Day: November 18, 2021

DUBAI, EDGE Group, an advanced technology company for defence and beyond, Thursday entered a strategic agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel’s major aerospace and aviation manufacturer, to jointly design a first-in-class series of 170 m-USV (modular-unmanned surface vessels) for the entire range of military and commercial applications.

EDGE is leveraging its entity, ADSB, the regional leader in the design, new build, repair, maintenance, refit and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, to collaborate with the Israeli defence company to develop the state-of-the-art USVs. While ADSB will design the platform, integrate the control systems and payload, and develop the concept of operations (CONOPS), IAI will develop the autonomous control system and integrate various mission-payloads to the control system units according to the mission requirements.

Comprising advanced sensors, sonars and imaging systems that are integrated into a unified command and control system, the USV can operate either remotely, semi-autonomously or autonomously, requiring no human intervention. Designed to suit all customers’ requirements, the bespoke vessel will offer unique capabilities in terms of modularity, payload, range, maneuverability, and performance.

Military applications for the USV include intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, border and littoral zone patrol, maritime security operations, mine detection and sweeping, submarine detection and anti-submarine warfare, deployment platform for VTOL vehicles and can also be customised for commercial applications such as oceanography, pollution monitoring, oil and gas exploration, transportation of materials and liquids, search and rescue, fire-fighting and first interventions.

Faisal Al Bannai, CEO and Managing Director of EDGE Group, said, “It is an important milestone for EDGE to forge collaborations with leading defence players such as IAI to strengthen our advanced technology portfolio.”

He added, “Through this strategic alliance, we can ensure optimal autonomous operational solutions that minimise risk to human life, address key challenges for various industries, and enable a secure future for all. These developments will open many doors for us in local and global markets, military and commercial alike.”

Boaz Levy, President and CEO of IAI, said, “We are proud to join hands with EDGE in this endeavour, which is another step towards our growing efforts and partnership in the region. This MoU brings together the best technological knowhow from both companies – EDGE Group’s and ADSB’ naval and commercial vessel expertise, and IAI’s expertise in autonomous systems, robotics, and artificial intelligence – for a joint Made in UAE effort, maximising both companies business opportunities and growth.”

EDGE is an advanced technology group for defence that ranks among the top 25 military suppliers in the world.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, The ESCP European Business School, the world’s longest-established business school, with equally accredited campuses in Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid, Turin, and Warsaw, has presented Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, with an honorary doctorate in government management and future strategies.

The Doctorate Honoris Causa was granted in recognition for Al Gergawi’s steady role in developing the methodologies of Government Management and enhancing their best-in-class implementation, by advancing the performance of government entities and services, as well as his unflinching commitment to best practices in governance and its due process.

The Award also recognised Al Gergawi’s substantial initiatives in reinforcing the efficiency of public administration and government rendition; introducing to the world an Emirati model for distinguished government performance, and sharing this successful model with the international community as an example to follow, benefiting many countries in the Middle East and well beyond, to the world, as part of qualitative strategic partnerships that aim to elevate government work and exchange experience and the accrued expertise in the field of governance, public administration, and efficient government rendition.

The Doctorate also recognised Al Gergawi’s contributions to the foresight of Strategies of the Future through the strengthening of future forward-looking mechanisms, monitoring government developmental strategies, and anchoring UAE competitiveness in multiple international indices measuring efficiency of government work.

The ESCP Business School is a European business school with campuses in Paris, Berlin, London, Madrid, Turin, and Warsaw. It is consistently ranked among the best business schools in the world. In France, ESCP is one of the most prestigious and selective grandes écoles (the French equivalent of the US Ivy League) In the school’s two centuries in existence, it has only 17 times granted honorary doctorates, typically to national figures.

The ESCP international college today maintains over 140 academic alliances in 47 countries, and takes pride in its Alumni club embracing over 68,000 alumni in some 150 countries. The college offers 46 academic programmes in the doctoral and higher education programmes, and its campus is spread over 6 European cities; Paris, Berlin, London, Madrid, Torino, and Warsaw.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI,Dubai Chamber, in cooperation with Al Tamimi & Company, recently organised a webinar advising companies on key legal aspects of e-commerce business in the UAE.

The webinar was attended by 229 participants, including business owners, managers, lawyers, legal practitioners, corporate counsel, IT professionals, risk and compliance professionals, and contract administrators representing a wide range of economic sectors.

The session was moderated by Samer Qudah, Managing Partner at Al Tamimi & Company; Andrew Fawcett, Senior Councel, Digital & Data at Al Tamimi & Company; Rasha Al Ardah, Partner, Intellectual Property at Al Tamimi & Company; and Willem Steenkamp, Senior Consultant, Corporate Commercial at Al Tamimi & Company.

During the session, the speakers provided an overview of the UAE’s e-commerce landscape and important matters that businesses operating in this market should be aware of such as licensing, key terms and conditions, privacy and intellectual property issues, and e-commerce franchise and agency issues.

Jehad Kazim, Vice President – Legal Services at Dubai Chamber, described the webinar as an ideal platform for e-commerce professionals to learn about how they can deal with common legal issues they may face, while benefitting from practical advice on how to adapt a fast-changing e-commerce market reshaped by Covid-19.

Such events also provide an opportunity for members of the business community to pose their questions directly to the experts and take valuable lessons back to their organisations, she added, stressing Dubai Chamber’s commitment to keeping the business community updated and informed on important legal matters.

“COVID-19 forced many businesses to review their e-commerce footprint, and it put a spotlight on the UAE’s next-gen of e-commerce entrepreneurs. More traditional companies that focused only on bricks and mortar have also leveraged the opportunities that come with having an online presence. With online transactions increasing and more licenses being issued, the conversation about e-commerce is more relevant than ever,” said Samer Qudah, Managing Partner at Al Tamimi & Company.

“Platforms such as this webinar provided participants with valuable insights on the fundamentals of operating as an e-commerce business. Experts delved into licensing, terms and conditions, privacy and intellectual property, and franchise and agency issues. It is vital to keep these legal factors in mind at the outset; they are the building blocks that ensure a business is future-proofed against the challenges related to setting up and running an e-commerce venture,” Qudah added.

Dubai Chamber regularly organises training seminars and workshops to raise awareness about important matters and issues impacting the business community in Dubai. These events fall in line with its strategic objectives of creating a favourable business environment and supporting business growth in the emirate.

Source: Emirates News Agency