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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
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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
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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.
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Contact Us
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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.
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ADQ launches Q Market Makers to enhance ADX liquidity

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  • New market maker commences trading on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)

ADQ, one of the region's largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi's economy, announced today the launch of Q Market Makers LLC (QMM). The new market maker began trading today on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

Market makers are key market participants that provide a highly effective means of facilitating trading activity and ensuring liquidity in a strong securities exchange. A highly liquid exchange instils greater interest and confidence in the capital markets attracting order flow and listings. Prices become more efficient, volumes increase as the average spread narrows and overall transaction costs are reduced. This in turn provides a credible platform for companies to raise capital and expand and diversify their shareholder base.

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange is working to encourage participation in the securities markets in order to increase liquidity while promoting capital formation and economic growth. Capital markets with more liquidity and efficiency are essential for any country to achieve economic diversification, and help create a business system that is more competitive, transparent, and engaging with the global economy through expertise and adoption of best global practices.

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H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)

Market making is a key pillar of the financial markets' development and significantly advances financial trading. The launch of Q Market Makers is a significant milestone for Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, paving the way for increasing market activities at all levels.

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H.E. Al Shorafa

The establishment of QMM brings together a combination of highly specialized expertise, innovative technology and capital deployment for the benefit of listed companies and their shareholders alike. As an additional market maker for ADX, QMM will help to boost liquidity and improve market quality of Abu Dhabi’s state-of-the-art exchange. This goes to the heart of ADQ's aim to generate economic activity underpinned by a leading capital market that helps to drive Abu Dhabi’s growth and development.

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H.E. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, CEO of ADQ

To facilitate and support its activities as an independently managed market maker, QMM will be able to access funding allocated for market making earlier this year as part of the Abu Dhabi Economic Stimulus Package. This funding was set up by the Abu Dhabi Government under Ghadan 21 to enhance liquidity of the capital markets.

About ADQ

Established in 2018, ADQ is an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company with a broad portfolio of major enterprises. Its investments span key sectors of the UAE’s diversified economy including energy and utilities, food and agriculture, healthcare and life sciences, and mobility and logistics, amongst others. As a strategic partner of Abu Dhabi’s government, ADQ is committed to accelerating the transformation of the Emirate into a globally competitive and knowledge-based economy.
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