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Micropolis Signs $9.3 Million Commercial Development and Multi-Year Distribution Agreement with AfricAI to Expand AI-Driven Autonomous Vehicles Across Africa
New agreement includes development of three custom UGV models and exclusive regional distribution rights across key African marketsDUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micropolis Robotics (NYSE: MCRP) (“Micropolis” or the “Company”), a pioneer in unmanned ground vehicles (“UGVs”) and AI-driven autonomous mobility solutions, today announced it has signed a comprehensive commercial agreement with AfricAI Limited (“AfricAI”) that includes the development of three new cust
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