- FF与阿联酋拉斯海马的Sheikh Abdulla Al Qassimi 的Master投资集团签署协议，标志着公司在该区域的业务拓展和全球影响力提升方面迈出了关键一步。
- 该协议的签署标志着FF在阿联酋建立运营、销售和生产制造业务方面取得了重要进展。
北京时间2024年10月25日（美国加州10月24日）——总部位于美国加州的全球共享智能电动出行生态公司Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc.（纳斯达克：FFIE）（"Faraday Future "、"FF"或 "公司"）今天正式宣布，与Sheikh Abdulla Al Qassimi的Master投资集团达成共同投资协议。Sheikh Abdulla Al Qassimi是拉斯海马酋长国皇家家族成员兼海关副主席。此次合作旨在开发公司未来位于阿联酋备受关注的拉斯海马总部。标志着FF自去年11月启动中东战略以来，正式进入了运营阶段，为公司在阿联酋的运营和销售活动奠定了基础。Master 投资集团计划于今年年底开始在拉斯海马的建设工作，FF预计将在2025年底或2026年初入驻。
FF中东负责人莫翠天代表FF中东公司签署了与拉斯海马经济区（RAKEZ）的租赁协议，用于设立包含办公空间和工程车间在内的业务场所。FF全球CEO Matthias Aydt签署了预订协议，预订了正在建设中的面积达108,000平方英尺的场所和设施，该设施将作为FF中东未来的运营枢纽。
拉斯海马位于阿联酋七个酋长国中的最北端，为众多重要公司和组织的经济枢纽，涵盖制造业、旅游业等多个领域。拉斯海马占据战略地理位置，位于欧洲、亚洲和非洲的交汇处，使其成为FF区域拓展的理想地点。
“我们一直积极推进在拉斯海马开展业务的战略，感谢酋长国对我们的热情欢迎，”FF全球CEO Matthias Aydt表示。“作为重要的工业中心，拉斯海马是建立我们业务的理想之地，共同打造出最极致的AIEV产品和技术。我们很荣幸能够参与其中。”
“很高兴能与FF签署这一协议，进一步帮助他们在阿联酋这一地理位置优越、充满潜力的地区推进业务，”Master投资集团首席执行官Sheikh Abdulla Al Qassimi表示。“该协议不仅彰显了我对FF的承诺，也展示了拉斯海马和阿联酋吸引创新电动车及技术领先企业的承诺。”
Faraday Future Signs Agreements for Ras Al Khaimah Development, Office and Engineering Space, and an Operational Hub
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· The agreement with Master Investment Group, led by Sheikh Abdulla Al Qassimi of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, underscores Faraday Future's efforts to expand regionally while simultaneously enhancing its global business stature.
· It marks a significant advancement in Faraday Future's strategy to establish its operations, sales, and potential manufacturing capabilities within the UAE.
Los Angeles, CA. (Oct. 24, 2024) -- Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE) (“FF”, “Faraday Future”, or “the Company”), a California-based leader in the shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem, has officially announced a co-investment agreement with Master Investment Group, owned by Sheikh Abdulla Al Qassimi, a member of the royal family and Deputy Chairman of Customs in Ras Al Khaimah. This collaboration is for the development of the Company's future headquarters in Ras Al Khaimah, a region highly sought after within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This development signifies the progression of Faraday Future into the operational phase following the launch of its Middle East Strategy last November, facilitating operational and sales activities within the UAE. Master Investment Group aims to commence construction in Ras Al Khaimah by the end of this year and the Company aims to occupy the premises by late 2025 or early 2026.
Tin Mok, the Head of FF UAE, representing Faraday Future Middle East FZ-LLC, has signed a lease agreement with the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) for a business location that will include office space and an engineering workshop. Matthias Aydt, the global CEO of Faraday Future, has signed a reservation agreement with RAKEZ for an in-construction facility of 108,000 square feet, which will serve as a future operational hub.
Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost Emirate of the seven that constitute the UAE and serves as an economic hub for numerous significant companies and organizations across various sectors, including manufacturing and tourism. Its strategic location at the intersection of Europe, Asia, and Africa positions it as an ideal site for Faraday Future's expansion initiatives.
“We are actively implementing our strategy to establish a presence in Ras Al Khaimah, and we appreciate the warm welcome we have received in the Emirate,” said Matthias Aydt, Global CEO of FF. “As the important center for industry, Ras Al Khaimah is the ideal place for the establishment of our operations to bring the best intelligent electric vehicle product and technology. We are proud to be able to participate in the development.”
“I am excited that were able to sign this agreement with FF to further their ability to continue their start-up operations in a growing, viable and geographically attractive location within the UAE,” said Sheikh Abdullah Al Qassimi, CEO of Master Investment Group. “This agreement signifies not only my commitment to FF but also the RAK and UAE’s commitment to attract new innovative EV and technology-leading companies to the region.”
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