Top 100 Arabs 2024

43. Faisal Al Bannai

Chairman, Edge Group

Origin: UAE

Residence: UAE

Sector: Science & Technology

2023 Rank: 45

Al Bannai is spearheading the modernisation of the global defence industry through the use of advanced technology following the consolidation of more than 25 UAE entities under one brand. Continuing its strong run at the global IDEX 2024 event, the company unveiled a range of new unmanned autonomous land and air offerings, including its GY300, BUNKER PRO, and M-BUGGY. The company marked its fourth year in operations late last year as well. The adoption of EDGE defence products by the UAE armed forces has also increased the level of confidence in the group products among its foreign customers.

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