EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, welcomed Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Hungarian Minister of Defence, yesterday as part of an official visit to EDGE’s headquarters and facilities in Abu Dhabi. The group was welcomed by Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of EDGE Group.
During the visit, the delegation toured EDGE’s manufacturing facilities at Tawazun Industrial Park before meeting with His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Chairman of EDGE Group, to discuss opportunities in industrial cooperation and knowledge sharing.
About EDGE:
Launched in November 2019, the UAE’s EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive.
With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 25 entities into five core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Trading & Mission Support, and Homeland Security.
