UAE’s Investment Ecosystem

HIS EXCELLENCY MOHAMED HASSAN ALSUWAIDI

GCEO’s Message

“Since the inception of ADQ in 2018, the world has witnessed substantial change. One thing that has remained constant is our mandate and the promise that underpins it: to make investments that deliver sustainable growth and drive Abu Dhabi’s economic resilience for future generations.

Looking back on the earlier years, the year 2020 stands out as one that shaped ADQ’s long-term direction. From a developmental holding company, we stepped into the role of a dynamic organization trusted to execute critical policy mandates and work towards increasing self-sufficiency, which is a key building block of economic resilience.

Today, we are a portfolio manager, a global investor and a go-to partner for the Government of Abu Dhabi. Through our focused portfolio of assets, which operate in key sectors of our transforming economy and are the beating heart of ADQ, we provide the fundamentals of life and business to a growing population in an increasingly sustainable manner.

This includes the creation of a world-class healthcare and pharmaceutical sector, increased efficiency and resilience in food supply, progressing the energy transition and the UAE’s decarbonization journey, and taking the standing of the Emirate as a global connectivity hub to new heights, all the while making a positive impact on the communities in which we operate.

ADQ is a comparatively young organization and was created with a focus on non-oil revenue streams. To a large extent, it is these features that have allowed us to assume a role in the economic diversification and the net zero ambitions of our Emirate and the nation after only half a decade. It is within our power as ADQ to shape tangible and increasingly sustainable outcomes, as demonstrated in our contributions to non-oil GDP, which amounted to 22 percent in 2022.

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the wise leadership of the UAE for bestowing upon me the trust to deliver ADQ’s mandate towards the realization of the vision of our Founding Father. ADQ’s accomplishments to date would not have been possible without the steadfast support of our Chairman, His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whose visionary leadership over the past five years has guided our growth.

I look ahead with optimism, pledging to retain ADQ on its successful path that allows us to make contributions to a prosperous, thriving UAE that can measure up to the foremost nations in the world.”

CELEBRATING
5 YEARS

Five years after our inception in 2018, we look back on the first chapter of our journey as a long-term investor, an asset owner and a go-to partner for the Government of Abu Dhabi.
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CELEBRATING5 YEARS
UAE’s Investment Ecosystem

H.E. MOHAMED HASSAN ALSUWAIDI

Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of ADQ
GCEO’S MESSAGE

DELIVERING
LONG-TERM IMPACT

“As a sovereign investor with a mandate to invest in a focused portfolio of assets championing core sectors of Abu Dhabi’s economy, we are proud to make contributions to the prosperity of our Emirate and the nation while positively impacting people’s lives.”
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THE BEGINNING OF A REMARKABLE JOURNEY

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Hamad Al Hammadi, Chief Executive Officer of Energy & Utilities and Sustainable Manufacturing at ADQ, (at time of release 2023)
on the organization’s first-ever corporate report tracing its development over the last five years

UNVEILING 5 YEARS OF PROGRESS

UAE’s Investment Ecosystem

ADQ AT THE 5-YEAR MARK

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ADQ’s portfolio spans 7 economic clusters across key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversifying economy, including energy and utilities, healthcare and life sciences, food and agriculture, and mobility and logistics
22%
ADQ’s contribution to Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP amounted to 22% in 2022, supporting the Emirate’s economic diversification and sustainable growth
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At the five-year mark, ADQ’s portfolio comprises over 25 companies which are on a journey of growth and expansion
20%
Between 2019 and 2022, ADQ’s portfolio companies achieved an average annual improvement in profitability of 20% as a result of prudent portfolio management that prioritizes the transformation of each business
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ADQ’s portfolio spans 7 economic clusters across key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversifying economy, including energy and utilities, healthcare and life sciences, food and agriculture, and mobility and logistics
22%
ADQ’s contribution to Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP amounted to 22% in 2022, supporting the Emirate’s economic diversification and sustainable growth
25+
At the five-year mark, ADQ’s portfolio comprises over 25 companies which are on a journey of growth and expansion
20%
Between 2019 and 2022, ADQ’s portfolio companies achieved an average annual improvement in profitability of 20% as a result of prudent portfolio management that prioritizes the transformation of each business
Dr. Jaap Kalkman, Chief Investment Officer at ADQ,
on the growth and development of ADQ’s portfolio companies under its umbrella

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT OUR BUSINESS

OUR PRIORITY CLUSTERS
We support the execution of strategic government priorities by developing thriving sectoral clusters with an increasingly international footprint that contribute to strengthening economic resilience.
OUR EMERGING CLUSTERS
Our investments span three emerging clusters which primarily drive value creation at home, bolstering Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification and status as a world-leading financial and business center.
OUR INVESTMENT APPROACH
We follow a robust and disciplined six-step investment process from deal sourcing through to realization, which allows us to generate sustainable financial returns while enriching people’s lives.
OUR CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
Our four horizontal Centers of Excellence – ESG, Innovation and R&D, Talent Management and Digital Transformation – encourage the adoption of best practices and future-proof our portfolio companies.
TRANSFORMING OUR PORTFOLIO COMPANIES
As an asset owner, we prioritize the growth and development of our portfolio companies, ensuring they are well positioned to seize opportunities in a dynamic marketplace.
EMBRACING SUSTAINABILITY
To create long-term value, it is vital for ESG principles to form an integral part of our investment cycle and be embedded into our portfolio companies’ operations.
OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We have a strong track record in partnering with leading organizations to promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles and social inclusion, contributing to a bright future for all.