(MENAFN- Mid-East Info)

• The advanced system will empower government authorities with greater oversight and provide communities with reliable drone-enabled services
• Agreement lays the foundation for smarter cities, more resilient government services, and strengthened national security in the UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE – October 2025: EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a contract with global technology group e&, to implement and operate the region's Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) solution in Abu Dhabi. The agreement was signed by Masood M. Sharif Mahmood, Chief Executive Officer, e& UAE, and Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director & CEO, EDGE in the presence of H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council, at GITEX GLOBAL 2025.

The pioneering UTM solution will provide real-time monitoring, deconfliction, and traffic coordination across multiple drone operators, enabling safer skies and more efficient use of unmanned systems for activities such as emergency response, environmental monitoring, logistics, and smart city services.

Masood M. Sharif Mahmood, Chief Executive Officer, e& UAE said“By pairing e& UAE's resilient 5.5G, cloud and cybersecurity capabilities with EDGE's advanced UTM platform, Abu Dhabi is bringing a regulated digital airspace to life. Government entities and licensed operators will gain real-time situational awareness, keep drones safely separated to avoid mid-air collisions, and enable secure data exchange, supporting faster emergency response, safer logistics, and new smart-city services delivered at scale, under clear governance and with privacy by design.”

Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director & CEO, EDGE, said:“This agreement with e& marks a major step forward in creating a fully regulated, safe, and innovative airspace environment in the UAE. By enabling the seamless integration of drones into national airspace, the UTM solution will not only enhance public services, such as emergency response and infrastructure inspection, but also ensure that operators, regulators, and government authorities have the tools to manage them securely and efficiently. Together, we are helping to make the UAE a pioneer nation in smart, autonomous, and AI-driven technologies, fully aligned with the strategic ambitions of the UAE.”

The deployment of the UTM solution reflects not only a leap forward in airspace management, but also in the way the UAE harnesses technology to deliver tangible benefits to society. Fully aligned with the nation's Industry 4.0 vision, the programme accelerates the deployment of smart and autonomous systems, enhances sovereign capability, and directly supports the objectives of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) in Abu Dhabi by enabling the safe integration of next-generation technologies into everyday life.

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 five core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security.

About e& UAE:

e& UAE is the flagship telecom arm of e& in the UAE, built on a 5-decades legacy of connectivity excellence. Our mission is to deliver world-class superior connectivity experiences that fuel the UAE's future-focused innovation.

Leveraging the latest world-class technologies, e& UAE aims to transform lives and industries, turning every connection into an opportunity for growth and every interaction into a transformative possibility.

We are focused on expanding our core services and digital marketplaces by enriching consumer value propositions that cater to new lifestyles and emerging demands beyond core telecom services, including health, insurance and gaming.

As a trusted enterprise partner, e& UAE continues to power entire industries with 5G and AI, delivering a tailored ecosystem of solutions to meet their connectivity needs and more, empowering them to automate, innovate, transform, and scale.

Strengthening our leadership position as an AI-powered telco, e& UAE delivers seamless connectivity, cutting-edge AI solutions, and sustainable innovation to uplift people and communities, and empower businesses and industries, so everyone thrives in a digital-first world.

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