Abu Dhabi is poised to expand its economic presence in Asia as the Department of Economic Development (ADDED) leads an influential delegation to Singapore and India from November 17 to 21, 2025. This visit represents a pivotal effort to solidify ties with two rapidly expanding economies and align with the emirate’s wider global economic goals.
The esteemed delegation will connect with high-ranking government officials, investors, and key business leaders in both nations. The agenda will center around exploring fresh collaboration opportunities in dynamic sectors such as agritech, healthcare, life sciences, advanced technologies, renewable energy, financial services, logistics, and manufacturing.
This mission also aims to further Abu Dhabi’s ongoing economic evolution, driven by a robust investment environment and strategies focused on diversifying the emirate’s economic landscape. With the rapidly developing “Falcon Economy,” Abu Dhabi is establishing itself as a center for innovation, advanced industries, and sustainable growth.
Throughout the visit, business forums and networking events will be organized in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). These events will gather influential public and private sector leaders to discuss lasting partnerships and spotlight emerging prospects in Abu Dhabi’s priority sectors.
The delegation comprises over 100 senior representatives from prominent Abu Dhabi government agencies and private firms. It features leadership from ADDED, ADGM Registration Authority, ADIO, Abu Dhabi Customs, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber, showcasing the extensive range of economic domains that the emirate aims to enhance through global cooperation.
Singapore and India are critical players in Abu Dhabi’s trade and investment strategy. Bilateral trade between the UAE and Singapore exceeded USD 18.5 billion, while non-oil trade with India surpassed USD 65 billion in 2024. New partnership agreements have opened additional avenues for economic collaboration, promoting diversification and cross-border investments.
Abu Dhabi continues to attract an increasing number of companies from both nations. Numerous major firms from Singapore and India operate within ADGM, highlighting the emirate’s role as a bridge connecting Asian markets with global capital. ADGM currently boasts over 11,000 active licenses and more than 2,900 operational entities, affirming its status as the leading international financial hub in the region.
India remains one of Abu Dhabi’s key economic allies, with 17,457 Indian companies registered in the Abu Dhabi Chamber as of September 2025. The emirate welcomed 3,375 new Indian enterprises in 2024, showcasing significant annual and long-term growth.
As Abu Dhabi’s innovation-fueled ecosystem continues to grow, more businesses from Singapore and India are selecting the emirate for their regional operations in fintech, healthcare, infrastructure, and education. These companies benefit from Abu Dhabi’s superior infrastructure, global connectivity, and supportive regulatory environment—elements that reinforce the emirate’s status as an investment and commerce hub on the world stage.
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