UAE’s EDGE Partners With Israel Aerospace Industries to Develop C-UAS

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UAE’s EDGE Partners With Israel Aerospace Industries to Develop C-UAS

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UAE’s EDGE for advanced defense technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to develop an advanced C-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System) tailored to the Emirati market, with wide-ranging benefits for the MENA region and beyond.

EDGE is leveraging its subsidiary, SIGN4L, a leading provider of electronic warfare services and solutions for national security, to collaborate with IAI, Israel's major aerospace and aviation manufacturer, for developing C-UAS solutions that are applied around the world to detect, identify, and intercept a broad range of threats.

EDGE issued a statement explaining that advanced 3D radar, COMINT (communications intelligence), and Electro-Optic technologies will be integrated into a unified command and control system, which makes the C-UAS fully autonomous requiring no human intervention.

“A series of countermeasures, ranging from soft-kill solutions, such as spoofing and jamming, to hard-kill capabilities, such as lasers and electromagnetic pulses, are offered based on the level of threat and targeted operating environment.”

Both SIGN4L and IAI will leverage their technical capabilities to develop the system in response to specific customer needs. Further support will be available via IAI’s partnership with Belgium Advanced Technology Systems which has a technical and marketing presence in the region.

EDGE CEO and Managing Director Faisal al-Bannai described joining forces with IAI as a “defining moment” for the company.

“As EDGE invests extensively in autonomous capabilities, our co-development of a Counter-UAS will help strengthen our advanced technology portfolio.”

IAI President and CEO Boaz Levy asserted the company’s pride in collaborating with EDGE to provide the UAE and wider region with a unique and advanced solution.

“This MoU serves as a stepping-stone for further business and strategic alliances between our countries and will enhance cooperation for R&D and technological innovation.”

This agreement comes in light of wide cooperation between the UAE and Israel, after the signing of a peace treaty and the development of full bilateral relations, following the conclusion of the Abraham Accords last August.

UAE and Israel agreed to sign bilateral agreements in the sectors of investment, tourism, security, communications, technology, energy, health care, culture, environment, and other areas of mutual interest.



Namirah Mosque Ready for Hajj’s Arafat Day with Major Upgrades

Significant development projects have been implemented to improve the comfort of pilgrims at the mosque. (SPA)
Significant development projects have been implemented to improve the comfort of pilgrims at the mosque. (SPA)
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Namirah Mosque Ready for Hajj’s Arafat Day with Major Upgrades

Significant development projects have been implemented to improve the comfort of pilgrims at the mosque. (SPA)
Significant development projects have been implemented to improve the comfort of pilgrims at the mosque. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has completed extensive preparations at Namirah Mosque in Arafat, ensuring it is fully ready to welcome Hajj pilgrims on the day of Arafat, which falls on Thursday. The mosque has been furnished with 125,000 square meters of luxurious carpets.

Significant development projects have been implemented to improve the comfort of pilgrims. The backyard now features 19 canopies that reduce heat stress by an average of 10 degrees Celsius, complemented by sun-reflecting floor paint. The surrounding courtyards are also prepared and cooled with 117 fog fans, lowering temperatures by an average of 9 degrees Celsius.

A major ventilation and air conditioning upgrade includes a new control system that monitors carbon dioxide levels and operates air purification units, allowing for 100% air renewal every 30 minutes. This system also controls water pumps, boosting operational efficiency and providing a healthier environment for pilgrims.

For hydration, 70 water chillers have been installed, each capable of serving 2,000 pilgrims per hour, totaling a capacity of 140,000 pilgrims per hour.

An advanced audio system and security surveillance cameras have also been integrated to boost safety and security.

Furthermore, the mosque's 72 gates and entrances have been strategically organized to ensure a smooth flow of pilgrims.

These extensive tasks were carried out by dedicated supervisory and service teams committed to providing the best services to pilgrims.