Faisal Al Bannai
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Faisal Al Bannai | |
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| Born | United Arab Emirates |
| Known for | Axiom Telecom EDGE Group DarkMatter Advanced Technology Research Council Technology Innovation Institute Advisor to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs, with the rank of Minister. |
| Title | Chairman of the Board of Directors; Secretary General; Board Member; Entrepreneur |
Faisal Al Bannai is an Emirati business executive who is secretary general of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) and chairman of the board of directors of EDGE Group.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Faisal Al Bannai is currently chairman of the board of directors of EDGE Group, an advanced technology group based in the UAE that develops disruptive solutions for defence and beyond.[3][4][5] EDGE, a state-owned conglomerate,[6] was publicly made known by Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.[7][8][2]
Alongside his position at EDGE, Al Bannai is Secretary-General of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) in Abu Dhabi.[9][10]
In his role as Secretary-General of the ATRC, Al Bannai is also a member of the Emirates Research and Development Council, chaired by Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Council aims to strengthen the governance of the UAE's research and development sector and to unify efforts and monitor performance in this field.[11]
Al Bannai became Axiom Telecom's managing director in 2016.[12]
In April 2024, Al Bannai was appointed as Advisor to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs, with the rank of Minister as per a federal decree issued by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan[13]
Faisal was included in Time's 2024 list of the "100 Most Influential People in AI".[14]
Board positions
[edit]Since 2005, member of the board, Axiom Telecom.[15]
In April 2020, Al Bannai assumed the additional role as a member of the board of trustees of Khalifa University of Science and Technology.
In May 2020, he was named secretary general of Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), issued by Law No.14 for 2020 by UAE president, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan while retaining his various other positions and role as CEO of EDGE.[16]
In October 2020, Al Bannai became a board member with the UAE Space Agency.[17]
In April 2021, he was appointed as a board member at the United Arab Emirates University.[18]
In January 2022, Al Bannai was appointed as chairman of the board of directors of EDGE Group.[2]
In January 2022, Al Bannai was appointed as a board member of the Emirates Research and Development Council.[19]
Education
[edit]Al Bannai graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance from Boston University. He has also earned a master's degree in Shipping Trade and Finance from City, University of London.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "UAE entities sign deal to shape future of governments". gulfnews.com. 25 September 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
- ^ a b c "Abu Dhabi's Edge appoints Faisal Al Bannai as executive chairman of board". The National. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
- ^ "EDGE announced as Advanced Technology Partner for Mohamed bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge 2020, organised by Khalifa University". wam.ae. 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ "EDGE appoints three cluster presidents". Arabian Aerospace. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ Warner, Kelsey (2019-11-05). "Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi unveils one of Middle East's biggest defence groups". The National. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ Turak, Natasha (2019-11-17). "The UAE, a major US weapons buyer, is building its own defense capabilities". CNBC. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ Warner, Kelsey (2019-11-18). "Abu Dhabi defence group Edge looks to smart technology to tackle low-tech militants". The National. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ Warner, Kelsey (2020-05-29). "Abu Dhabi's new advanced tech council will shift R&D 'into high gear'". The National. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ "Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC)". www.atrc.ae. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
- ^ "How Abu Dhabi aims to become a global hub for tech innovation". Arab News.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council opens office in Masdar City". wam. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
- ^ Thomas, Aby Sam (July 19, 2016). "Follow The Leader: Faisal Al Bannai, CEO, DarkMatter". Entrepreneur.
- ^ Evans, Tom (April 5, 2024). "UAE President issues federal decree to appoint advanced technology adviser". The National.
- ^ "The 100 Most Influential People in AI 2024". TIME. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Leadership Biographies and Photos | EDGE". edgegroup.ae. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
- ^ "Khalifa bin Zayed issues law establishing Advanced Technology Research Council". wam. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "Cabinet approves new Board of Directors of UAE Space Agency". www.gulftoday.ae. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "University Council Members". www.uaeu.ac.ae. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "Abdullah bin Zayed chairs Meeting of Emirates Research and Development Council, directs to define national research priorities". wam. 2022-09-01. Retrieved 2022-05-15.