Prime Highlights
- EDGE Group and Barzan Holdings have signed a strategic joint venture to develop advanced defence solutions, enhancing regional security and industrial collaboration.
- The partnership aims to strengthen local defence industries, boost technical skills, and improve the design and delivery of defence systems in both countries.
Key Facts
- The agreement was signed at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha, marking a key step in UAE-Qatar long-term defence and industrial cooperation.
- The joint venture is expected to create skilled jobs, promote knowledge sharing, and reduce reliance on external suppliers in the defence sector.
Background
EDGE Group and Qatar’s Barzan Holdings have agreed to set up a strategic joint venture to jointly develop advanced defence technologies. The move aims to support the changing security needs of both countries and strengthen long-term industrial cooperation between the UAE and Qatar.
The agreement was signed at DIMDEX 2026, a major defence exhibition that began this week in Doha. Senior officials from both companies attended the signing ceremony.
The two countries will work together to create new defense solutions and develop strong local industries. The partners said the collaboration will increase local manufacturing, technical skills, and innovation in the defense sector.
By working together, EDGE and Barzan Holdings plan to combine their strengths in technology, operations and industrial capacity. This approach is expected to improve how defence systems are designed, developed and delivered. The companies said it will also allow them to respond more effectively to future security challenges.
The partnership supports wider national goals to strengthen domestic defence industries and reduce reliance on external suppliers. It is also expected to create skilled jobs and encourage knowledge sharing between teams in the UAE and Qatar.
Officials from both countries said the joint venture shows their shared commitment to long-term cooperation and regional security. They added that the agreement takes an important step in strengthening defence and industrial ties between the two nations.
EDGE and Barzan Holdings will use this partnership to strengthen regional defence and support growth in important industries.
