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Mid East Info
6 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
EDGE and Pavo Group Launch Joint Venture, KEY4 - Middle East Business News and Information
KEY4 combines the expertise of both organisations to design, produce, and deliver advanced defence and security solutions to local and global customers Abu Dhabi, UAE:July 2025 – EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Pavo Group, an Istanbul-based technology company specialising in defence and security, public safety, communications, and digital technologies, have launched KEY4, a groundbreaking joint venture in critical defence and security technologies. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, KEY4 will serve as a platform for the joint development of advanced defence and security solutions supporting both UAE priorities and global partner needs. The announcement was made during a ceremony at the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025, held at the Istanbul Expo Center from 22 to 27 July, and was signed by Omar Al Zaabi, President of Trading & Mission Support at EDGE Group, and Ali Özer, Chief Strategy Officer at Pavo Group. Omar Al Zaabi, President – Trading & Mission Support, EDGE, said: 'KEY4 represents a strategic extension of EDGE's capability to deliver mission-critical, sovereign defence and security solutions in collaboration with trusted international partners. This joint venture reflects our commitment to deepening industrial capabilities, accelerating technology development, and transferring specialised expertise into operational advantage. By addressing specific and evolving client needs, across cybersecurity, electronic warfare, artificial intelligence (AI), and secure systems, KEY4 will play a central role in advancing the UAE's defence ecosystem and strengthening its position as a reliable contributor to global security and stability.' Serkan Altınışık, CEO of Pavo Group, said: 'This joint venture with EDGE Group represents a powerful alignment of vision and capability between two forward-looking defence technology leaders. Together, we are combining Türkiye's engineering excellence and EDGE's disruptive innovation to deliver sovereign, next-generation solutions that address the increasingly complex challenges faced by our partners across the region and beyond. This partnership underscores Pavo Group's commitment to fostering strategic collaborations that enhance interoperability, strengthen resilience, and shape the future of defence ecosystems.' KEY4 brings together the sovereign capabilities and advanced technical expertise of EDGE and Pavo Group across a wide range of critical domains. These include cryptography, cybersecurity, secure communications, interception systems, electronic warfare, AI and machine learning for defence, big data analytics, command and control, data centres, integrated border security, smart surveillance, avionics, aerospace engineering, electro-optics, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear CBRN solutions, and system design and prototyping. About EDGE: Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive. 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 front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into six core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Trading & Mission Support, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security.
Al Etihad
23-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
EDGE, Pavo Group launch joint venture 'KEY4'
23 July 2025 13:00 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)EDGE and Pavo Group, an Istanbul-based technology company specialising in defence and security, public safety, communications, and digital technologies, have launched KEY4, a groundbreaking joint venture in critical defence and security in Abu Dhabi, KEY4 will serve as a platform for the joint development of advanced defence and security solutions supporting both UAE priorities and global partner announcement was made during a ceremony held at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025, being hosted at the Istanbul Expo Centre from 22nd to 27th July. It was signed by Omar Al Zaabi, President of Trading and Mission Support at EDGE Group, and Ali Özer, Chief Strategy Officer at Pavo Zaabi said, 'KEY4 represents a strategic extension of EDGE's capability to deliver mission-critical, sovereign defence and security solutions in collaboration with trusted international partners. This joint venture reflects our commitment to deepening industrial capabilities, accelerating technology development, and transferring specialised expertise into operational advantage."By addressing specific and evolving client needs, across cybersecurity, electronic warfare, artificial intelligence (AI), and secure systems, KEY4 will play a central role in advancing the UAE's defence ecosystem and strengthening its position as a reliable contributor to global security and stability.'Serkan Altınışık, CEO of Pavo Group, said, 'This joint venture with EDGE Group represents a powerful alignment of vision and capability between two forward-looking defence technology leaders. Together, we are combining Türkiye's engineering excellence and EDGE's disruptive innovation to deliver sovereign, next-generation solutions that address the increasingly complex challenges faced by our partners across the region and beyond."KEY4 brings together the sovereign capabilities and advanced technical expertise of EDGE and Pavo Group across a wide range of critical domains. These include cryptography, cybersecurity, secure communications, interception systems, electronic warfare, AI and machine learning for defence, and big data analytics. The collaboration also covers command and control, data centres, integrated border security, smart surveillance, avionics, aerospace engineering, electro-optics, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) solutions, as well as system design and prototyping. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Mid East Info
04-03-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
EDGE and MEXT Forge Strategic Collaboration to Drive Innovation and Capability Development - Middle East Business News and Information
The partnership reinforces both organisations' commitment to advancing technological innovation, workforce capability, and cross-border cooperation, unlocking new opportunities for industry growth in the region. Abu Dhabi, UAE:March 2025 – EDGE Group's Learning and Innovation Factory (LIF), a hub that offers advanced upskilling and technology-driven solutions to enhance manufacturing excellence and innovation in the defence and industrial sectors, and MEXT, one of the world's most comprehensive digital, green transformation and capability-building centres, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance workforce development, digital transformation, and innovation across the UAE, Türkiye, and the wider GCC region. The MoU was signed by Omar Al Zaabi, Chairman of MALATH and President of Trading and Mission Support Cluster – EDGE, and Efe Erdem, General Manager of MEXT, witnessed by Consul General H.E. Saeed Abdulwahid Khamis R Saqer AlMheiri of the UAE Consulate in Istanbul, and a delegation from the UAE's Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) during a ceremony held at the MEXT Technology Center in Istanbul, Türkiye. MALATH is an EDGE Group entity focused on facilitating trade with Turkish companies with headquarters in Dubai. As part of the MoU, LIF will be positioned as MEXT's exclusive partner in Learning and Development, with both entities working together to design and implement upskilling programs tailored to industry needs. MEXT will leverage LIF's state-of-the-art facilities for aptitude building initiatives, while LIF will use MEXT's Technology Center as a gateway to the Turkish market. The partnership extends to digital and green transformation projects, with LIF prioritising MEXT as its preferred technical consultancy provider. In return, MEXT will consider LIF as a primary partner for projects with governmental and semi-governmental entities in the UAE. In alignment with its commitment to fostering a dynamic innovation ecosystem, LIF will serve as the first entry point for MEXT's partner companies looking to expand into the UAE. In addition, MEXT grants LIF the first right of implementation for any new use cases entering the UAE market. Speaking on the collaboration, Omar Al Zaabi said, 'Part of EDGE's overall strategy is to drive innovation and establish collaborations in our key sectors of focus. This partnership enhances the impetus for LIF and MEXT to support individuals and organisations in achieving digital transformation and proficiency development, contributing to the overall vision of the UAE to establish itself as a hub for Industry 4.0.' For his part, Efe Erdem added, 'This collaboration with EDGE is a significant step forward in our mission to drive digital and green transformation in the region. By joining forces, we aim to empower industries in Türkiye and the UAE with cutting-edge knowledge and skills, ultimately fostering sustainable development and innovation across multiple sectors.' About EDGE: Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive. 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 front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into six core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Trading & Mission Support, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security. About MEXT: MEXT, established in 2020 by the Turkish Employers' Association of Metal Industries, is the world's most comprehensive center for digital and green transformation and capability building. Located within a cutting-edge 10,000-square-meter facility, MEXT is equipped with a state-of-the-art digital factory, advanced training facilities, office spaces, a vibrant co-working area, and a dynamic conference center. MEXT core mission is to accelerate the digital and green transformation of the Turkish industry, providing a range of transformative services designed to pave the way for a more inclusive, sustainable, and digital future. Since 2020, MEXT has empowered over 650 companies through upskilling, assessments, and consultancy across 15 different industries in 41 cities in Türkiye and abroad in 4 countries. To date, MEXT has provided skills development training to over 30,000 individuals, with plans to significantly increase this number in the coming years. MEXT is also an official partner of the European Innovation Council, further solidifying its commitment to innovation.
Trade Arabia
04-03-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
EDGE and MEXT tie up to drive innovation, capability development
EDGE Group's Learning and Innovation Factory (LIF), a hub that offers advanced upskilling and technology-driven solutions to enhance manufacturing excellence and innovation in the defence and industrial sectors, and MEXT, one of the world's most comprehensive digital, green transformation and capability-building centres, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance workforce development, digital transformation, and innovation across the UAE, Türkiye, and the wider GCC region. The MoU was signed by Omar Al Zaabi, Chairman of Malath and President of Trading and Mission Support Cluster - EDGE, and Efe Erdem, General Manager of MEXT. It was witnessed by Consul General Saeed Abdulwahid Khamis R Saqer AlMheiri of the UAE Consulate in Istanbul, and a delegation from the UAE's Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) during a ceremony held at the MEXT Technology Center in Istanbul, Türkiye. MALATH is an EDGE Group entity focused on facilitating trade with Turkish companies with headquarters in Dubai. As part of the MoU, LIF will be positioned as MEXT's exclusive partner in learning and development, with both entities working together to design and implement upskilling programmes tailored to industry needs. MEXT will leverage LIF's state-of-the-art facilities for aptitude building initiatives, while LIF will use MEXT's Technology Center as a gateway to the Turkish market. The partnership extends to digital and green transformation projects, with LIF prioritising MEXT as its preferred technical consultancy provider. In return, MEXT will consider LIF as a primary partner for projects with governmental and semi-governmental entities in the UAE. In alignment with its commitment to fostering a dynamic innovation ecosystem, LIF will serve as the first entry point for MEXT's partner companies looking to expand into the UAE. In addition, MEXT grants LIF the first right of implementation for any new use cases entering the UAE market. Al Zaabi said: 'Part of EDGE's overall strategy is to drive innovation and establish collaborations in our key sectors of focus. This partnership enhances the impetus for LIF and MEXT to support individuals and organisations in achieving digital transformation and proficiency development, contributing to the overall vision of the UAE to establish itself as a hub for Industry 4.0.'
Zawya
04-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
EDGE, MEXT collaborate to drive innovation, capability development
EDGE Group's Learning and Innovation Factory (LIF) and MEXT, one of the world's most comprehensive digital, green transformation and capability-building centres, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance workforce development, digital transformation, and innovation across the UAE, Türkiye, and the wider GCC region. The MoU was signed by Omar Al Zaabi, Chairman of MALATH and President of Trading and Mission Support Cluster at EDGE, and Efe Erdem, General Manager of MEXT, witnessed by Saeed Abdulwahid Khamis R Saqer AlMheiri, UAE Consul-General in Istanbul, and a delegation from the UAE's Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) during a ceremony held at the MEXT Technology Centre in Istanbul, Türkiye. As part of the MoU, LIF will be positioned as MEXT's exclusive partner in Learning and Development, with both entities working together to design and implement upskilling programmes tailored to industry needs. MEXT will leverage LIF's state-of-the-art facilities for aptitude building initiatives, while LIF will use MEXT's Technology Centre as a gateway to the Turkish market. The partnership extends to digital and green transformation projects, with LIF prioritising MEXT as its preferred technical consultancy provider. In return, MEXT will consider LIF as a primary partner for projects with governmental and semi-governmental entities in the UAE. In alignment with its commitment to fostering a dynamic innovation ecosystem, LIF will serve as the first entry point for MEXT's partner companies looking to expand into the UAE. In addition, MEXT grants LIF the first right of implementation for any new use cases entering the UAE market. Speaking on the collaboration, Al Zaabi said, 'This partnership enhances the impetus for LIF and MEXT to support individuals and organisations in achieving digital transformation and proficiency development, contributing to the overall vision of the UAE to establish itself as a hub for Industry 4.0.' For his part, Erdem added, 'By joining forces, we aim to empower industries in Türkiye and the UAE with cutting-edge knowledge and skills, ultimately fostering sustainable development and innovation across multiple sectors.'
