As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen and expand relations with leading global economies, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) will lead a high-level economic delegation to Singapore and India from 17 to 21 November 2025.
The visits underscore Abu Dhabi’s commitment to deepening international engagement, enhancing bilateral trade and investment ties, and creating new avenues for sustainable development.
During the trip, the Abu Dhabi delegation will meet with senior government officials, investors, and business leaders in both Singapore and India to explore collaborations in high-growth sectors, including agritech, healthcare and life sciences, advanced technologies, renewable energy, financial services, logistics, and manufacturing.
Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED, said: “Singapore and India are among the world’s most dynamic, fast-growing economies, and are key strategic partners for Abu Dhabi and the UAE. Our visit aims to deepen these partnerships by engaging policymakers, business, and investment leaders to create and seize opportunities in various sectors.”
“Powered by visionary leadership and an enabling ecosystem that supports innovation and entrepreneurship, Abu Dhabi’s ‘Falcon Economy’ continues to soar and accelerate our transition to smart, diversified, and sustainable economy. Backed by strong economic fundamentals and a world-class investment landscape, we are doubling down our efforts to further strengthen collaboration with local and international partners in strategic economic clusters including AI, fintech, green energy, life sciences, logistics, and advanced industries”.
Special forums and events will be organized in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ADGM, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). These gatherings will bring together influential businesses and investors to discuss long-term partnership opportunities.
The events will also highlight Abu Dhabi’s economic transformation and diversification initiatives, showcasing the emirate’s position as a global hub for talent, business, and investment.
Led by Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED, the delegation consists of over 100 senior representatives from leading Abu Dhabi government and private sector entities, including Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of ADDED, Rashed Al Blooshi, CEO of ADGM Registration Authority, Badr Al-Olama, Director General, Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director General, Abu Dhabi Customs, Shamis Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mohammed Alshaiba Al Sharyani, Executive Director of Executive Affairs Sector at ADDED, and Hareb Al Mheiri, Executive Director of the Investor Growth Sector, ADIO.
Singapore and India remain among Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s most significant trade and investment partners. In 2024, bilateral trade between the UAE and Singapore exceeded USD 18.5 billion, while non-oil trade with India surpassed USD 65 billion, driven by strong collaboration in energy, technology, and services.
Economic partnership agreements with both countries continue to open new channels for trade and investment diversification.
Notable Singaporean and Indian companies with a presence in ADGM include Seviora Group and RB Capital/Royal Holdings (Singapore), and SBI Capital Markets Limited (SBICAPS), Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, DSK Legal, Kotak Mahindra Financial Services, 100 Unicorns, 9 Unicorns Global Capital Management Limited, and Cohesion Asset Management (India), highlighting Abu Dhabi’s role as a gateway between Asia and global capital.
ADGM now hosts more than 11,000 active licenses and over 2,900 operational entities, making it the region’s largest international financial center by this measure.
Reflecting the strong ties with India, membership of Indian companies at the Abu Dhabi Chamber has grown significantly, reaching 17,457 active memberships as of September 2025. In 2024 alone, 3,375 new Indian companies joined, representing a 31.1% annual increase and a 38.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2019 and 2024.
Abu Dhabi’s innovation-driven business ecosystem continues to attract companies from Singapore and India, with a growing number of enterprises in fintech, healthcare, infrastructure, and education establishing regional operations in the emirate. This provides access to global markets while benefiting from world-class infrastructure, connectivity, and a supportive regulatory environment.
(Inputs from WAM)
