{"id":6340,"date":"2025-02-26T12:33:54","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T10:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sahfy.net\/news\/?p=6340"},"modified":"2025-02-26T12:33:54","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T10:33:54","slug":"strategic-development-fund-signs-initial-agreement-with-regent-to-set-up-a-joint-venture-for-seaglider-manufacturing-and-services-in-the-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sahfy.net\/news\/?p=6340&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Development Fund Signs Initial Agreement with REGENT to Set Up a Joint Venture for Seaglider Manufacturing and Services in the UAE."},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Strategic Development Fund (SDF) and REGENT Craft signed an initial agreement to bring manufacturing and aftermarket services for advanced electric seaglider to the UAE, pending closing conditions and regulatory approvals.<\/li>\n<li>SDF invested in REGENT in 2023, increasing its stake in late 2024 as negotiations on the UAE partnership progressed, with plans for further investment upon its successful establishment.<\/li>\n<li>JV follows April 2024 agreement between Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and REGENT to support the company\u2019s manufacturing capabilities within the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industry (SAVI) cluster<a name=\"m_3558493697972890463_x__Hlk190173613\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Learn more about REGENT\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.epressrelease.me\/tracking\/click?d=bA1vw_u2dg7yrfqRJgrBeTlUh3pmWgs2Yu3V6yDQMEKGDzaabymx6oY2RVDnr_F8ifbLAS_dmEZ1XJLU_3q30-w3NavNGVKs9C2WNa9BELCPehGRVuxNtwSKRIOQsWqNmHV9_31YuRlV6ZWnHNrrB2I1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tracking.epressrelease.me\/tracking\/click?d%3DbA1vw_u2dg7yrfqRJgrBeTlUh3pmWgs2Yu3V6yDQMEKGDzaabymx6oY2RVDnr_F8ifbLAS_dmEZ1XJLU_3q30-w3NavNGVKs9C2WNa9BELCPehGRVuxNtwSKRIOQsWqNmHV9_31YuRlV6ZWnHNrrB2I1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740650830087000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3TblqIGB7VhxslXraR-3ao\">here<\/a>\u00a0and learn more about demand for seagliders in the UAE\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.epressrelease.me\/tracking\/click?d=CD7LOdf1RLv5GAeEJdQNpWDgfqVIWM-G-Nuq3tICJEdON5QrkRc_BthN7ODWrOOXXZYsV3WvRNnq6-wBb7JghMPZKJeSuWPtLCS9p4AYXVjxsl9bEI4QJn51ErVcpuxYX6gzFTHWEqJnjB6faRKrpXMDoSF5z2S1EY4jcMqBWYXVvbOS4gxaJ0pQllh2wxJ7Hw2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tracking.epressrelease.me\/tracking\/click?d%3DCD7LOdf1RLv5GAeEJdQNpWDgfqVIWM-G-Nuq3tICJEdON5QrkRc_BthN7ODWrOOXXZYsV3WvRNnq6-wBb7JghMPZKJeSuWPtLCS9p4AYXVjxsl9bEI4QJn51ErVcpuxYX6gzFTHWEqJnjB6faRKrpXMDoSF5z2S1EY4jcMqBWYXVvbOS4gxaJ0pQllh2wxJ7Hw2&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740650830087000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vKewbXOa1tBDfXwwm10NP\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Strategic Development Fund (<strong>SDF<\/strong>), an Abu Dhabi-based investment company wholly owned by EDGE Group,\u00a0one of the world&#8217;s leading advanced technology and defence groups,\u00a0today announced that it has signed an initial agreement with REGENT Craft, a Rhode Island-based developer and manufacturer of all-electric seagliders.\u00a0The agreement aims\u00a0to establish a joint venture (<strong>JV<\/strong>) to manufacture REGENT\u2019s electric seagliders in the UAE for supply to the Middle East, Africa and beyond, upon receipt of all necessary approvals.The JV will also provide aftermarket services, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO).<\/p>\n<p>The venture aligns with EDGE\u2019s and SDF\u2019s strategic objectives in focusing on advanced technologies within specific strategic sectors, among which are aerospace, and dual-use technologies. It also supports projects that contribute to the development of the industrial ecosystem and enhance critical supply chain and production capabilities within these sectors.<\/p>\n<p>SDF initially invested in REGENT in 2023 and increased its stake in 2024 as negotiations for the UAE partnership progressed. Upon the successful establishment of the partnership, which is subject to finalizing conditions and obtaining local and international regulatory approvals &#8211; SDF plans to further invest in the company, reinforcing its confidence in REGENT\u2019s potential and strengthening their long-term collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>Hamad Al Marar, EDGE Group Managing Director &amp; CEO, commented: &#8220;SDF\u2019s investment in REGENT Craft aligns with our commitment to focus on establishing strategic partnerships with key players in various industries to develop future-forward technologies. Our investments in critical sectors drive technological advancements and supports our goals to enhance the UAE\u2019s industrial growth in strategic sectors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Abdulla Al Jaabari, Managing Director &amp; CEO of SDF, commented:\u00a0\u201cWe strongly believe in REGENT Craft\u2019s vision and groundbreaking technology.<span dir=\"RTL\">\u00a0<\/span>This initial agreement marks a significant step in our strategic hybrid investment approach &#8211; combining investments in international startups with strategic partnerships to contribute to the development of transformative technologies in the UAE.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this month, at the World Government Summit 2025 in Dubai, Billy Thalheimer, Co-founder and CEO of REGENT Craft, spoke at the \u201cFuture of Mobility Forum.\u201d During his presentations and discussions across multiple forums, he discussed REGENT\u2019s plans for establishing a state-of-the-art seaglider manufacturing plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are honoured to deepen our collaboration with SDF and make Abu Dhabi and the UAE a centre for seaglider manufacturing,\u201d said Billy. \u201cThis transformative potential partnership will usher in a new era of sustainable transportation technology.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The agreement follows an April 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and REGENT that aims to support the company\u2019s development and manufacturing capabilities within Abu Dhabi\u2019s Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industry (SAVI) cluster.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the development, His Excellency Badr Al-Olama, Director General of ADIO,<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>said: \u201cThis agreement represents an important step forward in encouraging investment in advanced technologies, supporting innovation, and accelerating industrial development in Abu Dhabi. SDF and REGENT Craft\u2019s partnership also advances the objectives of Abu Dhabi\u2019s Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industry (SAVI) cluster, solidifying the emirate\u2019s position as a leader in sustainable, next-generation transportation solutions across air, land and sea.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>REGENT in the UAE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This collaboration will scale REGENT\u2019s manufacturing capabilities and aftermarket services, enhancing its ability to meet the increasing demand for seagliders in the region and beyond. REGENT recently broke ground on a 255,000-square-foot seaglider manufacturing facility in Rhode Island, expected to come online in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Seagliders are a novel all-electric high-speed vessel that operate exclusively over water to connect coastal destinations for uses including passenger travel, cargo transport, offshore energy logistics, defense operations, and emergency response and aid.<\/p>\n<p>REGENT projects the manufacturing and deployment of seagliders in the UAE have the potential to make significant contribution to the country\u2019s annual GDP in the next decade through localizing supply chain, creating high value jobs, and increased domestic tourism and spending.<\/p>\n<p>Seagliders, which use existing dock infrastructure, are expected to enter into service in the UAE in 2027, and REGENT has been working with key stakeholders in the country to enable a smooth integration into existing transportation networks.<\/p>\n<p>REGENT has signed agreements with the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.epressrelease.me\/tracking\/click?d=nOU2100emp1BemrhMknk2FEoT8WImlJfz_nhGqzaP0EiiW3rTQMTCu1ALN72Zv9_xU8WNpLgv01hssZVhouJRlW4NyPkcJbzg5bmbxyxwaz5N8fdMeJdzQS-6Y4eoaqW0ldNtbRXYK7Nr3uCjxptocTOjf9absB3D8OwDHjjRFTt7oyVkZxPRJq02d1kBMxBcWtgULdHY3RLWoGejAunIZo2R4hOngAyQ6NjlehYhNk70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tracking.epressrelease.me\/tracking\/click?d%3DnOU2100emp1BemrhMknk2FEoT8WImlJfz_nhGqzaP0EiiW3rTQMTCu1ALN72Zv9_xU8WNpLgv01hssZVhouJRlW4NyPkcJbzg5bmbxyxwaz5N8fdMeJdzQS-6Y4eoaqW0ldNtbRXYK7Nr3uCjxptocTOjf9absB3D8OwDHjjRFTt7oyVkZxPRJq02d1kBMxBcWtgULdHY3RLWoGejAunIZo2R4hOngAyQ6NjlehYhNk70&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740650830087000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3k5XJzwrxZ1-lJt1aXraeU\">Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transportation (DOT)<\/a>\u00a0to integrate seaglider service into the existing UAE transportation network and with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.epressrelease.me\/tracking\/click?d=M6bcZETv4cZx8KsaX4FDr8hG8L8q5C4E2S3bdMCq_uRViWtVBiwy9fBWIyCxKf88bEimyBHNqwI8UDh6TsQsC_1NKPjJ1duN3VYfMWpelQg1DWxm6rLCVU-ytMWmiDWO-56KHuH0GFY7oYgSIJ8VdXBO0s16YYkmBsfS2s1W9Ia-iclz_6FDnxWe-RdA9VWfQwVG7y5IJ-02E0zd6M5-95grzN2TeKxF256se2r8cBIe1YtfEVYSWou8RBSj0UhyekwosNbPIGkWeiUyxoHSgVUKCRRILSUKKRBSzCgNJrr30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tracking.epressrelease.me\/tracking\/click?d%3DM6bcZETv4cZx8KsaX4FDr8hG8L8q5C4E2S3bdMCq_uRViWtVBiwy9fBWIyCxKf88bEimyBHNqwI8UDh6TsQsC_1NKPjJ1duN3VYfMWpelQg1DWxm6rLCVU-ytMWmiDWO-56KHuH0GFY7oYgSIJ8VdXBO0s16YYkmBsfS2s1W9Ia-iclz_6FDnxWe-RdA9VWfQwVG7y5IJ-02E0zd6M5-95grzN2TeKxF256se2r8cBIe1YtfEVYSWou8RBSj0UhyekwosNbPIGkWeiUyxoHSgVUKCRRILSUKKRBSzCgNJrr30&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740650830087000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0zi2VLRSVci2nKZu8Zfv10\">Abu Dhabi Maritime<\/a>\u00a0to explore the feasibility of electric seagliders as a mode of transportation on Abu Dhabi waterways.<\/p>\n<p>REGENT is also working with Aramex, a global logistics and transportation solutions provider, to assess the feasibility of integrating REGENT&#8217;s high-speed seagliders into Aramex&#8217;s middle-mile logistics network.<\/p>\n<p>REGENT is working with maritime classification society\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.epressrelease.me\/tracking\/click?d=2E6E7Gztiw24Jz3e9Qqu1QoCuQ_o-cd2IgGe_WHmtg-0ZHKJlPR3vo-2LkgBHwwiaM59zI-kYvn2hY1ckeCjz6-vx5bQmIhC-j-zLVTs6jqY_ZIcg32yUv6YfMY17QmlHBPYHF33H2iHAAolnN8m2LqYB53AVw7p87PTdTWLELOMsubrCNWXTkFt0ahz4xOPk6w7Kal90Ttvqvpsmzj1gE4LIhixd5IhFWlocT500nBu7XRUEPkqz4pHLVy5vGXvdA2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tracking.epressrelease.me\/tracking\/click?d%3D2E6E7Gztiw24Jz3e9Qqu1QoCuQ_o-cd2IgGe_WHmtg-0ZHKJlPR3vo-2LkgBHwwiaM59zI-kYvn2hY1ckeCjz6-vx5bQmIhC-j-zLVTs6jqY_ZIcg32yUv6YfMY17QmlHBPYHF33H2iHAAolnN8m2LqYB53AVw7p87PTdTWLELOMsubrCNWXTkFt0ahz4xOPk6w7Kal90Ttvqvpsmzj1gE4LIhixd5IhFWlocT500nBu7XRUEPkqz4pHLVy5vGXvdA2&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740650830087000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3HWv3t4P1u-rtbINsdTwoG\">Lloyd\u2019s Register<\/a>\u00a0and the UAE Marine Transport Affairs Department to advance seaglider maritime certification in the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Strategic Development Fund (SDF) and REGENT Craft signed an initial agreement to bring manufacturing and aftermarket services for advanced electric seaglider to the UAE, pending closing conditions and regulatory approvals. 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