Abu Dhabi is intensifying its global economic engagement with a major delegation to Singapore and India, two of Asia’s most important economic partners with bilateral trade worth more than $83.5bn across both markets.
The mission — led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) — will run from November 17 to 21 and aims to deepen trade and investment ties with two of the region’s fastest-growing economies.
The emirate’s outreach reflects a broader push to strengthen its international footprint, expand collaboration in strategic industries and unlock new avenues for sustainable development.
Abu Dhabi woos India and Singapore
Meetings will be held with senior government officials, investors and business leaders in both Singapore and India to explore partnerships across agritech, healthcare and life sciences, advanced technologies, renewable energy, financial services, logistics and manufacturing.
Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED, said: “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.
“Powered by visionary leadership and an enabling ecosystem that supports innovation and entrepreneurship, Abu Dhabi’s ‘Falcon Economy’ continues to soar and accelerate our transition to smart, diversified, and sustainable economy.
“Backed by strong economic fundamentals and a world-class investment landscape, we are doubling down our efforts to further strengthen collaboration with local and international partners in strategic economic clusters including AI, fintech, green energy, life sciences, logistics, and advanced industries”.
Abu Dhabi targets Asia
The visit will feature dedicated business forums in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ADGM and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), connecting investors with opportunities emerging from the emirate’s economic transformation.
- Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of ADDED
- Rashed Al Blooshi, CEO of ADGM Registration Authority
- Badr Al-Olama, Director General of ADIO
- Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs
- Shamis Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Mohammed Alshaiba Al Sharyani, Executive Director of Executive Affairs Sector at ADDED
- Hareb Al Mheiri, Executive Director of the Investor Growth Sector, ADIO
Singapore and India remain two of Abu Dhabi’s most important global partners.
Trade growth
Bilateral trade between the UAE and Singapore exceeded $18.5bn, while non-oil trade with India surpassed $65bn in 2024, supported by growing cooperation in technology, energy and services.
Economic partnership agreements with both markets continue to open new channels for investment and diversification.
A growing number of Singaporean and Indian firms have established a presence in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), including Seviora Group and RB Capital/Royal Holdings (Singapore), and SBI Capital Markets Limited (SBICAPS), Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, DSK Legal, Kotak Mahindra Financial Services, 100 Unicorns, 9 Unicorns Global Capital Management Limited and Cohesion Asset Management (India).
Their expansion underscores Abu Dhabi’s role as a bridge between Asia and global capital.
ADGM strength
ADGM now hosts more than 11,000 active licences and over 2,900 operational entities, making it the largest international financial centre in the region by active entities.
Membership of Indian companies at the Abu Dhabi Chamber has also grown sharply, reaching 17,457 as of September 2025. In 2024 alone, 3,375 new Indian companies joined, marking a 31.1 per cent annual increase and a 38.4 per cent compound annual growth rate between 2019 and 2024.
Abu Dhabi’s competitive business environment continues to attract firms from Singapore and India, with expanding activity in fintech, healthcare, infrastructure and education.
Many enterprises are choosing the emirate as a strategic base to reach global markets, supported by world-class infrastructure, connectivity and a robust regulatory framework.
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