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Mid East Info
16-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology - Middle East Business News and Information
Top government and industry leaders selects the Make it in the Emirates Awards 2025 winners The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology announces the jury for the third edition of the Make it in the Emirates Awards. • The UAE's flagship industrial awards winners in nine categories will be announced on Day 1 of Make it in the Emirates 2025. • HE Dr. Sultan AlNeyadi: 'The UAE's youth are at the forefront of our industrial transformation.' • HE Omar Al Suwaidi: 'The Make it in the Emirates Awards reflect UAE's vision of building a diversified, innovative, and globally competitive industrial economy.' Abu Dhabi-UAE, 16 May 2025 – The jury panel of the third Make it in the Emirates Awards has gathered to identify the winners for the awards recognizing companies, innovators, and individuals driving the UAE's industrial transformation. The winners will be announced on Day 1 of Make it in the Emirates 2025, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre during May 19-22. Organized by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the Make it in the Emirates Awards celebrates outstanding achievements and recognizes individuals who have contributed to UAE's industrial sector through localization, technology leadership, manufacturing excellence, and youth empowerment. This year's panel of judges features a distinguished group of leaders from across government, industry, and academia, including His Excellency Dr. Sultan AlNeyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs,His Excellency Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of MoIAT; Her Excellency Dr. Farah AlZarouni, Assistant Undersecretary for the Standards and Regulations Sector at MoIAT; Hamad Al Marar, CEO of Edge Group; Shaista Asif, Group CEO of PureHealth; Norinao Sato, President & CEO of Yokogawa Middle East & Africa; Prof. Steve Liu, Associate Vice President for Research at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI); His Excellency Ahmed Rahma Al Masood, Board Director of Al Masood Group; and Samia Bouazza, Group CEO & Managing Director of Multiply Group. During the meeting, the jury identified the winners across nine categories under five strategic pillars: In-Country Value, Factory of the Future, Industry Enablers, Leadership and Talent, and UAE Traditional Crafts (individuals and companies). HE Dr. AlNeyadi, said: 'In line with the directives of our leadership, the UAE places strong emphasis on the role of youth in driving sustainable economic development. They are the foundation of our industrial and advanced technology sectors. Through these awards, we celebrate their achievements and honor the next generation of Emirati pioneers shaping the future of industry.' Commenting on the jury gathering, HE Al Suwaidi said: 'The Make it in the Emirates Awards reflect the UAE's vision of building a globally competitive industrial sector contributing to advancing an innovation-based economy. This year's exceptional jury, comprising leaders with deep expertise and insight, helped us recognize and honor the UAE's most outstanding industrial achievements during the fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates.' Held under the theme 'Advanced Industries. Accelerated', Make it in the Emirates 2025 is set to be the largest edition yet, featuring over 700 exhibitors, showcasing more than 3,800 UAE-made products, and is expected to attract over 30,000 visitors. The event reinforces the UAE's commitment to advancing industry, fostering strategic partnerships, and accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies. Make it in the Emirates 2025 is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), organized by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Group, and held alongside strategic partners the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), and ADNOC.
Zawya
21-03-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Edge Group entity lands first P145i engine order for Adasi UAVs
Abu Dhabi-based Edge Group, a leading advanced technology and defence group, has announced that its key entities Powertech has secured its first order for the P145i combustion engine from Adasi, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to become a globally competitive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of high-performance propulsion systems for defence and civil aerospace applications. The deal follows the engine's official debut at International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2025) in Abu Dhabi. As per the deal, Powertech will supply Adasi with its advanced six-cylinder fuel-injection engine, designed to enhance the efficiency and performance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and light aircraft. Engineered for superior reliability, fuel efficiency, and seamless integration with advanced aerial platforms, the P145i performs across diverse environmental conditions. Meanwhile, its lightweight design ensures greater operational flexibility, making it ideal for autonomous aerial platforms, it stated. This agreement marks a pivotal step in Powertech's long-term vision to establish its position as a global leader in reliable, purpose-built propulsion systems and solutions, designed to address the growing demand for advanced aero engines and support the accelerated advancement across the UAV and aerospace propulsion sectors. Julien Fabreguette, Senior Vice President of Industrial Strategy & Partnerships – Platforms & Systems, Edge, said: "This landmark order is a defining moment for Powertech and a testament to the strength of cross-complementary synergies within Edge Group. The P145i embodies our engineering excellence, offering a powerful and fuel-efficient solution for UAVs and advanced aerial platforms." "We are proud to support Adasi with cutting-Edge propulsion solutions that enhance its aerial capabilities and support its portfolio of autonomous systems," he added. Adasi CEO Juma Al Kaabi said: "As a regional leader in autonomous systems, Adasi is committed to equipping its platforms with the most advanced technologies to meet the evolving demands of modern defence operations." "Integrating Powertech's P145i engine into our platforms aligns with our mission to deliver superior UAV capabilities, ensuring enhanced performance, efficiency, and operational reliability. This partnership reinforces our commitment to offering our customers state-of-the-art solutions that ensure mission success," he added.- TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
20-03-2025
- Automotive
- Trade Arabia
Edge Group entity lands first P145i engine order for Adasi UAVs
Abu Dhabi-based Edge Group, a leading advanced technology and defence group, has announced that its key entities Powertech has secured its first order for the P145i combustion engine from Adasi, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to become a globally competitive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of high-performance propulsion systems for defence and civil aerospace applications. The deal follows the engine's official debut at International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2025) in Abu Dhabi. As per the deal, Powertech will supply Adasi with its advanced six-cylinder fuel-injection engine, designed to enhance the efficiency and performance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and light aircraft. Engineered for superior reliability, fuel efficiency, and seamless integration with advanced aerial platforms, the P145i performs across diverse environmental conditions. Meanwhile, its lightweight design ensures greater operational flexibility, making it ideal for autonomous aerial platforms, it stated. This agreement marks a pivotal step in Powertech's long-term vision to establish its position as a global leader in reliable, purpose-built propulsion systems and solutions, designed to address the growing demand for advanced aero engines and support the accelerated advancement across the UAV and aerospace propulsion sectors. Julien Fabreguette, Senior Vice President of Industrial Strategy & Partnerships – Platforms & Systems, Edge, said: "This landmark order is a defining moment for Powertech and a testament to the strength of cross-complementary synergies within Edge Group. The P145i embodies our engineering excellence, offering a powerful and fuel-efficient solution for UAVs and advanced aerial platforms." "We are proud to support Adasi with cutting-Edge propulsion solutions that enhance its aerial capabilities and support its portfolio of autonomous systems," he added. Adasi CEO Juma Al Kaabi said: "As a regional leader in autonomous systems, Adasi is committed to equipping its platforms with the most advanced technologies to meet the evolving demands of modern defence operations."
The National
21-02-2025
- Automotive
- The National
Italy's Leonardo optimistic about partnership with UAE's Edge Group
Lorenzo Mariani, co-general manager of the Italian aerospace and defence sector giant Leonardo, sat down with The National at the Idex defence expo in Abu Dhabi to talk about the company's expanding ventures in the Middle East, including the "strategic agreement" announced this week with the UAE's Edge Group. Leonardo and the Edge Group, a technology conglomerate with a reputation for advanced unmanned air and ground systems and armoured vehicles, share similar visions, Mr Mariani said. Both organisations showcased a range of new military capabilities at Idex, from Leonardo's next-generation AW249 attack helicopter, which is designed to be paired with drones, to Edge Group and Milrem Robotics' joint project Havoc, an eight-wheel drive uncrewed vehicle that can carry nearly five tonnes up to 600km. Both machines are at the leading edge of what is sometimes called manned-unmanned teaming, which envisions networks of ground and aerial drones disrupting enemy positions while keeping the assaulting force in relative safety. 'What really excites me is that Edge Group is really enthusiastic about technology. They really want to develop new technology and to be a reference point, not only for the UAE, but also for other countries in the region in terms of exports, so bringing concrete benefits to their country and the whole area,' Mr Mariano said. 'Secondly, they have a real spirit of co-operation. And I think this is key, because in today's world, that is moving very fast, unfortunately, due to external events and conflicts, changing from day to day, co-operation is key. That's not just relating to new threats but new technologies too.' The Leonardo-Edge agreement will focus on "the design of cutting edge, complex systems in disruptive sectors with significant market potential", a press release said. Hamad Al Marar, Edge Group managing director and chief executive, said it was a "win-win" and would build "on the strong relationship between the UAE and Italy". The Leonardo industrial group, which traces its history through decades of ambitious Italian and European technology ventures, has deep experience in multinational, multi-company projects including the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Airbus A380 and the International Space Station. But there are equally important breakthroughs it can point to, from working on next-generation radars to hyperspectral sensors in space, which can examine the chemical composition of different parts of the Earth's surface from orbit. More recently, it has expanded into what is arguably the most complex field of innovation, semiconductor fabrication, where progress is measured at the near-invisible nanoscale. 'Traditionally we've been focused on co-operation in Europe, sharing our missile activities with Airbus and BAE Systems, now recently sharing our tank competencies with Rheinmetall. But I think now in key fields such as air defence, artificial intelligence, cyber and such domains, we have to find alternatives and more agile ways of co-operation. Edge is really on the same frequency,' he said. In December, Leonardo formalised a joint project with BAE Systems and the Japanese aeronautical company Jaiec to work on the Global Combat Air Programme, an ambitious project to field a next-generation fighter jet, sometimes referred to as a sixth-generation jet. These are typically imagined to be enabled by a high level of autonomy, or AI, operating as control aircraft for fast, stealthy attack drones. They are often characterised by powerful electronic warfare capabilities that can be rapidly upgraded or even reprogrammed in-flight. To secure this high-tech vision, defence planners are increasingly focused on supply chains of the best microchip or semiconductor technology. The UAE is a massive investor in AI, the brains of which are the world's 'leading edge' chips. Last week, France and the UAE announced a partnership for joint AI-focused data centres. In modern warfare, chip technology has often trailed behind civilian tech but increasingly this is no longer the case. The best chips are required for autonomous systems – drones which use computer vision – rapidly processing vast amounts of data to fly and find targets on their own. Other leading edge chip applications in war involve using AI to help quick decision-making under fire, in environments where soldiers could come under attack from fast-moving drones, while monitoring multiple sources of data such as video feeds and early-warning systems. Some projects in the US envision entirely AI-led dogfights. A key concern is that the supply chains for these chips are contested by world powers, and that in the next big conflict there may not be enough raw materials and manufacturing capacity for the best semiconductors. One material often mentioned in the defence sector is gallium nitride, a critical material for building energy-dense semiconductors with high heat tolerance and high efficiency. Gallium nitride semiconductors are vital for Active Electronically Scanned Array radars – essentially 'smart' radars that can shape and rapidly move multiple radar beams at once, taking on different tasks, and even deceiving or jamming enemy radar. Leonardo was one of the first companies to work on Aesa technology in the 1990s. Right now, the defence sector accounts for only about 15 per cent of the demand for gallium nitride, but that is set to change. 'Semiconductors are a key element that is crucial for defence and civilian industry. Let's remember that a good portion of the issues facing the automotive industry during the Ukrainian conflict and Covid were related to the free movement of ships and supply chains. Demand for semiconductors in the civilian market is much higher than for defence, but defence is strategic, of course," Mr Mariani said. 'For semiconductors Leonardo has always considered the foundry activity as a core one, we traditionally have our internal foundry, at least to manage at design level, key elements of our radar, key elements of our electronic warfare equipment, and even in the UK, for the infrared detectors. So we were really taking care of the in-house component.' Like the UAE, Italy is making its own strategic investments in securing its share of the semiconductor supply, chain and last year the government announced $10.7 billion to boost local manufacturing and related processes such as advanced packaging, which refers to the highly delicate process of integrating and protecting tiny chips into systems. 'We have in place key investment already and in progress, in order to ensure that a basic capacity, and a basic sovereign capability and secure supply is guaranteed to Leonardo for key equipment,' Mr Mariani said. 'Of course, the quantities for production often demand larger installations, larger equipment, and in that case we still rely a lot on Taiwan, for example.' Mr Mariani is optimistic on the combined vision of Leonardo's partnership with Edge. 'It's important to identify practical elements for the collaboration. For sure, we want to always be strategic in our collaborations, so as to find the long-term goal. But then the key for the success of the collaboration is to also find short-term projects, short-term products, short-term customers, to apply the fruit of this collaboration. And that has always been our strength,' he said.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UAE's island-based weapons range gets an upgrade for drone practice
MILAN — The United Arab Emirates' conglomerate Edge Group has announced the expansion of its international multi-domain testing site for weapons, aiming to boost the range's utility in exercising drone operations. The XRange, of which a mock-up was unveiled at the Dubai Airshow in 2023, is located southwest of Abu Dhabi on the 135-square-mile island of Abu Al Abyad, the equivalent of nearly twice the area of Washington, D.C. The site's expansion will include the construction of a secondary 1.2-kilometer runway to support unmanned aerial systems' take-off and landing, two new emergency runways to boost recovery capabilities, and a new, already operational drone training facility. Dubbed the UAS drone training village, it is designed for low-level drone testing in simulated urban environments. It enables operators to practice discerning city elements using artificial intelligence and operating first-person-view drones. Footage released by Edge of the dedicated simulation facilities shows what appear to be dozens of large container boxes and improvised patches of grass in the desert. Another addition will include the establishment of a vehicle blast and ballistics capability, where defense and commercial customers will be able to assess the resilience of their civilian or armored vehicles against small arms, anti-tank mines, and rocket-propelled grenades. Extended airspace has also been introduced as part of the expansion – where clients now have access to an optional 100-kilometer x 25-kilometer air corridor west of Abu Al Abyad island, which can be cleared up to 10,000 feet, per a company press release. According to Remaya International, Edge's branch overseeing the venture, Xrange is the largest testing site of its kind in the Gulf region. It is unclear whether it has attracted international defense companies beyond the region. The chief executive officer of Remaya International previously told Defense News that all the platforms in Edge's portfolio have been trialed at the range. For example, the company used the range to conduct the first flight of the Jeniah jet-powered drone last year. Other local manufacturers have also conducted similar tests for cargo UAVs.
