The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) will head a high-level economic delegation to Singapore and India from November 17 to 21, 2025, as part of its continuous efforts to strengthen and solidify ties with major global economies.
The two visits reaffirm the emirate’s commitment to expanding international engagement, advancing bilateral trade and investment relations, and unlocking new opportunities for sustainable development.
The ADDED’s economic delegation will hold meetings with senior government officials, investors, and business leaders in both Singapore and India to explore partnerships in sectors with high growth potential, including agritech, healthcare and life sciences, advanced technologies, renewable energy, financial services, logistics, and manufacturing.
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.
Special forums and events will be organised by ADDED in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ADGM, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), bringing together influential businesses and investors to discuss pathways for long-term partnerships.
These events will showcase the opportunities arising from Abu Dhabi’s economic transformation and diversification initiatives, highlighting the emirate’s position as a global magnet for talent, business, and investment.
Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi Chairman – ADDED
“Singapore and India are among the world’s most dynamic, fast-growing economies, and are key strategic partners for Abu Dhabi and the UAE. The ADDED 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”.
Singapore and India are key trade and investment partners for Abu Dhabi and the UAE. Bilateral trade with Singapore exceeded $18.5B, while non-oil trade with India surpassed $65B in 2024, driven by strong collaboration in energy, technology, and services.
Economic agreements with both the countries continue to open new avenues for investment and trade. Prominent Singaporean and Indian firms in ADGM include Seviora Group, RB Capital/Royal Holdings, SBI Capital Markets, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Kotak Mahindra Financial Services, and Cohesion Asset Management, highlighting Abu Dhabi’s role as a bridge between Asia and global capital.
The ADGM now hosts over 11,000 active licenses and more than 2,900 operational entities, making it the largest international financial center in the region. Reflecting growing ties with India, the Abu Dhabi Chamber had 17,457 active Indian memberships as of September 2025, with 3,375 new Indian companies joining in 2024, marking a 31.1percent annual growth and a 38.4 percent CAGR from 2019 to 2024.
Abu Dhabi’s thriving, innovation-led business ecosystem continues to attract companies from Singapore and India, two major global economies in South Asia, with a growing number of enterprises in fintech, healthcare, infrastructure, and education, establishing regional operations in the emirate to access global markets, benefiting from its world-class infrastructure, connectivity, and regulatory environment.
