EDGE and Barzan Holdings Form Strategic Defence Joint Venture in Qatar

Doha: EDGE Group and Qatar's Barzan Holdings have entered into a joint venture aimed at the collaborative development of advanced defence technologies, marking a significant step in industrial cooperation between the UAE and Qatar. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony at DIMDEX 2026, an event that began on Tuesday in Doha. This joint venture is designed to co-develop technologies that align with evolving national security requirements while also bolstering sustainable industrial capabilities in both countries. The partnership leverages complementary strengths, bringing together expertise, operational insight, and industrial capacity to foster a more integrated approach to the development and delivery of defence technologies.