His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has affirmed the UAE's interest in adopting the latest solutions and applications of advanced technology and artificial intelligence, as part of its developmental approach, and its ambitious future vision to employ them in the service of development and sustainability in various aspects.

His Highness said during his presence yesterday, the launch of the Advanced Technology Group (EDGE), that «technology is a fundamental pillar of building the capacity of the state and achieve its aspirations, including the solutions, tools and means that contribute to the achievement of goals, overcome challenges, and employ opportunities and rationalize resources. , To ensure the desired national sustainable development for our country ».

His Highness pointed out that «the UAE is seeking with a strong will and unremitting efforts and confident steps and diverse ingredients to establish itself as one of the centers of advanced technology, and the headquarters of the most important developers, specialists and researchers in this vital area».

EDGE aims to develop capabilities in many aspects of the industry, from pioneering innovations in the defense sector with huge investments, with priority given to national security. EDGE brings together more than 25 institutions, including subsidiaries of Emirates Military Industries, Emirates Advanced Investments, Tawazun Holding and other independent institutions.

Faisal Al Bannai, CEO of EDGE, was selected to lead the group, given his extensive experience in managing startups and his proven history of harnessing emerging technologies to increase business opportunities at home and abroad.

“The group will invest heavily in various aspects of research and development and will work closely with front-line staff to design and implement viable solutions that address real global challenges,” Bannai said.

He added that «the solution lies in the face of the challenges of hybrid war in the combination of innovations from the commercial and military sectors, and based on the founding of a core message to develop the military sector, which may be hampered by the formal routine in general, the group (Edge) seeks to bring products to the market quickly Bigger and lower. ”

To contribute to the growth of advanced technology and innovation, Edge will forge deeper partnerships with the world's leading defense and OEM contractors, the SME sector and academia alike, and will accelerate innovations by attracting the elite of industry experts and owners. Competencies from around the world, to help develop a wide range of modern products, from conceptualization to capacity building in various areas, through its five core sectors: platforms, systems, missiles, weapons, cyber defense, war and Wallace. Electronic Tests and Task Support.

The Group intends to apply advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber physical systems, the Internet of Things, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials, with a focus on artificial intelligence in its various products and services.

“We are investing in managing the unknown that technology brings by focusing our focus and capabilities on a sustainable defense and security sector, and EDGE will help us transform our local potential while increasing our engagement,” said Tariq Abdul Rahim Al Hosani, Chief Executive Officer of the UAE's Economic Balance Board. In terms of exports of defense and security ».

EDGE brings together 25 institutions and 12,000 skilled employees

Edge Group aims to help the UAE maintain its leadership in the global innovation index in the Arab world in 2018.It specializes in advanced defense technology and other areas by introducing pioneering solutions.

In order to solve the real challenges facing the world, it is dedicated to bringing innovative services and technologies to the market more quickly and efficiently, bringing together more than 25 organizations and nearly 12,000 skilled employees.

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi:

• “Technology is an essential pillar for building the capacity of the state and achieving its aspirations and sustainable national development”.

• "The UAE is seeking a strong will to establish itself as one of the centers of advanced technology."

• EDGE aims to develop capabilities in many aspects of the industry, from the innovations of the defense sector.