KATIM

KATIM

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Communications & SATCOMC4ISRDual-use
System Integrator, Software Developer
Profile last updated: April 22, 2026

About

KATIM is a defense system integrator based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates working in communications & satcom, c4isr.

KATIM is a secure communications and cyber security company and an entity of EDGE Group, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It develops secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses, including ultra-secure mobile devices, network encryptors, satellite communications and secure applications platforms. KATIM states it incorporates sovereign classic and post-quantum cryptography developed in UAE National Crypto Centres. The company operates from its headquarters in Abu Dhabi and an office in Oulu, Finland, and has announced partnerships with e&, Nokia, Codan Communications and Space42, including a local SATCOM manufacturing alliance. Its four business units are Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications and Satellite Communications.

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Company type

Subsidiary

Focus areas

secure communicationscyber securitynetwork encryptionpost-quantum cryptographyultra-secure mobile devicessatellite communicationsSATCOMEDGE Group

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Communications & SATCOMC4ISR

Supply-chain role

System IntegratorSoftware Developer

What they offer

HardwareSoftware

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

KATIM X3M

Ultra-secure smartphone

Ultra-secure smartphone with tamper-resistant hardware, custom cryptography, end-to-end security and modular, replaceable components.

KATIM Connect

Secure communications app

Secure messaging and collaboration application offering an alternative to consumer-grade messaging apps.

KATIM 2.0

Secure applications platform

Applications platform using national cryptography to ensure data sovereignty.

GATEWAY network encryptors

Network encryptor

Network encryption devices deployed for protecting the UAE financial network.

Standards, platforms & customers

Named customers

du

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

TDRA Telecom Equipment Registration Certificate (KATIM X3M)

Issued by: Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA)

EU Type Examination Certificate AN25C00180 (KATIM X3M)

Awards

IDEX 2025 Innovation Trail Winner

IDEX2025Innovation Trail

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