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About Us
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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
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
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.
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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.
Sustainable Investing
Sustainable Investing
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.
Real Estate Investments
Real Estate Investments
Through its Real Estate Investments cluster, ADQ is developing a diversified portfolio of real estate assets in growth markets to help build resilient economies.
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.
Infrastructure & Critical Minerals
Infrastructure & Critical Minerals
ADQ’s Infrastructure & Critical Minerals cluster encompasses investments that support the creation of world-class foundational systems and structures needed for the operation of the economy, as well as those that safeguard the supply of essential metals and critical minerals.
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
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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
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Publications
Publications
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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.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Contact Us
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Resources
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
Legal
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An active sovereign investor focused on critical infrastructure and global supply chains

Creating global business platforms for long-term value and financial returns

Since its establishment in 2018, ADQ has emerged as an active sovereign investor, building and scaling business platforms focused on critical infrastructure and global supply chains.

As a strategic partner to the Government of Abu Dhabi, ADQ creates sustainable financial returns for the Emirate, while also delivering a positive impact.
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Disciplined investor

Positive impact achieved through expanding global platforms

Partner of choice

Our long-term investment approach is predicated on making acquisitions, establishing partnerships, and setting up new ventures that complement our existing portfolio of assets across eight economic clusters.

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Disciplined investor

Positive impact achieved through expanding global platforms

Partner of choice

By expanding our global business platforms into the communities we serve, we drive lasting positive impact through the strengthening of critical infrastructure and the delivery of essential goods and services.

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Disciplined investor

Positive impact achieved through expanding global platforms

Partner of choice

We partner with governments in key markets, as well as local and global institutions, to deliver projects that enhance economic resilience for the UAE and its bilateral partners.

As a long-term investor, we act as a stable and supportive shareholder, committed to unlocking value across our portfolio while creating international expansion opportunities.

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Our vision

An active and sustainable investor driving growth and prosperity for future generations

We deliver our vision through a highly agile investment outlook, taking an overarching view of economic clusters vital to realizing Abu Dhabi's vision. We exist to inspire a sense of resilience for future generations and empower growth alongside our local, regional, and international partners. To lead a new wave of disruption and innovation.

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Our purpose

Our purpose

Through our global business platforms, we strategically invest in and develop high-impact infrastructure to enhance service reliability for key industries and the broader population. We also enhance Abu Dhabi’s supply chain integration, ensuring the seamless flow of essential goods, such as food and medicine, both within the UAE and beyond.

Our journey

Incorporated in 2018, ADQ’s journey is just beginning.

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Value creation

At ADQ, we are focused on providing our portfolio companies with value-adding initiatives that accelerate performance and global competitiveness.

Learn how we create value

Compliance

Learn more about ADQ's Code of Conduct and how it sets forth business principles that allow us to deliver against our mandate.

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