The UAE Ministry of Defense has signed a strategic partnership agreement with EDGE Group in support of the 46th World Congress of Military Medicine (ICMM Abu Dhabi 2026).
Under the agreement, EDGE will serve as a Strategic Partner for the global event, which will take place in Abu Dhabi from November 9 to 13, 2026.
The agreement was witnessed by Major General Staff Ayesha Sultan Al Dhaheri, Executive Director of the Military Health Executive Directorate at the Ministry of Defense, Chairman of the ICMM Abu Dhabi 2026 Organizing Committee, and Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE Group, and in the presence of senior officials and representatives from both entities.
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The partnership forms part of the Ministry of Defense’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the ecosystem of strategic partners supporting the congress and to expand collaboration with leading national institutions across the defense, technology, and healthcare sectors related to military and civilian medicine.
Organized by the Ministry of Defense in collaboration with ADNEC Group, ICMM Abu Dhabi 2026 will bring together medical and military leaders, researchers, and healthcare experts from more than 120 countries to exchange knowledge, showcase the latest scientific advancements, and strengthen international cooperation in military and operational medicine. Held under the theme ‘Ready When Needed. Resilient When Tested,’ the congress will serve as a global platform for advancing innovation, resilience, and collaboration in military healthcare.
Through this partnership, EDGE Group will support the congress by leveraging its expertise in advanced technology, innovation, and specialized solutions, contributing to the congress’s objectives of enhancing readiness and strengthening integration across vital sectors related to military and civilian medicine.
The World Congress of Military Medicine represents a global platform for advancing scientific dialogue, supporting knowledge exchange, and strengthening international partnerships in response to evolving health and humanitarian challenges, as per the statement.
