Former INTERPOL Chief Dr. Al-Raisi Named Chairman of Alif Holding

The appointment, effective immediately, places the former security leader at the helm of a company designed to integrate software and equipment platforms. Alif Holding centers its operations on the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, targeting sectors such as energy, mining, public safety, and smart city development. The firm emphasizes "Made in UAE" manufacturing and open-architecture systems to meet rigorous security and reliability standards required for government-grade deployments.

Dr. Al-Raisi brings four decades of experience in digital transformation and global security governance to the role. His mandate includes overseeing corporate governance, risk management, and compliance standards as the group scales its footprint from the GCC region to international markets. He currently serves as Chairman of Neurovia AI, another Robo.ai subsidiary. According to the company, his expertise in sovereign-grade AI frameworks is intended to bolster the group's positioning as a trusted partner for critical infrastructure operators.