EDGE Group and Barzan Holdings have agreed to establish a joint venture focused on the collaborative development of advanced defense technologies, reinforcing long-term industrial cooperation between the UAE and Qatar.
The agreement was formalized at a signing ceremony held at DIMDEX 2026, which commenced today in Qatar’s capital city, Doha. The joint venture is intended to support the co-development of technologies aligned with evolving national security requirements, while reinforcing sustainable industrial capability in the UAE and Qatar.
The partnership brings together complementary strengths across expertise, operational insight, and industrial capacity, enabling a more integrated approach to development and delivery.
Visitors can engage with EDGE’s full capability offering at DIMDEX 2026, Stand H8 132 being held at the Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha, until 22 January.
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 frontline operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials.
Barzan Holdings is a leading defense and security company that aims to strengthen Qatar’s sovereignty and strategic position by investing in the long-term development of its human capital and armed forces capabilities.
As the commercial gateway for the country’s military industry, Barzan Holdings prioritizes impactful collaborations and global partnerships that foster knowledge exchange and investments into innovative defense technologies to keep Qatar at the forefront of present and future market opportunities.
