EDGE, a leading technology and defense group, has launched its new space company, ‘FADA’, derived from the Arabic word for space. This move will enhance the group’s global competitiveness and solidify its position as a leader in space capabilities.

EDGE is dedicated to promoting the UAE’s strategic interests in defense and advanced technology. FADA’s mission is to focus on developing sovereign space capabilities and homegrown technologies within the UAE.

Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, EDGE Group, said, “The launch of FADA will enable EDGE to grow and fortify its position in the global space industry in line with the UAE’s vision of becoming a leader in space technologies, creating the blueprint for a self-sufficient and innovative ecosystem. This landmark development also adds next-generation solutions to our product portfolio, representing a strategic leap towards technological excellence and signaling our broader ambitions to be a disruptor in this critical domain.”

FADA will establish advanced facilities for developing, manufacturing, and testing satellite systems and subsystems, offering comprehensive space solutions. Services will include Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Optical (EO), and Infrared (IR) payloads, satellite platforms, and cybersecurity, catering to local and international clients.

Waleid Al Mesmari, President, Space & Cyber Technologies, EDGE, said, “With the launch of FADA, EDGE reinforces its commitment to pioneering advanced technologies and forging local and global partnerships to establish next-generation facilities for the development of satellite systems, while building a sustainable and skilled space-focused workforce. We are pleased to drive this forward-thinking initiative which not only enhances our national capabilities and drives us positively towards a knowledge-based economy, but also sets a new benchmark in the global space landscape.”