Abu dhabi: EDGE Group will participate as an Enablement Partner at Make It in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026, spotlighting its landmark achievements in supply chain localisation, smart manufacturing, talent development, and technological advancements. The Group's participation underscores its pivotal role in advancing the UAE's industrial defence sovereignty and its full alignment with Operation 300bn and the MIITE initiative.
According to Emirates News Agency, Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE, emphasized the Group's commitment to building a sovereign defence industry. He highlighted that more than 80% of their systems are manufactured in the UAE, and the Group continues to expand partnerships to enhance capabilities and secure supply chains. Al Marar also noted a record USD 7.96 billion order intake in 2025, showcasing international demand for EDGE's products.
EDGE has made progress in integrating artificial intelligence in manufacturing operations, positioning the Group at the forefront of next-generation defence production. In 2025, EDGE completed over 68 Industry 4.0 transformation projects, doubling production capacity across 13 entities. The BRIDGE function has upskilled 5,276 individuals in Industry 4.0 technologies, launching more than 57 programmes that reshape how EDGE designs, builds, and delivers systems.
During the event, EDGE will contribute to the forum's high-level programme, with H.E. Faisal Al Bannai, Chairman of EDGE Group, participating in a strategic session on 'Navigating Disruption: Safeguarding Supply Chains and Industrial Resilience'. Hamad Al Marar will join a fireside chat on 'Strengthening the UAE's National Security'.
EDGE will also launch 'Innovate to Defend by EDGE', a challenge encouraging innovation for national security priorities. This initiative will provide a platform for individuals to contribute ideas addressing key national security challenges, offering prizes and pathways to develop selected concepts into practical solutions with integration opportunities into EDGE's industrial ecosystem.
Additionally, EDGE is launching a new project-based engineering talent platform, inviting professionals to register their interest. Through this platform, engineers can access flexible, contract-based opportunities aligned to high-impact programmes. EDGE's Talent Acquisition team will be present at the event to guide individuals on joining the platform.
