will proceed in stages as the relevant conditions are met. The timing of each step will depend on the progress of the relevant works, completion of necessary company formation and approval procedures, availability of funding, and operational readiness.

About ALIF Holding

ALIF Holding is Robo.ai’s Abu Dhabi-based industrial group, focused on intelligent software, intelligent equipment and the development of local industrial capabilities. Through international technology collaboration and local integration, it aims to develop intelligent systems and products for governments, critical infrastructure and industrial customers.

About Robo.ai Inc.

Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO), headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a Nasdaq-listed technology group building intelligent infrastructure across four platforms: artificial intelligence; robotics and smart mobility; advanced manufacturing; and digital assets and capital. Its industrial group, ALIF Holding, is dedicated to building intelligent industries through the development, integration and manufacturing of AI systems, serving government, public sector and mission-critical domains. Through its majority-owned subsidiary Neurovia AI, the Company develops AI software and visual data infrastructure. Quantum Core Capital (“QC Capital”), its AI-powered deep-tech holding and venture-building platform, incubates, invests in and operates businesses across artificial intelligence, robotics, digital infrastructure and the next-generation digital economy.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include statements regarding the three-phase development plan and reserve space for the ALIF Holding Group Industrial Park; the proposed site holding and transfer arrangements; the target for at least three project companies to establish an on-site presence in the Industrial Park by the end of 2026; Phase I refurbishment and occupancy; subsequent phased development; the proposed establishment of Alif Maritec; planned products, solutions and their intended uses; local manufacturing capabilities; and expected strategic benefits. These statements may be identified by terms such as “plans,” “targets,” “expects,” “intends,” “aims,” “will,” “future” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future results. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the ability to secure and maintain necessary site rights, complete construction or refurbishment, obtain funding, establish project companies and recruit personnel; the availability of required licenses, permits and regulatory or other approvals; technology development, integration, validation and commercialization; Robo.ai’s financial condition and results of operations, limited operating history in its current business, and ability to generate positive cash flow and profits; market demand, competition, operational, legal and economic conditions; and changes in government incentives, subsidies or other policies. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Robo.ai’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual reports on Form 20-F and reports on Form 6-K. All information provided in this press release is as of its date. Robo.ai does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities and should not be construed as an endorsement by any government or government agency.

Media Contacts

ALIF Holding Corporate Communications
Email: info@alifholding.ai
Website: www.alifholding.ai

Robo.ai Inc. Corporate Communications
Email: pr@roboai.group

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