- EDGE has announced the signing of a significant contract with global technology group e&
- It will operate the region’s first Unmanned Traffic Management solution in Abu Dhabi
- The agreement was formalised at GITEX GLOBAL 2025
The agreement was formalised at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, with Masood M. Sharif Mahmood, Chief Executive Officer of e& UAE, and Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE, present alongside H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council.
The UTM system aims to enhance government oversight while providing communities with dependable drone-enabled services. By facilitating real-time monitoring, deconfliction, and traffic coordination among multiple drone operators, the solution is set to make skies safer and optimise the use of unmanned systems for critical operations, including emergency response, environmental monitoring, logistics, and the development of smart city services.
The deployment of the UTM solution represents a significant advancement in airspace management, reflecting the UAE’s commitment to leveraging technology for societal benefits.
Fully in line with the nation’s Industry 4.0 vision, the programme accelerates the implementation of smart and autonomous systems, bolsters sovereign capabilities, and supports the objectives of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council in Abu Dhabi by enabling the safe integration of next-generation technologies into everyday life.
