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ADQ is a leading active investor, with a strategic focus on creating sustainable financial returns and impact for Abu Dhabi for the long-term.
About ADQ
Who We Are
Who We Are
Since inception, ADQ has served as a sustainable investor that is accelerating the transformation of Abu Dhabi into a globally competitive economy. We are well-positioned to deliver on this mandate by building economic clusters that are aligned with strategic governmental priorities.
What We Stand For
What We Stand For
We are a sustainable and long-term investor that is driving the economic transformation of Abu Dhabi. Our mandate is to create value through investment and commitment to a performance-driven culture.
Leadership
Leadership
ADQ’s highly proficient and experienced board of directors and management team collectively works to optimize the financial performance of ADQ’s portfolio and grow pioneering businesses across strategic sectors of Abu Dhabi’s economy.
CEO Message
CEO Message
ADQ was established to create further value and future-proof Abu Dhabi’s economy. It brings together some of the Emirate’s most dynamic, transformational and ambitious enterprises through direct and indirect investments across key sectors of the local economy.
Community
Community
We are committed to driving positive impact in people’s lives for the benefit of our employees and the communities we serve.
Awards
Awards
The awards we receive are a testament to our drive, passion, and intent to create long-term value.
Journey
Journey
Established in 2018, ADQ’s journey is just beginning.
Value Creation
Overview
Overview
We are driving value creation for our portfolio companies.
ESG
ESG
Managing a broad portfolio of assets operating in key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s economy uniquely positions us to influence sustainable outcomes for our nation – ultimately making a positive impact on the communities where we operate and improving the quality of life for future generations.
Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation
We are actively enabling Abu Dhabi’s vision to become a digitally enabled economy. We partner and work with the management teams of our portfolio companies to build national, regional and global champions that can help deliver this vision.
Talent Management
Talent Management
Within the UAE’s ‘Principles of the 50’, human capital is viewed as a catalyst for the nation’s competitiveness and future growth over the next 50 years. At ADQ, we are committed to developing, attracting and retaining talent across the organization and building future leaders.
Innovation and R&D
Innovation and R&D
We take a long-term view to investment and continuously identify opportunities that complement Abu Dhabi’sinnovation agenda and solidify its wider ambitions of enhancing R&D throughout the economy. As such, we arepositioning our portfolio for the future by placing innovation and R&D at the heart of our strategy and culture.
Investment Process
Overview
Overview
As a sustainable investor, we have a well-defined investment approach, follow a robust and rigorous process and have a clear focus on our priority clusters.
Our Investment Approach
Our Investment Approach
Our approach to investing is defined by our ability to deploy capital responsibly and efficiently to further boost the UAE's economic growth and future-proof our nation, underpinned by four main pillars.
Our Investment Process
Our Investment Process
We follow a robust and rigorous six-step investment process from initial deal sourcing to receiving final deal approval.
Our Investment Focus
Our Investment Focus
We invest in priority sectors that are critical to the long-term diversification and competitiveness of Abu Dhabi’s economy.
Portfolio
Overview
Overview
We develop economic clusters that capture synergies, enhance trade flows to create long-term value.
Energy & Utilities
Energy & Utilities
As global demand for energy increases, the UAE is committed to navigating a clear path to meeting energy security needs while creating a pathway to decarbonization and climate progress.
Food & Agriculture
Food & Agriculture
As a trusted government partner, ADQ is increasing Abu Dhabi’s sustainable agricultural footprint, driving investments in AgTech solutions, and expanding local farmers’ ability to grow more produce domestically.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Abu Dhabi is home to globally renowned healthcare institutions and pharmaceutical companies, built to support the well-being of a growing population. ADQ’s portfolio companies leverage technology to shape the future of healthcare while keeping patient-centered care, diagnostics and clinical excellence at their core.
Transport & Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Bringing together a portfolio of assets across the entire logistics value chain, ADQ is spearheading the strategy to grow Abu Dhabi’s global connectivity and capitalize on opportunities to enable trade and commerce.
Financial Services
Financial Services
Financial services and thriving capital markets provide a solid foundation for supporting the long-term development of a competitive, diversified, and sustainable economy.
Tourism, Entertainment & Real Estate
Tourism, Entertainment & Real Estate
Tourism, entertainment and real estate play a vital role in how Abu Dhabi’s economy engages with other markets across a wide range of sectors.
Sustainable Manufacturing
Sustainable Manufacturing
As a partner of the Government of Abu Dhabi, we are investing in a broad range of manufacturing and industrial assets that hold the key to growth for the sustainable development of the Emirate.
Investors
Investors
Investors
ADQ is a strategic investment vehicle for the Government of Abu Dhabi and one of the region’s largest holding companies. Learn more abut our credit ratings, governance, ESG and leadership.
News & Insights
Overview
Overview
An Overview of Media and Insights.
Newsroom
Newsroom
Our newsroom invites you to browse recent announcements as well as ADQ's press release archive.
ADQ FWD
ADQ FWD
The ADQ FWD platform brings together industry experts, government, and advocacy leaders to discuss and address issues of economic and strategic importance for the UAE.
Opinion Editorials
Opinion Editorials
Read our Opinion Editorials.
Publications
Publications
Read our Publications.
Careers
Careers at ADQ
Careers at ADQ
Be part of change and progress. Join a dynamic, agile and collaborative team pushing Abu Dhabi’s economic vision to new limits to build resilience for new generations.
Future Foundations
Future Foundation
Join a platform for future leaders. With ADQ's Graduate Development Program, you will receive knowledge that will set the baseline for the rest of your career.
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Contact Us
Contact Us
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Resources
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Compliance
Compliance
View and download the ADQ Code of Conduct, learn more about how we manage compliance obligations  or view information on our Speak Up channel.
Procurement
Procurement
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Legal
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ADQ establishes finance and investment framework agreement worth up to USD 500 million to invest in priority sectors of Kenya’s economy
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ADQ acquires stake in Plenary Group to accelerate growth of global public infrastructure
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2024
ADQ and Oman Investment Authority launch USD 180 million technology-focused fund to bolster the digital economy
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April
2024

ADQ awards and recognition

The awards we receive are a testament to our drive, passion and intent to create long-term value. These are some of our accolades.
ADQ recognizes and awards the driven and passionate.

Gold Award for the Thought Leadership Campaign of the Year

The Stevie® Awards

The Stevie® Awards are the world's premier business awards. In 2022, our thought leadership platform ADQ FWD was recognized with the Gold Award in the Thought Leadership Campaign of the Year.

August
 
2022

Outstanding

Achievement of the Year

New Fund Entry IVCA Awards, India

IVCA Awards recognizes exemplary performance of PE-VCs. We were awarded the Outstanding Achievement of the Year due to our investments in innovative start-ups in India and other key technology hubs. We helped attract entrepreneurial talent to the UAE while aiding the rapid expansion and growth of these across the MENA region.

August
 
2022

Syndicated Loan Deal

of the Year

Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards

The Bonds, Loans and Sukuk Middle East Awards recognizes the most innovative and ground-breaking deals from Sovereign, Corporate and Financial Institution issuers and borrowers in the Middle East. ADQ received the Syndicated Loan Deal of the Year, in recognition of its USD 4.5 billion Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan raised in December 2021.

June
 
2022

Best New Investment Management Brand

2022 Global Brands Magazine Awards, UAE

The Global Brand Magazine Awards recognizes and reward companies and titans of industry for their exceptional performance. We were honored to receive this esteemed award and to be recognized as a global brand among companies across the world in several sectors including Banking and Finance, Insurance, Investment, Forex, Pension, Leadership, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Education, Healthcare, Consulting, Food and Beverage, and more.

June
 
2022

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The partnership reflects ADQ’s commitment to supporting economic development and social welfare in Abu Dhabi and abroad, allowing it to further bolster its track record of investing in infrastructure assets.

‍#ADQ #InvestingInGrowth #AbuDhabi #EconomicGrowth #Australia

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This partnership will focus on leveraging public and social infrastructure opportunities in high-growth geographies including the GCC region, the Middle East and Central Asia.

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ADQ partnered with Plenary Group, a leading independent investor, developer and manager of public-private infrastructure projects headquartered in Australia, to establish a co-investment platform

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In 2022, ADQ and OIA identified investment opportunities worth over USD 8 billion in key sectors of Oman's economy.

‍#ADQ #InvestingInGrowth #AbuDhabi #Oman

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The partnership builds on the UAE's longstanding bilateral ties with Oman and reinforces ADQ's commitment to making investments that unlock the potential of key sectors of the economy while creating lasting value for stakeholders.

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ADQ and Oman Investment Authority launched Jasoor Fund, a technology-focused fund that aims to bolster the digital economy in the Sultanate, as well as the wider MENA region, through investments in high-growth technology companies.

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