Abu Dhabi Enhances Economic Partnership With Singapore And India Through High-Level Delegation

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) is set to lead a significant economic delegation to Singapore and India from 17 to 21 November 2025. This initiative underscores the emirate's dedication to enhancing international relations, boosting trade and investment ties, and exploring sustainable development opportunities.

Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED, emphasised the importance of these visits. "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," he stated.

The delegation will engage with senior officials, investors, and business leaders in both countries. They aim to explore collaborations in high-growth sectors such as agritech, healthcare, advanced technologies, renewable energy, financial services, logistics, and manufacturing.

Special forums will be organised with entities like the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. These events will gather influential businesses and investors to discuss long-term partnership pathways. The focus will be on showcasing Abu Dhabi's economic transformation initiatives.

Abu Dhabi's 'Falcon Economy' is driven by visionary leadership that supports innovation. The emirate is committed to strengthening collaborations in strategic clusters like AI, fintech, green energy, life sciences, logistics, and advanced industries.

Key Delegation Members

The delegation includes over 100 senior representatives from Abu Dhabi's government and private sectors. Notable members include Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei from ADDED and Rashed Al Blooshi from ADGM Registration Authority. Other key figures are Badr Al-Olama from ADIO and Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori from Abu Dhabi Customs.

Bilateral trade between the UAE and Singapore exceeded USD 18.5 billion. Non-oil trade with India surpassed USD 65 billion in 2024 due to strong cooperation in energy, technology, and services. These partnerships continue to open new channels for investment diversification.

Abu Dhabi's Role as a Global Hub

Notable firms like Seviora Group from Singapore have a presence in ADGM. Indian companies such as SBI Capital Markets Limited also operate there. This highlights Abu Dhabi's role as a bridge between Asia and global capital markets.

ADGM hosts over 11,000 active licences and more than 2,900 operational entities. It stands as the largest international financial centre in the region by these measures.

Membership of Indian companies at the Abu Dhabi Chamber has grown rapidly. By September 2025, it reached 17,457 active memberships. In 2024 alone, 3,375 new Indian companies joined.

Abu Dhabi's innovation-led ecosystem attracts companies from Singapore and India. Many enterprises in fintech, healthcare, infrastructure, and education establish regional operations here due to its world-class infrastructure.

The upcoming visits aim to further solidify Abu Dhabi's position as a global magnet for talent and investment while fostering sustainable economic growth through strategic partnerships with Singapore and India.

With inputs from WAM