The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Wusoom Holding, a next-generation investment holding company, have signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop protein fermentation projects in Abu Dhabi.
This ADIO-Wusoom strategic partnership marks a major milestone in diversifying the emirate’s economy and advancing global food security through innovative, sustainable technologies.
The partnership, announced during Global Food Week 2025, aims to develop large-scale protein fermentation facilities to drive the production of novel foods and alternative protein sources.
Abu Dhabi will leverage advanced biotechnology and fermentation science through this initiative to create high-quality protein products that meet growing global demand for sustainable food solutions.
This collaboration represents a cornerstone initiative within Abu Dhabi’s AgriFood Growth and Water Abundance (AGWA) cluster, established to position the Emirate as a global leader and launchpad for food and water innovation.
AGWA aims to contribute $24 billion (AED 90 billion) in incremental GDP to Abu Dhabi’s economy, create more than 60,000 new jobs, and attract $34 billion (AED 128 billion) in investments by 2045.
According to the statement, commercial partnerships for product distribution will be explored across countries within the UAE’s network of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA), in addition to China and markets across the GCC, Africa, and Europe.
Through Wusoom’s portfolio, innovative companies and strategic partners will be introduced to Abu Dhabi’s growth ecosystem, creating networking effects and enabling additional high-value investments to the emirate.
The ADIO-Wusoom partnership is expected to generate substantial direct benefits for Abu Dhabi’s economy through increased foreign direct investment, the creation of high-quality jobs across research, production, and development, and greater GDP contribution from advanced manufacturing sectors, firmly positioning Abu Dhabi as the regional hub for alternative protein production.
