THE MIDDLE EAST’S
37. Hamad Al Marar
Desgnation: Managing Director & CEO
Company: EDGE Group
Residence: U.A.E.
Nationality: Emirati
Sector: Defense
Al Marar was appointed to his current role in February 2024, where he leads the strategic, commercial, and operational management of EDGE Group, covering over 35 companies across five businesses including platforms and systems, missiles and weapons, space and cyber technologies, trading and mission support, and homeland security. In May 2024, EDGE and Fincantieri formalized shipbuilding joint venture - MAESTRAL, which will see the creation of a naval manufacturing pipeline worth $32.7 billion. In May 2024, EDGE acquired 51% of of Brazil-based CONDOR Non-Lethal Technologies (CONDOR).