Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has strengthened its role as a key supporter of economic and social progress in Arab countries, financing strategic projects that promote stability, drive growth, and enhance quality of life. This underscores the UAE's steadfast commitment to its Arab neighbors.
According to Emirates News Agency, ADFD's 2024 Annual Report reveals that the fund's cumulative development financing has reached AED216.5 billion, benefiting 107 countries across various continents. This total includes AED157 billion in concessional loans, AED57.6 billion in government grants, and AED1.9 billion in direct contributions.
In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the Fund noted that in 2024 it managed six UAE government grants to Arab nations worth a combined AED810 million, benefiting Jordan, Morocco, Yemen, and Mauritania. Jordan received over AED452 million for three key projects: a national digital health transformation programme, budget support, and a reading skills development programme. Morocco was allocated AED129 million for the expansion of the Oued Akrach - Ain Aouda Road, Yemen received AED45 million for a solar power project in Socotra, and Mauritania was granted AED184 million for the Applied Sciences College.
Among the standout initiatives is Jordan's recently launched 'Jordan Digital Health Centre', which aims to connect healthcare centres and create an integrated electronic medical records management system through a unified digital platform. The first phase has already linked five hospitals in remote areas and three health centres across the kingdom.
The fund also oversees UAE grants under the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND), allocating AED4.6 billion each to Jordan and Morocco between 2012 and 2024 to support projects that directly improve citizens' lives. During the same period, Bahrain received an AED9.2 billion grant under the GCC Development Programme for major projects across various sectors.
In 2025, ADFD continues to implement high-impact investment projects across the Arab world, including Egypt's 'Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza', an integrated tourism venture in Salalah, Oman, and the expansion of Bahrain International Airport. The fund has also advanced renewable energy in the Comoros with a solar power station, supported community stability in Somaliland with a housing project, and signed a financing agreement with the GCC Interconnection Authority for a strategic project to strengthen regional energy security.
By championing strategic, high-value initiatives, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development continues to act as a vital bridge for progress, reflecting the UAE's enduring commitment to spreading stability and prosperity across the Arab region and beyond.