Abu dhabi: As part of its ongoing efforts to build and cement relations with leading economies, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) will lead a high-level economic delegation to Singapore and India from 17 to 21 November 2025. The two visits reaffirm the emirate's commitment to expanding international engagement, advancing bilateral trade and investment relations, and unlocking new opportunities for sustainable development.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Abu Dhabi economic delegation will hold meetings with senior government officials, investors, and business leaders in both Singapore and India to explore partnerships in sectors with high growth potential, including agritech, healthcare and life sciences, advanced technologies, renewable energy, financial services, logistics, and manufacturing. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED, emphasized the strategic importance of Singapore and India as dynamic and fast-growing economies.
Special forums and events will be organized in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ADGM, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), bringing together influential businesses and investors to discuss pathways for long-term partnerships. These events will showcase the opportunities arising from Abu Dhabi's economic transformation and diversification initiatives.
Led by Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, the delegation consists of over 100 senior representatives from leading Abu Dhabi government and private sector entities. Notable members include Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of ADDED, and Rashed Al Blooshi, CEO of ADGM Registration Authority, among others. The delegation aims to deepen partnerships by engaging with policymakers, business, and investment leaders to create and seize opportunities in strategic economic clusters.
Singapore and India remain significant trade and investment partners for Abu Dhabi and the UAE. Bilateral trade between the UAE and Singapore exceeded USD 18.5 billion, while non-oil trade with India surpassed USD 65 billion in 2024. Notable Singaporean and Indian firms with a presence in ADGM include Seviora Group and SBI Capital Markets Limited, highlighting Abu Dhabi's role as a bridge between Asia and global capital.
ADGM has become the largest international financial centre in the region, hosting more than 11,000 active licenses and over 2,900 operational entities. Reflecting the depth of ties with India, membership of Indian companies at the Abu Dhabi Chamber has expanded rapidly, with a notable increase in new memberships in recent years. Abu Dhabi's innovation-led business ecosystem continues to attract companies from Singapore and India, with a growing number of enterprises establishing regional operations to access global markets.