Abu Dhabi: Strategic Development Fund (SDF), an Abu Dhabi-based investment company wholly owned by EDGE Group, and QuantCube Technology, a Paris-based expert in real-time macroeconomic intelligence, announced today that they have entered into an agreement to establish a joint venture in Abu Dhabi. The announcement, made during the AIM Congress 2025, reflects a shared ambition to align with the UAE's focus on artificial intelligence and data-driven decision-making.
According to Emirates News Agency, the joint venture, to be jointly owned by SDF and QuantCube Technology, will build on QuantCube's advanced capabilities in alternative data and AI to deliver real-time, actionable economic and financial intelligence. Designed for institutional investors, corporates, financial institutions, and government agencies across the region, the platform will support strategic planning, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.
In addition to macroeconomic and financial analytics, the partnership will enable dynamic tracking of global supply chains and physical asset flows, leveraging QuantCube's real-time nowcasting and geospatial data tools to support operational readiness and strategic insight. By combining powerful AI-driven analytics with deep regional integration, this collaboration aims to unlock new use cases and broaden access to advanced intelligence solutions for organizations navigating increasingly complex environments.
Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Chief Portfolio Management Officer at SDF, remarked that the joint venture reflects a commitment to introducing innovative technologies across different industries in the region, providing strategic and financial value. As a strategic investor in QuantCube, SDF sees significant potential in applying these capabilities to optimize supply chain management and make timely intelligence more accessible to private and government clients.
Thanh-Long Huynh, Co-Founder and CEO of QuantCube, expressed excitement about collaborating with SDF to bring nowcasting expertise to the UAE and the wider region. Through this joint venture, they aim to deliver innovative solutions that provide institutions with timely, accurate insights and forecasting analytics, driving growth within the region's economy and supporting informed, strategic decision-making in a rapidly evolving global landscape.