Abu Dhabi: EDGE Group, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, has entered a strategic partnership with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). The agreement covers two major financial initiatives: the implementation of FAB's advanced Supply Chain Finance (SCF) solution and the deployment of its AI-powered Treasury Management System (TMS).
According to Emirates News Agency, Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE, stated that the partnership with FAB acts as a strategic enabler for EDGE's global industrial ambitions. It aims to reinforce the financial framework necessary for operating at scale while maintaining speed and resilience. In an environment that is increasingly competitive and complex, this collaboration ensures that EDGE remains agile, well-capitalised, and positioned for sustained international growth.
Martin Tricaud, Group Head of Wholesale Banking at FAB, commented on the partnership as a significant advancement in building a more resilient supplier ecosystem. He highlighted the importance of effective cash flow and supply chain finance as fundamental components of sustainable business models. By combining FAB's global expertise with innovative financial solutions, the partnership is set to enhance financial agility and enable long-term value creation.
Through FAB's digital SCF solution, EDGE offers local and international suppliers access to early, low-cost financing. This approach enhances supplier trust, improves commercial terms, and ensures continuity across critical operations. EDGE's deployment of FAB's AI-powered TMS is the largest to date and provides real-time cash visibility, advanced forecasting capabilities, and integrated risk management tools. This enables EDGE to automate treasury operations and optimise liquidity across the Group.
The platform offers protection against interest rate and FX risks while improving financial agility, investment planning, and funding. Rodrigo Torres, Group Chief Financial Officer of EDGE, noted that the partnership reflects EDGE's commitment to embedding financial sophistication and innovation at the core of its operations. By integrating FAB's advanced SCF and AI-powered TMS platforms, EDGE is optimising liquidity and supplier performance while reinforcing its ability to manage risk and scale confidently.
He further mentioned that over AED1.6 billion in invoices have been processed to date, unlocking more than AED1.2 billion in off-balance sheet financing. These solutions enable real-time cash control, intelligent forecasting, and stronger financial governance across the Group, all of which are essential to supporting EDGE's long-term growth strategy and industrial objectives.