UAE Investment Strategy Detailed By IHC And 2PointZero In Abu Dhabi

H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, received a senior delegation from IHC and 2PointZero Group, led by H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The meeting highlighted strategic investment priorities designed to reinforce the UAE’s competitive economic position and support long-term diversification, with a clear focus on future sectors and innovation-driven growth aligned with national development plans.

During the discussions, the delegation presented an integrated investment vision centred on advanced technology, the digital economy, renewable energy and advanced industries. These areas are viewed as essential to strengthening the resilience of the UAE economy, helping to reduce reliance on traditional sectors while encouraging sustainable growth. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan also attended, reflecting high-level interest in the group’s plans.

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Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Vice Chair of 2PointZero Group, and Syed Basar Shueb, CEO and Managing Director of IHC and Board Member of 2PointZero Group, outlined how the strategy targets future-oriented sectors. They explained that investments are structured to support key industries, encourage knowledge transfer, and back projects that can adapt to changing global economic conditions while remaining anchored in the UAE’s priorities.

H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that the group places strong emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship and knowledge-based industries. These elements are seen as core pillars for building a competitive economy based on technology and future skills. He also underscored the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in achieving sustainable development objectives across the UAE and wider region.

IHC is the most valuable holding company in the Middle East and one of the world's largest investment firms, with a market capitalisation of AED878.5 billion. Its portfolio spans more than 1,400 subsidiaries involved in sectors including asset management, healthcare, real estate, financial services and IT. Through this structure, IHC channels capital into activities that support innovation, sustainability and economic diversification in the UAE and abroad.

2PointZero Group, a subsidiary of IHC, manages a diversified investment asset base valued at approximately AED120 billion and maintains a presence in more than 85 countries worldwide. The group continues to expand its investment portfolio and global footprint across priority economic sectors. By doing so, 2PointZero Group aims to align international investments with the UAE’s long-term economic interests and future sector positioning.

IHC and 2PointZero Group projects supporting UAE future sectors

H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan was briefed on major projects now under development, which aim to foster innovation ecosystems across future industries and encourage strategic investments. These initiatives focus on sectors such as food industries, consumer goods, artificial intelligence-driven industries and advanced technologies. They are designed to create a resilient economic system capable of adapting to rapid global transformations and emerging market trends.

H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the accompanying delegation expressed their appreciation to H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan for continued support and close follow-up of strategic investment initiatives by national companies. They reaffirmed the group’s commitment to contributing to economic growth and developing high-quality projects that reinforce Abu Dhabi and the UAE as leading destinations for investment in future sectors, aligned with national economic diversification goals.

With inputs from WAM