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Abu Dhabi's leading economic entities are taking their investment pitch to London with two major forums this week. The events will showcase the emirate's dynamic economy and connect global investors with local opportunities. With foreign investments surging 300% over the past decade, Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a strategic global hub. The forums aim to turn conversations into concrete commitments between Abu Dhabi and UK businesses.

Key Points: Abu Dhabi Chamber ADGM ADIO Showcase Investment in London

  • Abu Dhabi entities hosting two major investment forums in London on October 8-9
  • Over 40 private sector companies joining to explore UK expansion opportunities
  • Foreign investments in Abu Dhabi increased 300% over the past decade
  • UK Chamber members grew 47% year-on-year with 40+ institutions in ADGM
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Abu Dhabi Chamber, ADGM, ADIO highlight Abu Dhabi's investment opportunities in London

Abu Dhabi entities host London forums to highlight 300% foreign investment growth and partnership opportunities with UK businesses across key economic sectors.

"ADIO's engagement in London underscores our commitment to strengthening investor partnerships and translating strategic alignment into concrete investment outcomes. - Badr Al-Olama, ADIO Director-General"

Abu Dhabi, October 6

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in partnership with key Abu Dhabi entities, are organising two flagship events in London to showcase investment opportunities provided by the Emirate's dynamic economy.

The Abu Dhabi-London Business Connect, to be held on October 8, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) on October 9, underscore Abu Dhabi's business and investment community's commitment to broaden its international outreach and build on its long-standing relationships with global powerhouses.

The forums will gather senior representatives from across government and private sectors, including the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group, Abu Dhabi Customs, Mubadala, Aldar, HSBC, Hub71, and other key stakeholders.

More than 40 homegrown private sector and family businesses from Abu Dhabi are joining the programme to explore scale-up opportunities in new markets, including the United Kingdom, and to pursue partnerships and joint ventures with international counterparts.

Both events will showcase the Emirate's dynamic investment landscape and highlight Abu Dhabi's growing role as a rising economic powerhouse and strategic global investment hub. Delegates will also hold meetings with leading UK-based institutions.

Badr Al-Olama, Director-General of ADIO, said, "ADIO's engagement in London underscores our commitment to strengthening investor partnerships and translating strategic alignment into concrete investment outcomes. We are focused on connecting global capital with the opportunities emerging across Abu Dhabi's priority sectors, advancing long-term growth and value creation. Through the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum, we are expanding the exchange of investment, technology and expertise between our markets, underscoring Abu Dhabi's position as a competitive, connected and forward-looking economy."

With a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, steady growth, and ambitious plans, Abu Dhabi has witnessed a 300 per cent increase in foreign investments in a decade, and new economic licences skyrocketed by 196 per cent.

Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, said, "Abu Dhabi-London Business Connect is about outcomes. We give companies a clear route to set up, scale and export from Abu Dhabi through transparent rules, efficient licensing and direct access to partners and capital. Alongside this, we help Abu Dhabi companies explore expansion in the United Kingdom and enable United Kingdom firms to partner with their counterparts in our emirate and establish a base for growth--turning conversations into commitments and investment."

The UK's business presence in Abu Dhabi continues to grow, with 47 per cent year-on-year growth in the United Kingdom members of the Abu Dhabi Chamber in 2024. Meanwhile, over 40 UK institutions are based in ADGM, the largest and fastest-growing international financial centre in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Abu Dhabi and the UK also enjoy strong investment flows. Abu Dhabi's institutions continue to invest in key sectors of the UK economy, including education, infrastructure, technology, and life sciences. Simultaneously, British companies are expanding their footprint in Abu Dhabi's innovation-driven economy, particularly in financial services, education, and professional services. (ANI/WAM)

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting to see how Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a global investment hub. With 47% YoY growth in UK members, this partnership seems to be working well. Hope Indian companies also get similar opportunities to expand through such platforms.
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Sarah B
While this partnership looks promising, I hope the focus remains on sustainable investments. The 196% increase in economic licenses is impressive, but we need to ensure these investments benefit local communities and not just big corporations.
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Arjun K
The ADGM being the fastest-growing financial centre in MENA region is quite significant. Many Indian fintech companies are already operating there. This London partnership could open more doors for Indian startups looking for international expansion. Good move!
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Michael C
As someone working in cross-border investments, I appreciate Abu Dhabi's transparent rules and efficient licensing mentioned in the article. These are crucial factors that attract foreign investors. Hope to see more such initiatives globally.
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Kavya N
The focus on technology and life sciences investments is particularly interesting. With India's strong IT sector and growing pharmaceutical industry, there could be great synergy opportunities here. Would love to see more India-UAE-UK collaborations in these sectors.

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