The Ministry of Defence has signed a strategic partnership agreement with EDGE Group, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence conglomerates, to support the organisation of the 46th World Military Medicine Congress – Abu Dhabi 2026, with EDGE serving as the congress's "Strategic Partner". The event is scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi from 9 to 13 November 2026.
The agreement was signed in the presence of senior officials and representatives from both sides. The signing was witnessed by Major General Aisha Sultan Al Dhaheri, Head of the Executive Military Health Administration at the Ministry of Defence and Chairperson of the Supreme Organising Committee of the World Military Medicine Congress – Abu Dhabi 2026, alongside Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of EDGE Group.
This partnership comes within the framework of the Ministry of Defence's ongoing efforts to strengthen the congress's network of supporting partners and to broaden cooperation with leading national institutions across defence, technology, and health sectors related to military and civilian medicine.
The World Military Medicine Congress, organised by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with ADNEC Group, is a leading international scientific platform that brings together an elite group of medical and military leaders, experts, researchers, and practitioners from more than 120 countries. Its aim is to exchange knowledge, showcase scientific developments, and enhance international cooperation in healthcare and medical operations, under the theme "Ready to Respond. Steadfast in Resilience".
Through this partnership, EDGE Group will contribute to the congress by leveraging its expertise in advanced technology, innovation, and specialised solutions, in a manner that reinforces the congress's goals of supporting readiness and integration across the vital sectors associated with military and civilian medicine.
The World Military Medicine Congress represents a global platform for promoting scientific dialogue, supporting knowledge exchange, and expanding international partnerships to keep pace with evolving health and humanitarian challenges.
This partnership also reflects the continued cooperation between national institutions and strategic partners to deliver a distinguished edition of the World Military Medicine Congress – Abu Dhabi 2026, in line with the United Arab Emirates' standing as a global hub for hosting specialised international events and its role in advancing healthcare and advanced technology systems.