Post by : Badri Ariffin

Abu Dhabi is set to deepen its economic footprint in Asia as the Department of Economic Development (ADDED) leads a major delegation to Singapore and India from 17 to 21 November 2025. The visit marks a significant step in strengthening partnerships with two of the world’s fastest-growing economies and reinforcing the emirate’s long-term global economic ambitions.

The high-level delegation will engage with senior government officials, investors, and major business groups in both countries. Discussions will focus on identifying new avenues of cooperation across high-growth sectors such as agritech, healthcare, life sciences, advanced technologies, renewable energy, financial services, logistics, and manufacturing.

The visit also aims to build on Abu Dhabi’s accelerating economic transformation, supported by a strong investment climate and policies designed to diversify the emirate’s economy. With its fast-evolving “Falcon Economy,” Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a global hub for innovation, advanced industries, and sustainable development.

Throughout the tour, specialised business forums and networking events will be organised in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). These gatherings will bring together influential government and private-sector leaders to explore long-term partnerships and highlight emerging opportunities across Abu Dhabi’s priority sectors.

More than 100 senior representatives from key Abu Dhabi government entities and private organisations will join the mission. The delegation includes leadership from ADDED, ADGM Registration Authority, ADIO, Abu Dhabi Customs, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber, reflecting the broad scope of economic areas that the emirate aims to strengthen through international cooperation.

Singapore and India hold strategic importance for Abu Dhabi’s trade and investment agenda. Bilateral trade between the UAE and Singapore surpassed USD 18.5 billion, while the UAE’s non-oil trade with India exceeded USD 65 billion in 2024. Recent partnership agreements have further opened channels for economic collaboration, supporting diversification and cross-border investment flows.

Abu Dhabi continues to attract a rising number of companies from both countries. Several major Singaporean and Indian firms already operate within ADGM, underscoring the emirate’s role as a gateway connecting Asian markets with global capital. ADGM now hosts over 11,000 active licences and more than 2,900 operational entities, making it the region’s largest international financial centre by these measures.

India remains one of Abu Dhabi’s strongest economic partners, with membership of Indian companies in the Abu Dhabi Chamber reaching 17,457 as of September 2025. The emirate welcomed 3,375 new Indian companies in 2024 alone, marking significant annual and long-term growth.

As Abu Dhabi’s innovation-driven ecosystem expands, more businesses from Singapore and India are choosing the emirate to establish regional operations in fintech, healthcare, infrastructure, and education. They benefit from Abu Dhabi’s advanced infrastructure, global connectivity, and supportive regulatory framework—factors that continue to strengthen the emirate’s standing as a global destination for investment and commerce.

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