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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.
Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer Message
Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer 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.
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
Real Estate Investments 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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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
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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
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Resources
Resources
Access available ADQ resources including Brand Assets, Procurement, Compliance and Legal information, Q Portal and more.
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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About us

Delivering sustainable returns for Abu Dhabi

ADQ is an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company mandated to accelerate the transformation of the Emirate into a knowledge-based economy. As an asset owner and a sustainable investor, ADQ seeks out compelling opportunities across economic clusters that are critical to realizing Abu Dhabi’s economic vision, including Energy & Utilities, Food & Agriculture, Healthcare & Life Sciences and Transport & Logistics.

ADQ is focused on creating long-term value through strategic investments, driving asset transformation, and a commitment to a performance-driven culture.

What we stand for
What we do
Contribution to Abu Dhabi's non-oil GDP in 2023

∼22%

Portfolio companies

25+

Employees

86k+

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Journey

Charting ADQ’s contributions to Abu Dhabi’s economic transformation

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

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Our portfolio

ADQ’s portfolio

We develop cluster ecosystems and support the growth of our portfolio companies by harnessing their strengths to create long-term value and support the continued diversification of Abu Dhabi’s economy.

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Energy &
Utilities

As global demand for energy increases, governments and businesses are increasingly taking action to steep decarbonization targets. Going forward, the energy mix is projected to shift considerably.

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Food & Agriculture
Our clusters - 2/7

Food &
Agriculture

Enhancing resilience in food supply has become ever more important, with the ongoing climate change crisis impacting food security across the globe. ADQ is building national champions and investing in regional and international businesses that can, together, establish the foundation for food security in the UAE and the wider region.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Our clusters - 3/7

Healthcare &
Life Sciences

The healthcare system in the UAE has significantly evolved over the past 50 years. ADQ is building a provision-centered digitally enhanced healthcare and life sciences ecosystem that is anchored in world-class clinical excellence.

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Transport & Logistics
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Transport &
Logistics

Located at the crossroads of East and West, the UAE is at the intersection of trade routes between Asia, Africa, and Europe. Through its strategic investments in assets from ports to airlines, ADQ is playing a vital role in deepening Abu Dhabi’s connectivity with the rest of the world.

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Financial Services
Our clusters - 5/7

Financial
Services

A world-class financial services ecosystem and robust capital markets are an integral part of a globally competitive and diversified economy.

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Real Estate Investments
Our clusters - 6/7

Real Estate Investments

Tourism, hospitality and ancillary services play a vital role in shaping  Abu Dhabi’s engagement with stakeholders from around the world. In addition to driving excellence in tourism, ADQ is making strategic investments in the entertainment and real estate sectors to leverage compelling market opportunities. 

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Sustainable Manufacturing
Our clusters - 7/7

Sustainable
Manufacturing

As part of the UAE’s long-term ambitions to create a competitive economy, the nation is actively seeking to expand its industrial base and strengthen its domestic manufacturing capabilities.

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Energy & Utilities

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Inspiring the community to get active on newly refurbished basketball courts in Abu Dhabi: ADQ and NBA
31
October
2024
ADQ enters into definitive agreement with Bank Audi led consortium to acquire 96 percent of the share capital of Türkiye-based Odeabank
15
October
2024
ADQ appoints Modon Holding as master developer for the Ras El Hekma megaproject in Egypt
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October
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ADQ accelerates AI adoption across its portfolio through partnership with EQTY Lab
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October
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