Hamad Al Marar, the CEO of Edge Group, emphasized the importance of a strategic and technological framework in ensuring the safety of the United Arab Emirates. He discussed how Edge Group plays a crucial role in supporting the UAE’s defense capabilities, ranging from cyber security to satellite technology. According to Al Marar, maintaining a state...
Bahrain and the UK have formalized two significant agreements on Thursday during an official visit to London by Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa. The agreements were finalized at No. 10 Downing Street following discussions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Credit: Arab News One of the key agreements established is the Strategic Investment and...
EDGE Group, a prominent player in advanced technology and defense, has announced a collaboration with Leonardo to establish a joint venture (JV) in Abu Dhabi. This initiative aims to create a state-of-the-art technology hub in the UAE, designed to serve global markets through a unified and synergistic approach. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed...
ABU DHABI – EDGE, a prominent advanced technology and defence group, has announced a significant defence contract valued at AED9 billion (approximately US$2.45 billion) with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence. This contract involves the supply of FALAJ 3 62-metre missile boats and represents the largest naval shipbuilding export deal in the region, as well as...
EDGE, a prominent advanced technology and defence group, has finalized a significant defence contract worth Dh 9 billion ($2.45 billion) with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence. This agreement involves the supply of FALAJ 3 62-metre missile boats and represents the largest naval shipbuilding export deal in the region, ranking among the highest-value naval export agreements...
The UAE is hosting the 39th COSPAS-SARSAT Joint Committee Meeting in Abu Dhabi, marking the first time the country has held this important event. Cheryl Bertoia, the Principal Operations Officer at COSPAS-SARSAT, expressed her gratitude to the UAE for its role in facilitating this significant gathering. The primary goal of the meeting is to enhance...
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with the UK’s National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell in London on Wednesday to discuss the strategic partnership between their countries. The Saudi Press Agency reported that they reviewed the strong friendship and explored areas of cooperation. Credit: During their discussions, Prince Khalid and Powell talked about...
Dubai Police have completed their preparations for the World Police Summit 2025, which is set to begin next Tuesday at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This highly anticipated event is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai....
The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has actively participated in the FDIC International conference held in the United States. This event focused on sharing best practices in emergency response and management among international civil defense organizations. Credit: Abu Dhabi Media Office During the conference, representatives from the authority engaged with global experts to discuss advancements...
The U.S. government is preparing to announce a significant arms deal with Saudi Arabia, which could exceed $100 billion. This agreement, one of the largest in U.S. history, is expected to be revealed during President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Riyadh, marking his first foreign trip since taking office. The deal includes advanced weaponry, missile...