EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defense groups, has entered into a strategic partnership with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank, aimed at building a robust and future-ready financial ecosystem.
The agreement covers two major financial initiatives: the implementation of FAB’s advanced Supply Chain Finance (SCF) solution and the deployment of its AI-powered Treasury Management System (TMS).
Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE Group said that, “Our partnership with FAB is a strategic enabler of EDGE’s global industrial ambitions. It reinforces the financial architecture required to operate at scale, with speed and resilience. In an increasingly competitive and complex environment, this alignment ensures we remain agile, well-capitalized, and positioned for sustained international growth.”
“This partnership reflects EDGE Group’s commitment to embedding financial sophistication and innovation at the core of our operations. By integrating FAB’s advanced SCF and AI-powered TMS platforms, we are optimizing liquidity and supplier performance while also reinforcing our ability to manage risk and scale with confidence. To date, over $435 million (AED 1.6 billion) in invoices have been processed, unlocking more than $326.4 million (AED 1.2 billion) in off-balance sheet financing. These solutions enable real-time cash control, intelligent forecasting, and stronger financial governance across the Group – all of which are critical to supporting our long-term growth strategy and industrial objectives.”
Martin Tricaud, Group Head of Wholesale Banking at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), noted that, “FAB’s partnership with EDGE Group marks a step forward in building a more resilient supplier ecosystem. We recognize that effective cash flow and supply chain finance are fundamental to sustainable business models. By combining our global expertise with innovative financial solutions, we are enhancing financial agility and enabling long-term value creation.”
EDGE Group enhances operations with FAB’s digital solutions
Through FAB’s digital SCF solution, EDGE provides local and international suppliers access to early, low-cost financing, which enhances supplier trust, improves commercial terms, and ensures continuity across critical operations.
EDGE’s deployment of FAB’s AI-powered TMS represents the largest to date. The solution delivers real-time cash visibility, advanced forecasting capabilities, and integrated risk management tools, enabling EDGE to automate treasury operations and optimize liquidity across the Group. The platform provides protection for interest rate risk and FX risk, while improving financial agility, investment planning, and funding.
