Apple will work with Chinese tech giant Alibaba to roll out AI services in the world’s biggest market for mobile phones, in a move that removes months of uncertainty for the Cupertino-based firm.

Alibaba will partner with Apple to support iPhones' AI services offering in China, its chairman said on Thursday, a move likely to help the U.S. company ease falling smartphone sales in its key market.

Alibaba Group Chairman Joe Tsai confirmed his company's AI partnership with Apple, speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Thursday. The partnership was first reported by The Information on Tuesday,