Faraday Future Deepens UAE Push with Tech Pact, FX Super One Delivery

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE – December 24, 2025 – Embattled electric vehicle maker Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. has significantly deepened its strategic commitment to the Middle East, announcing a multifaceted partnership with Ras Al Khaimah's technology and innovation hub and celebrating key vehicle deliveries that signal momentum in the crucial market.

In a move announced Tuesday, the California-based company's Middle East subsidiary signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with RAK Digital Assets Oasis, also known as RAK Innovation City. The agreement outlines a plan for collaboration on next-generation technologies, while the delivery of a second ultra-luxury "FX Super One" vehicle in the UAE underscores the company's operational progress in the region.

A Partnership Forged in Future Tech

The core of the announcement is the strategic cooperation MOU between Faraday Future (FF) and RAK Innovation City. This partnership aims to leverage the UAE's burgeoning status as a global technology hub by focusing on three cutting-edge domains: artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, and the complex field of embodied intelligence.

According to the agreement, the two parties will explore the joint establishment of dedicated research and innovation centers within the emirate. The goal is to create a demonstrative industrial ecosystem by integrating FF's technological capabilities with the resources and forward-thinking vision of RAK Innovation City. This collaboration intends to research, test, and deploy real-world applications of these advanced technologies, positioning Ras Al Khaimah as a benchmark for next-generation urban development.

Paul Dawalibi, CEO of RAK Innovation City, lauded the partnership. “FF is not only one of Innovation City’s most important innovation partners, but also a long-term strategic partner aligned with our future-oriented vision,” he commented. “We look forward to working closely with FF to drive deep innovation across AI, embodied intelligence, and Web3.”

For Faraday Future, the partnership provides a crucial foothold in a region that is actively investing in diversifying its economy beyond oil. The company has long promoted its vehicles not just as transportation, but as a "third internet living space." The focus on AI and embodied intelligence aligns with its vision of creating vehicles that learn and adapt to their users, while the Web3 component could explore decentralized applications, vehicle data ownership, and new digital economies built around the mobility ecosystem.

“RAK Innovation City is the world’s first future-focused urban development platform, strategically centered on cutting-edge technologies,” said Tin Mok, Head of FF Middle East. He highlighted the city's synergistic ecosystem of government, enterprise, and capital, expressing high confidence that FF can leverage its experience to "write a new chapter and creating new milestones together.”

High-Profile Deliveries Signal Market Entry

Beyond the strategic MOU, Faraday Future showcased tangible progress on the ground. The company held a co-creation delivery ceremony for its "FX Super One" model, handing the keys over to RAK Innovation City itself. This marks the second delivery of the exclusive model in the UAE, a significant milestone for the brand's presence in the Gulf.

The first FX Super One in the country was delivered to global football legend Andrés Iniesta, a move that immediately attached a high-profile, luxury status to the brand in the region. The FX strategy aims to bring the high-end technology developed for the flagship FF 91 to a broader market, and these initial deliveries to prominent clients are a key part of building brand cachet.

In addition to the FX delivery, FF announced it has completed the transaction process for its next FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance vehicle. The car is slated for Hebron Sher, the Co-Founder and CEO of ZEVO, with a formal delivery ceremony planned for January 2026. This confirms another sale and demonstrates a pipeline of deliveries, a critical indicator for investors and the market.

To support this growing activity, the company is solidifying its local operational footprint. FF currently operates an approximately 108,000-square-foot regional factory and operations center in Ras Al Khaimah. This facility is designed to support the production of both the high-end FF 91 and the planned FX models. The company has also outlined plans for a Phase II expansion of this hub to increase localized production capacity and meet anticipated user demand.

The Road Ahead Remains Paved with Challenges

While the announcements from the UAE paint a picture of progress and forward momentum, Faraday Future continues to navigate a complex and perilous business environment. The company's own press release underscores the significant hurdles that lie ahead, tempering the celebratory tone of the partnership and delivery news.

Crucially, the memorandum of understanding with RAK Digital Assets Oasis is non-binding. Transforming this statement of intent into a definitive, operational agreement will be a key next step. Furthermore, the company's forward-looking statements acknowledge a number of substantial risks. These include securing the necessary, and substantial, funding to execute its FX strategy and the broader expansion plans.

The company has been transparent about its lack of sufficient share capital and the need for stockholder approval to increase it, a move that could lead to significant dilution for current investors. Continued operation as a "going concern" remains a persistent challenge, dependent on improving its liquidity, managing outstanding obligations, and achieving profitability after a long history of losses.

The success of these Middle East initiatives is therefore not just a regional goal, but a critical test for the company's global viability. The ability to convert the MOU into a binding agreement, secure funding for its factory expansion, and successfully homologate and sell its vehicles in the UAE market will be closely watched by investors. The path to establishing a new energy vehicle ecosystem in the Middle East is ambitious, and its execution will be a defining factor in Faraday Future's long-term survival and success.