Faisal Al Bannai said : “It is a proud moment for us at SIGN4L and EDGE to bring critical competencies in directed energy to the country and the region as part of our wider strategy on counter-UAV solutions. We are confident our synergies with CILAS and MBDA will further advance the UAE’s defence preparedness, and enable the country to build a secure technological future”

tradearabia Sunday, February 28, 2021 10:12:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai added : “SkyKnight is the UAE’s first, but will not be the last air defence missile developed by Halcon. We are pleased to team up with Rheinmetall, a leading player in the defence industry, for us to jointly offer the world’s most advanced and comprehensive C-RAM solution leveraging our SkyKnight missile and Rheinmetall’s Skynex solution,”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, February 23, 2021 9:20:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Every country has their own process. I think they will go through their process and come to what is a right decision for them,”

reuters-af Tuesday, February 23, 2021 1:17:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “We are a small country in size and population ... we are extremely focused on deploying more smarter technology that can apply a ‘force multiplier’ to our army,”

reuters-af Tuesday, February 23, 2021 1:17:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Right now, drone technology is revolutionising our world with the full potential of unmanned and autonomous capabilities still to be further explored not just in the military sector, but the commercial sector too”

tradearabia Monday, February 22, 2021 8:48:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Right now, drone technology is revolutionising our world with the full potential of unmanned and autonomous capabilities still to be further explored not just in the military sector, but the commercial sector too”

tradearabia Monday, February 22, 2021 8:48:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Right now, drone technology is revolutionising our world with the full potential of unmanned and autonomous capabilities still to be further explored not just in the military sector, but the commercial sector as well,” “By launching the first UAE-made family of smart loitering drones, EDGE marks a significant milestone as a key technology enabler and in boosting the country’s autonomous capabilities and AI integration. With the future increasingly relying on unmanned systems that provide a higher degree of tactical flexibility, we have invested extensively to fast-track R&D investments in these domains, bringing related products to market with speed”

khaleejtimes Monday, February 22, 2021 12:55:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "The UGV market is rapidly evolving, with new levels of autonomy offering greater opportunities to support more complex missions"

tradearabia Sunday, February 21, 2021 5:03:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Right now, drone technology is revolutionising our world with the full potential of unmanned and autonomous capabilities still to be further explored not just in the military sector, but the commercial sector too” "Through launching the first UAE-made family of smart loitering drones, Edge marks a significant milestone as a key technology enabler and in boosting the country’s autonomous capabilities and AI integration. With the future increasingly relying on unmanned systems that provide a higher degree of tactical flexibility, we have invested extensively to fast-track R&D investments in these domains, bringing related products to market with speed,"

tradearabia Sunday, February 21, 2021 5:03:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Right now, drone technology is revolutionising our world with the full potential of unmanned and autonomous capabilities still to be further explored not just in the military sector, but the commercial sector too” "Through launching the first UAE-made family of smart loitering drones, Edge marks a significant milestone as a key technology enabler and in boosting the country’s autonomous capabilities and AI integration. With the future increasingly relying on unmanned systems that provide a higher degree of tactical flexibility, we have invested extensively to fast-track R&D investments in these domains, bringing related products to market with speed,"

tradearabia Sunday, February 21, 2021 5:03:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “EDGE places a strong emphasis on joint development and collaboration. Signing this tri-party agreement demonstrates our intent to cooperate with leading international companies within the defence industry. We are excited about the opportunities for the UAE and Ukraine to collaborate, exchange, and mutually benefit from one another’s military and technical capabilities”

tradearabia Monday, February 15, 2021 1:12:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “EDGE places a strong emphasis on joint development and collaboration. Signing this tri-party agreement demonstrates our intent to cooperate with leading international companies within the defence industry. We are excited about the opportunities for the UAE and Ukraine to collaborate, exchange, and mutually benefit from one another’s military and technical capabilities”

tradearabia Monday, February 15, 2021 1:12:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai stated : "As the R&D ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the UAE continues to evolve at a rapid pace, particularly with the formation of the ATRC and TII, we are proud to partner with Virgin Hyperloop to achieve global breakthroughs in transportation, AI, and sustainable energy solutions," "Advanced technology allows us to progress every aspect of life and collaborations with industry partners like Virgin Hyperloop help leverage it for the greater good,"

tradearabia Tuesday, December 15, 2020 7:52:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “As the R&D ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the UAE continues to evolve at a rapid pace, particularly with the formation of the ATRC and TII, we are proud to partner with Virgin Hyperloop to achieve global breakthroughs in transportation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable energy solutions. Advanced technology allows us to progress in every aspect of life and collaborations with industry partners such as Virgin Hyperloop help leverage it for the greater good”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, December 15, 2020 5:42:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “As the R&D ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the UAE continues to evolve at a rapid pace, particularly with the formation of the ATRC and TII, we are proud to partner with Virgin Hyperloop to achieve global breakthroughs in transportation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable energy solutions. Advanced technology allows us to progress in every aspect of life and collaborations with industry partners such as Virgin Hyperloop help leverage it for the greater good”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, December 15, 2020 5:42:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "Even though it seems like a formidable challenge — global hunger is one of the most solvable problems in today's society,"

prnewswire Monday, December 7, 2020 6:01:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai sagte : "Das Technology Innovation Institute ist ein bahnbrechendes Forschungszentrum, das revolutionäre und transformative Technologien entwickelt, die von praktischem Nutzen sind und globale Auswirkungen haben. Das Institut ermöglicht es uns, die Grenzen des Wissens zum Nutzen von Wissenschaft, Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft und Umwelt weiter als je zuvor zu verschieben"

finanznachrichten-en Wednesday, November 11, 2020 3:45:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai declarou : "O Technology Innovation Institute é um pioneiro centro de pesquisa que desenvolve tecnologias revolucionárias e transformadoras com aplicações práticas e impacto global. O instituto nos permite ampliar as fronteiras do conhecimento de um modo inédito em benefício da ciência, da sociedade, da economia e do meio ambiente"

em Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:43:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai declarou : "O Technology Innovation Institute é um pioneiro centro de pesquisa que desenvolve tecnologias revolucionárias e transformadoras com aplicações práticas e impacto global. O instituto nos permite ampliar as fronteiras do conhecimento de um modo inédito em benefício da ciência, da sociedade, da economia e do meio ambiente"

noticias-terra-br Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:39:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "The Technology Innovation Institute is a pioneering research centre that develops disruptive and transformative technologies that have practical use-cases and global impact. The institute allows us to push the frontiers of knowledge further than ever before for the benefit of science, society, the economy and the environment"

afp-en Tuesday, November 10, 2020 3:07:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “The Technology Innovation Institute is a pioneering research centre that develops disruptive and transformative technologies that have practical use-cases and global impact. The institute allows us to push the frontiers of knowledge further than ever before for the benefit of science, society, the economy and the environment,”

tradearabia Tuesday, November 10, 2020 1:21:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "The UAE has extraordinary home-grown talent that we want to identify and empower in advanced technology. By launching NexTech, we are taking decisive steps to build national competencies and develop our knowledge-based economy at an accelerated pace"

wam-en Saturday, October 31, 2020 1:19:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "The UAE has extraordinary home-grown talent that we want to identify and empower in advanced technology. By launching NexTech, we are taking decisive steps to build national competencies and develop our knowledge-based economy at an accelerated pace"

wam-en Saturday, October 31, 2020 1:19:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "Drone is a massive industry with 70 per cent of production for military purpose and 30 per cent others. In the future, it is going to much more AI into drones," "By early next year, the UAE will be launching a number of platforms in this regard. UAV, drones and autonomous capabilities are strategic need for our future. We are a small population and we really want to use technology to be among leading nations in this capability. There will be a number of announcements in this field,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, September 29, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "Drone is a massive industry with 70 per cent of production for military purpose and 30 per cent others. In the future, it is going to much more AI into drones," "By early next year, the UAE will be launching a number of platforms in this regard. UAV, drones and autonomous capabilities are strategic need for our future. We are a small population and we really want to use technology to be among leading nations in this capability. There will be a number of announcements in this field,"

khaleejtimes Monday, September 28, 2020 9:45:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "Those who control the skies control the military landscape,"

thenational Monday, September 28, 2020 3:46:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai added : "Drone technology is revolutionising our world, creating safer and cheaper alternative to manned aircraft. The launch of Garmousha helps advance Adasi's vision for the future of defence, while strengthening the company's position as the regional leader in autonomous systems and services,"

khaleejtimes Sunday, February 23, 2020 8:23:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “EDGE will invest extensively across R&D, working closely with front-line operators to design and deploy practical solutions that address real-world challenges”

armytechnology Thursday, January 23, 2020 11:46:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “The drones that were built [to attack Aramco assets] were made with off-the-shelf components,”

thenational Monday, November 18, 2019 5:11:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “The goal is to achieve national sovereignty on very specific critical defence capabilities. That’s the right of every country,”

thenational Monday, November 18, 2019 5:11:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “The goal is to achieve national sovereignty on very specific critical defence capabilities. That’s the right of every country,”

thenational Monday, November 18, 2019 5:11:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “It’s no longer 100 tanks and you know where you’re shooting,”

thenational Monday, November 18, 2019 5:11:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said ( about Faisal Al Bannai ) : "We are invested in the aerospace and aviation industry, and the Ammroc MRO facility in Al Ain as one of the world's largest military MRO capacity, is testament to this commitment. This new facility will serve existing and new customers, representing the incremental demand created by the regional market"

khaleejtimes Sunday, November 17, 2019 6:25:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai says : “With Air Force and Air Defense being key areas of focus for militaries, we are invested in reimagining aviation capabilities and supporting its unprecedented growth and development, through technology exploration in areas such as autonomous vehicles, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems and robotics, with a focus on artificial intelligence across our products and services,” “The Dubai Airshow gives us an opportunity to deepen our strategic relationships within the aerospace industry”

aviationweek Saturday, November 16, 2019 5:22:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai asserted : “The importance of cybersecuring digital environments is tantamount to protecting our way of life,”

zawya-palestine Sunday, October 8, 2017 10:55:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai asserted : “The importance of cybersecuring digital environments is tantamount to protecting our way of life,”

albawaba-en Sunday, October 8, 2017 8:39:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai told : "More and more bad actors are entering this space, whether it’s hackers, organised crime and so on,"

thenational Tuesday, February 28, 2017 12:44:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "The UAE leadership is pushing towards smart cities and the leadership in the country is extremely conscious of the safety [of the data],"

thenational Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:17:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "In terms of managed expansions we will start growing in the Middle East this year, and beyond that globally from next year,"

thenational Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:17:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “What we are witnessing now is a lifestyle evolution, one in which errands are transforming into services, all with the help of mobile apps,” “And in the UAE, where app developers are widely available, and entrepreneurship is encouraged, this technology is creating fertile ground for the country’s digital innovators. Many are already reaping the benefits, and many more will follow”

zawya-palestine Sunday, January 29, 2017 8:56:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai concluded : “For today’s busy and career-driven millennials, these apps serve as valuable time-saving tools, enabling users to multi-task and complete errands seamlessly and with minimal effort. I am confident we will continue to see significant developments in how these apps are developed and their functional capabilities. One thing is for certain, however -- the race is on to build tomorrow’s most coveted mobile app,”

zawya-palestine Sunday, January 29, 2017 8:56:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Imagine you’re walking down a boulevard, hungry, and you receive a notification that your favorite burger spot is offering a great deal that is what location-based services, such as beacon technology, is allowing businesses to do,” “It gives them the ability to reach the right customer, at the right time, and the right location. This is definitely a great tool for businesses, but will also be beneficial to the end-user, as it helps them find what they need, when they need it”

zawya-palestine Wednesday, December 21, 2016 11:15:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “There is great interest in this field because of the many different useful applications that augmented and virtual reality could potentially assume be it entertainment, training, or education,” “This takes the mobile experience to another level, enabling people to use their hand-held device to completely immerse themselves in another world, not only as passive observers, but as protagonists of their own digital universe”

zawya-palestine Wednesday, December 21, 2016 11:15:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “If you think of the one device that we rely on all day to keep us connected, it is our smartphone. Consider the possibilities, then, of being able to reach a relevant audience using this valuable instrument,” “Small businesses are witnessing the tremendous success of their counterparts and now want a piece of the app pie. And with app creation becoming more affordable every day, the technology is now within reach of most businesses, regardless of size”

zawya-palestine Wednesday, December 21, 2016 11:15:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “As part of our expansion plans we will be opening a managed security operations centre in the first quarter of next year that will enable us to monitor the IT network of different entities all the time and prevent it from cyberattacks,”

zawya-palestine Wednesday, November 16, 2016 3:57:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "As more systems become interconnected with the internet, they can be targeted,"

thenational Monday, November 14, 2016 9:29:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “While there is significant excitement about the UAE’s Smart City initiatives, cyber security standards from the IT era need to be urgently updated to the Internet of Things era. We believe the UAE government has the vision to set world-class Smart City standards and share them globally - protecting businesses,”

zawya-palestine Tuesday, October 18, 2016 6:09:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai added : “The launch of DarkMatter’s blockchain offerings aligns with the UAE’s vision to create a resilient, dynamic and knowledge-based economy, with smart cities and advanced government services that leverage cutting-edge technologies to benefit citizens, enterprises and visitors”

zawya-palestine Sunday, October 16, 2016 1:05:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai added : “Given our unique capability to offer holistic cyber security solutions, we provide the full suite of cyber security services. This includes providing economies of scale to our partners so they can leverage our advanced lab facilities to vet the security of products they intend to deploy. It also means we help our clients build next generation security operation centres, deploy IT infrastructure and equip their workforce with secure communication devices”

zawya-palestine Tuesday, October 4, 2016 3:22:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai says : “As our lives become increasingly connected to the devices we use on a daily basis, there is a shift in the way we connect to data services and consequently engage with our surroundings,” “Today, UAE consumers live online. It’s the first place they turn to when seeking information or a service and if your business is not there when they look, that is a lost opportunity. In today’s fast-paced and information-driven world, having a strong online presence is instrumental to the success of every business”

zawya-palestine Thursday, September 29, 2016 11:39:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai concluded : “People go online because they want to meet some of their basic universal needs, whether it is interpersonal connection, self-expression, exploration or for the sake of convenience. If brands and retailers manage are able to successfully tap into these personal motivators, they will have an incredible opportunity to reach consumers anytime, anywhere,”

zawya-palestine Thursday, September 29, 2016 11:39:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said ( about Faisal Al-Bannai ) : "We are moved by Danah Al Ali and her passion for trekking and pushing boundaries. Being bold, passionate, and meticulous in preparation are values that resonate with DarkMatter, and we congratulate her on this latest accomplishment and wish her every success in her future pursuit to scale Mount Everest,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, September 21, 2016 6:27:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said : "If you look at the population here in the UAE, you see many millennials who are growing into adulthood and starting to have families, yet are still passionate about exploring the world and advancing their careers," "Many of them will rely on technology to help them strike that balance between home, work, and leisure. Today's mobile applications, backed by a reliable 4G - soon to be 5G - data network, make it possible to stay connected wherever life takes them"

zawya-palestine Sunday, August 7, 2016 11:16:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said : "This migration from offline to online home management is an important step in assimilating homes across the UAE into the country's Smart City future," "It can help save and conserve energy - thus playing a supplemental role in sustainability. It can significantly raise the quality of life for UAE residents, redefining the way they handle day-to-day tasks. And it can enhance the entertainment experience. The possibilities are endless, but a unified approach through cross-industry collaboration is crucial to making this a positive and valuable experience for the end-user"

zawya-palestine Sunday, August 7, 2016 11:16:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Devices with iris scanners are already on the market, although they have yet to achieve widespread take-up, while voice recognition is tipped to be included in future versions of ‘intelligent personal assistant’ systems, such as Apple’s Siri, Google Now and Microsoft Cortana,” “A fingerprint is the most easily accepted biometric key, because it so closely replicates the way we are already accustomed to interacting with the device, but the most important aspect of fingerprint authentication may be as a step towards people accepting a range of other biometrics. Combined, these will lead to a quantum leap in terms of data security”

tradearabia Wednesday, July 6, 2016 2:05:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “The technology is getting better, but it’s not foolproof,” “The great benefit is for people who are currently choosing not to use any security for the phone. Even if thieves become adept at hacking fingerprints, there will at least be a delay between obtaining the phone and unlocking it, and that will give the phone’s owner some time to remotely disconnect the device from all their accounts”

tradearabia Wednesday, July 6, 2016 2:05:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said : “Devices with iris scanners are already on the market, although they have yet to achieve widespread take-up, while voice recognition is tipped to be included in future versions of ‘intelligent personal assistant’ systems, such as Apple’s Siri, Google Now and Microsoft Cortana,” “A fingerprint is the most easily accepted biometric key, because it so closely replicates the way we are already accustomed to interacting with the device, but the most important aspect of fingerprint authentication may be as a step towards people accepting a range of other biometrics. Combined, these will lead to a quantum leap in terms of data security”

cpifinancial Thursday, June 30, 2016 2:32:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said : “The technology is getting better, but it’s not foolproof,” “The great benefit is for people who are currently choosing not to use any security for the phone. Even if thieves become adept at hacking fingerprints, there will at least be a delay between obtaining the phone and unlocking it, and that will give the phone’s owner some time to remotely disconnect the device from all their accounts”

cpifinancial Thursday, June 30, 2016 2:32:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said : “The K500 is tailored towards organisations that wish to absolutely eliminate the risk of being spied upon,” “There is no camera, and there is no GPS, which are the two key features that allow spyware to record a physical environment. Some workplaces are requiring such devices for reasons of site security, but we believe they can also play an important role in personal safety, and can be of great value to parents concerned about the safety of their children”

emirates247 Saturday, June 25, 2016 10:41:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said : “The K500 is tailored towards organizations that wish to absolutely eliminate the risk of being spied upon,” “There is no camera, and there is no GPS, which are the two key features that allow spyware to record a physical environment. Some workplaces are requiring such devices for reasons of site security, but we believe they can also play an important role in personal safety, and can be of great value to parents concerned about the safety of their children”

tradearabia Thursday, June 23, 2016 1:14:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai added : "Cybersecurity now stands at the centre of further progress of the modern, electronic-based global economy. Pro-activity and a holistic approach to cybersecurity has never been more important as it is critical now," "Buying few pieces of hardware and firewalls means nothing, its like staying in home safely with doors open"

khaleejtimes Thursday, June 2, 2016 8:39:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said : "We are currently developing our own IP, product development and research and development centres that are already developing products for next generation which will be out by 2017. The aim is to support the vision of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to build the nation which is known for innovation and the one which can develop its own IP - Internet Protocol. Currently with 150 extremely talented and specialised staff serve the company and by the end of the year this number can be seen reaching 600. The company will launch products in first-half of 2017, which will see technologies, patents, IP developed from the UAE and competing in global markets. The company is all set to announce series of peer-to-peer partnerships in current and next year targeting over 300 per cent growth in 2016,"

khaleejtimes Thursday, June 2, 2016 8:39:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “It is a proud moment for us at SIGN4L and EDGE to bring critical competencies in directed energy to the country and the region as part of our wider strategy on counter-UAV solutions. We are confident our synergies with CILAS and MBDA will further advance the UAE’s defence preparedness, and enable the country to build a secure technological future”

tradearabia Sunday, February 28, 2021 10:12:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai added : “SkyKnight is the UAE’s first, but will not be the last air defence missile developed by Halcon. We are pleased to team up with Rheinmetall, a leading player in the defence industry, for us to jointly offer the world’s most advanced and comprehensive C-RAM solution leveraging our SkyKnight missile and Rheinmetall’s Skynex solution,”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, February 23, 2021 9:20:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Every country has their own process. I think they will go through their process and come to what is a right decision for them,”

reuters-af Tuesday, February 23, 2021 1:17:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “We are a small country in size and population ... we are extremely focused on deploying more smarter technology that can apply a ‘force multiplier’ to our army,”

reuters-af Tuesday, February 23, 2021 1:17:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Right now, drone technology is revolutionising our world with the full potential of unmanned and autonomous capabilities still to be further explored not just in the military sector, but the commercial sector too”

tradearabia Monday, February 22, 2021 8:48:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Right now, drone technology is revolutionising our world with the full potential of unmanned and autonomous capabilities still to be further explored not just in the military sector, but the commercial sector too”

tradearabia Monday, February 22, 2021 8:48:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Right now, drone technology is revolutionising our world with the full potential of unmanned and autonomous capabilities still to be further explored not just in the military sector, but the commercial sector as well,” “By launching the first UAE-made family of smart loitering drones, EDGE marks a significant milestone as a key technology enabler and in boosting the country’s autonomous capabilities and AI integration. With the future increasingly relying on unmanned systems that provide a higher degree of tactical flexibility, we have invested extensively to fast-track R&D investments in these domains, bringing related products to market with speed”

khaleejtimes Monday, February 22, 2021 12:55:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "The UGV market is rapidly evolving, with new levels of autonomy offering greater opportunities to support more complex missions"

tradearabia Sunday, February 21, 2021 5:03:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Right now, drone technology is revolutionising our world with the full potential of unmanned and autonomous capabilities still to be further explored not just in the military sector, but the commercial sector too” "Through launching the first UAE-made family of smart loitering drones, Edge marks a significant milestone as a key technology enabler and in boosting the country’s autonomous capabilities and AI integration. With the future increasingly relying on unmanned systems that provide a higher degree of tactical flexibility, we have invested extensively to fast-track R&D investments in these domains, bringing related products to market with speed,"

tradearabia Sunday, February 21, 2021 5:03:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Right now, drone technology is revolutionising our world with the full potential of unmanned and autonomous capabilities still to be further explored not just in the military sector, but the commercial sector too” "Through launching the first UAE-made family of smart loitering drones, Edge marks a significant milestone as a key technology enabler and in boosting the country’s autonomous capabilities and AI integration. With the future increasingly relying on unmanned systems that provide a higher degree of tactical flexibility, we have invested extensively to fast-track R&D investments in these domains, bringing related products to market with speed,"

tradearabia Sunday, February 21, 2021 5:03:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “EDGE places a strong emphasis on joint development and collaboration. Signing this tri-party agreement demonstrates our intent to cooperate with leading international companies within the defence industry. We are excited about the opportunities for the UAE and Ukraine to collaborate, exchange, and mutually benefit from one another’s military and technical capabilities”

tradearabia Monday, February 15, 2021 1:12:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “EDGE places a strong emphasis on joint development and collaboration. Signing this tri-party agreement demonstrates our intent to cooperate with leading international companies within the defence industry. We are excited about the opportunities for the UAE and Ukraine to collaborate, exchange, and mutually benefit from one another’s military and technical capabilities”

tradearabia Monday, February 15, 2021 1:12:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai stated : "As the R&D ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the UAE continues to evolve at a rapid pace, particularly with the formation of the ATRC and TII, we are proud to partner with Virgin Hyperloop to achieve global breakthroughs in transportation, AI, and sustainable energy solutions," "Advanced technology allows us to progress every aspect of life and collaborations with industry partners like Virgin Hyperloop help leverage it for the greater good,"

tradearabia Tuesday, December 15, 2020 7:52:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “As the R&D ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the UAE continues to evolve at a rapid pace, particularly with the formation of the ATRC and TII, we are proud to partner with Virgin Hyperloop to achieve global breakthroughs in transportation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable energy solutions. Advanced technology allows us to progress in every aspect of life and collaborations with industry partners such as Virgin Hyperloop help leverage it for the greater good”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, December 15, 2020 5:42:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “As the R&D ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the UAE continues to evolve at a rapid pace, particularly with the formation of the ATRC and TII, we are proud to partner with Virgin Hyperloop to achieve global breakthroughs in transportation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable energy solutions. Advanced technology allows us to progress in every aspect of life and collaborations with industry partners such as Virgin Hyperloop help leverage it for the greater good”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, December 15, 2020 5:42:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "Even though it seems like a formidable challenge — global hunger is one of the most solvable problems in today's society,"

prnewswire Monday, December 7, 2020 6:01:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai sagte : "Das Technology Innovation Institute ist ein bahnbrechendes Forschungszentrum, das revolutionäre und transformative Technologien entwickelt, die von praktischem Nutzen sind und globale Auswirkungen haben. Das Institut ermöglicht es uns, die Grenzen des Wissens zum Nutzen von Wissenschaft, Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft und Umwelt weiter als je zuvor zu verschieben"

finanznachrichten-en Wednesday, November 11, 2020 3:45:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai declarou : "O Technology Innovation Institute é um pioneiro centro de pesquisa que desenvolve tecnologias revolucionárias e transformadoras com aplicações práticas e impacto global. O instituto nos permite ampliar as fronteiras do conhecimento de um modo inédito em benefício da ciência, da sociedade, da economia e do meio ambiente"

em Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:43:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai declarou : "O Technology Innovation Institute é um pioneiro centro de pesquisa que desenvolve tecnologias revolucionárias e transformadoras com aplicações práticas e impacto global. O instituto nos permite ampliar as fronteiras do conhecimento de um modo inédito em benefício da ciência, da sociedade, da economia e do meio ambiente"

noticias-terra-br Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:39:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "The Technology Innovation Institute is a pioneering research centre that develops disruptive and transformative technologies that have practical use-cases and global impact. The institute allows us to push the frontiers of knowledge further than ever before for the benefit of science, society, the economy and the environment"

afp-en Tuesday, November 10, 2020 3:07:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “The Technology Innovation Institute is a pioneering research centre that develops disruptive and transformative technologies that have practical use-cases and global impact. The institute allows us to push the frontiers of knowledge further than ever before for the benefit of science, society, the economy and the environment,”

tradearabia Tuesday, November 10, 2020 1:21:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "The UAE has extraordinary home-grown talent that we want to identify and empower in advanced technology. By launching NexTech, we are taking decisive steps to build national competencies and develop our knowledge-based economy at an accelerated pace"

wam-en Saturday, October 31, 2020 1:19:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "The UAE has extraordinary home-grown talent that we want to identify and empower in advanced technology. By launching NexTech, we are taking decisive steps to build national competencies and develop our knowledge-based economy at an accelerated pace"

wam-en Saturday, October 31, 2020 1:19:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "Drone is a massive industry with 70 per cent of production for military purpose and 30 per cent others. In the future, it is going to much more AI into drones," "By early next year, the UAE will be launching a number of platforms in this regard. UAV, drones and autonomous capabilities are strategic need for our future. We are a small population and we really want to use technology to be among leading nations in this capability. There will be a number of announcements in this field,"

khaleejtimes Tuesday, September 29, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "Drone is a massive industry with 70 per cent of production for military purpose and 30 per cent others. In the future, it is going to much more AI into drones," "By early next year, the UAE will be launching a number of platforms in this regard. UAV, drones and autonomous capabilities are strategic need for our future. We are a small population and we really want to use technology to be among leading nations in this capability. There will be a number of announcements in this field,"

khaleejtimes Monday, September 28, 2020 9:45:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "Those who control the skies control the military landscape,"

thenational Monday, September 28, 2020 3:46:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai added : "Drone technology is revolutionising our world, creating safer and cheaper alternative to manned aircraft. The launch of Garmousha helps advance Adasi's vision for the future of defence, while strengthening the company's position as the regional leader in autonomous systems and services,"

khaleejtimes Sunday, February 23, 2020 8:23:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “EDGE will invest extensively across R&D, working closely with front-line operators to design and deploy practical solutions that address real-world challenges”

armytechnology Thursday, January 23, 2020 11:46:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “The drones that were built [to attack Aramco assets] were made with off-the-shelf components,”

thenational Monday, November 18, 2019 5:11:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “The goal is to achieve national sovereignty on very specific critical defence capabilities. That’s the right of every country,”

thenational Monday, November 18, 2019 5:11:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “The goal is to achieve national sovereignty on very specific critical defence capabilities. That’s the right of every country,”

thenational Monday, November 18, 2019 5:11:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “It’s no longer 100 tanks and you know where you’re shooting,”

thenational Monday, November 18, 2019 5:11:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said ( about Faisal Al Bannai ) : "We are invested in the aerospace and aviation industry, and the Ammroc MRO facility in Al Ain as one of the world's largest military MRO capacity, is testament to this commitment. This new facility will serve existing and new customers, representing the incremental demand created by the regional market"

khaleejtimes Sunday, November 17, 2019 6:25:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai says : “With Air Force and Air Defense being key areas of focus for militaries, we are invested in reimagining aviation capabilities and supporting its unprecedented growth and development, through technology exploration in areas such as autonomous vehicles, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems and robotics, with a focus on artificial intelligence across our products and services,” “The Dubai Airshow gives us an opportunity to deepen our strategic relationships within the aerospace industry”

aviationweek Saturday, November 16, 2019 5:22:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai asserted : “The importance of cybersecuring digital environments is tantamount to protecting our way of life,”

zawya-palestine Sunday, October 8, 2017 10:55:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai asserted : “The importance of cybersecuring digital environments is tantamount to protecting our way of life,”

albawaba-en Sunday, October 8, 2017 8:39:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai told : "More and more bad actors are entering this space, whether it’s hackers, organised crime and so on,"

thenational Tuesday, February 28, 2017 12:44:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "The UAE leadership is pushing towards smart cities and the leadership in the country is extremely conscious of the safety [of the data],"

thenational Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:17:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "In terms of managed expansions we will start growing in the Middle East this year, and beyond that globally from next year,"

thenational Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:17:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “What we are witnessing now is a lifestyle evolution, one in which errands are transforming into services, all with the help of mobile apps,” “And in the UAE, where app developers are widely available, and entrepreneurship is encouraged, this technology is creating fertile ground for the country’s digital innovators. Many are already reaping the benefits, and many more will follow”

zawya-palestine Sunday, January 29, 2017 8:56:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai concluded : “For today’s busy and career-driven millennials, these apps serve as valuable time-saving tools, enabling users to multi-task and complete errands seamlessly and with minimal effort. I am confident we will continue to see significant developments in how these apps are developed and their functional capabilities. One thing is for certain, however -- the race is on to build tomorrow’s most coveted mobile app,”

zawya-palestine Sunday, January 29, 2017 8:56:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Imagine you’re walking down a boulevard, hungry, and you receive a notification that your favorite burger spot is offering a great deal that is what location-based services, such as beacon technology, is allowing businesses to do,” “It gives them the ability to reach the right customer, at the right time, and the right location. This is definitely a great tool for businesses, but will also be beneficial to the end-user, as it helps them find what they need, when they need it”

zawya-palestine Wednesday, December 21, 2016 11:15:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “There is great interest in this field because of the many different useful applications that augmented and virtual reality could potentially assume be it entertainment, training, or education,” “This takes the mobile experience to another level, enabling people to use their hand-held device to completely immerse themselves in another world, not only as passive observers, but as protagonists of their own digital universe”

zawya-palestine Wednesday, December 21, 2016 11:15:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “If you think of the one device that we rely on all day to keep us connected, it is our smartphone. Consider the possibilities, then, of being able to reach a relevant audience using this valuable instrument,” “Small businesses are witnessing the tremendous success of their counterparts and now want a piece of the app pie. And with app creation becoming more affordable every day, the technology is now within reach of most businesses, regardless of size”

zawya-palestine Wednesday, December 21, 2016 11:15:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “As part of our expansion plans we will be opening a managed security operations centre in the first quarter of next year that will enable us to monitor the IT network of different entities all the time and prevent it from cyberattacks,”

zawya-palestine Wednesday, November 16, 2016 3:57:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : "As more systems become interconnected with the internet, they can be targeted,"

thenational Monday, November 14, 2016 9:29:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “While there is significant excitement about the UAE’s Smart City initiatives, cyber security standards from the IT era need to be urgently updated to the Internet of Things era. We believe the UAE government has the vision to set world-class Smart City standards and share them globally - protecting businesses,”

zawya-palestine Tuesday, October 18, 2016 6:09:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai added : “The launch of DarkMatter’s blockchain offerings aligns with the UAE’s vision to create a resilient, dynamic and knowledge-based economy, with smart cities and advanced government services that leverage cutting-edge technologies to benefit citizens, enterprises and visitors”

zawya-palestine Sunday, October 16, 2016 1:05:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai added : “Given our unique capability to offer holistic cyber security solutions, we provide the full suite of cyber security services. This includes providing economies of scale to our partners so they can leverage our advanced lab facilities to vet the security of products they intend to deploy. It also means we help our clients build next generation security operation centres, deploy IT infrastructure and equip their workforce with secure communication devices”

zawya-palestine Tuesday, October 4, 2016 3:22:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai says : “As our lives become increasingly connected to the devices we use on a daily basis, there is a shift in the way we connect to data services and consequently engage with our surroundings,” “Today, UAE consumers live online. It’s the first place they turn to when seeking information or a service and if your business is not there when they look, that is a lost opportunity. In today’s fast-paced and information-driven world, having a strong online presence is instrumental to the success of every business”

zawya-palestine Thursday, September 29, 2016 11:39:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai concluded : “People go online because they want to meet some of their basic universal needs, whether it is interpersonal connection, self-expression, exploration or for the sake of convenience. If brands and retailers manage are able to successfully tap into these personal motivators, they will have an incredible opportunity to reach consumers anytime, anywhere,”

zawya-palestine Thursday, September 29, 2016 11:39:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said ( about Faisal Al-Bannai ) : "We are moved by Danah Al Ali and her passion for trekking and pushing boundaries. Being bold, passionate, and meticulous in preparation are values that resonate with DarkMatter, and we congratulate her on this latest accomplishment and wish her every success in her future pursuit to scale Mount Everest,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, September 21, 2016 6:27:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said : "If you look at the population here in the UAE, you see many millennials who are growing into adulthood and starting to have families, yet are still passionate about exploring the world and advancing their careers," "Many of them will rely on technology to help them strike that balance between home, work, and leisure. Today's mobile applications, backed by a reliable 4G - soon to be 5G - data network, make it possible to stay connected wherever life takes them"

zawya-palestine Sunday, August 7, 2016 11:16:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said : "This migration from offline to online home management is an important step in assimilating homes across the UAE into the country's Smart City future," "It can help save and conserve energy - thus playing a supplemental role in sustainability. It can significantly raise the quality of life for UAE residents, redefining the way they handle day-to-day tasks. And it can enhance the entertainment experience. The possibilities are endless, but a unified approach through cross-industry collaboration is crucial to making this a positive and valuable experience for the end-user"

zawya-palestine Sunday, August 7, 2016 11:16:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “Devices with iris scanners are already on the market, although they have yet to achieve widespread take-up, while voice recognition is tipped to be included in future versions of ‘intelligent personal assistant’ systems, such as Apple’s Siri, Google Now and Microsoft Cortana,” “A fingerprint is the most easily accepted biometric key, because it so closely replicates the way we are already accustomed to interacting with the device, but the most important aspect of fingerprint authentication may be as a step towards people accepting a range of other biometrics. Combined, these will lead to a quantum leap in terms of data security”

tradearabia Wednesday, July 6, 2016 2:05:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al Bannai said : “The technology is getting better, but it’s not foolproof,” “The great benefit is for people who are currently choosing not to use any security for the phone. Even if thieves become adept at hacking fingerprints, there will at least be a delay between obtaining the phone and unlocking it, and that will give the phone’s owner some time to remotely disconnect the device from all their accounts”

tradearabia Wednesday, July 6, 2016 2:05:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said : “Devices with iris scanners are already on the market, although they have yet to achieve widespread take-up, while voice recognition is tipped to be included in future versions of ‘intelligent personal assistant’ systems, such as Apple’s Siri, Google Now and Microsoft Cortana,” “A fingerprint is the most easily accepted biometric key, because it so closely replicates the way we are already accustomed to interacting with the device, but the most important aspect of fingerprint authentication may be as a step towards people accepting a range of other biometrics. Combined, these will lead to a quantum leap in terms of data security”

cpifinancial Thursday, June 30, 2016 2:32:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said : “The technology is getting better, but it’s not foolproof,” “The great benefit is for people who are currently choosing not to use any security for the phone. Even if thieves become adept at hacking fingerprints, there will at least be a delay between obtaining the phone and unlocking it, and that will give the phone’s owner some time to remotely disconnect the device from all their accounts”

cpifinancial Thursday, June 30, 2016 2:32:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said : “The K500 is tailored towards organisations that wish to absolutely eliminate the risk of being spied upon,” “There is no camera, and there is no GPS, which are the two key features that allow spyware to record a physical environment. Some workplaces are requiring such devices for reasons of site security, but we believe they can also play an important role in personal safety, and can be of great value to parents concerned about the safety of their children”

emirates247 Saturday, June 25, 2016 10:41:00 AM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said : “The K500 is tailored towards organizations that wish to absolutely eliminate the risk of being spied upon,” “There is no camera, and there is no GPS, which are the two key features that allow spyware to record a physical environment. Some workplaces are requiring such devices for reasons of site security, but we believe they can also play an important role in personal safety, and can be of great value to parents concerned about the safety of their children”

tradearabia Thursday, June 23, 2016 1:14:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai added : "Cybersecurity now stands at the centre of further progress of the modern, electronic-based global economy. Pro-activity and a holistic approach to cybersecurity has never been more important as it is critical now," "Buying few pieces of hardware and firewalls means nothing, its like staying in home safely with doors open"

khaleejtimes Thursday, June 2, 2016 8:39:00 PM EAT

Faisal Al-Bannai said : "We are currently developing our own IP, product development and research and development centres that are already developing products for next generation which will be out by 2017. The aim is to support the vision of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to build the nation which is known for innovation and the one which can develop its own IP - Internet Protocol. Currently with 150 extremely talented and specialised staff serve the company and by the end of the year this number can be seen reaching 600. The company will launch products in first-half of 2017, which will see technologies, patents, IP developed from the UAE and competing in global markets. The company is all set to announce series of peer-to-peer partnerships in current and next year targeting over 300 per cent growth in 2016,"

khaleejtimes Thursday, June 2, 2016 8:39:00 PM EAT