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ADQ is a leading active investor, with a strategic focus on creating sustainable financial returns and impact for Abu Dhabi for the long-term.
About ADQ
Who We Are
Who We Are
Since inception, ADQ has served as a sustainable investor that is accelerating the transformation of Abu Dhabi into a globally competitive economy. We are well-positioned to deliver on this mandate by building economic clusters that are aligned with strategic governmental priorities.
What We Stand For
What We Stand For
We are a sustainable and long-term investor that is driving the economic transformation of Abu Dhabi. Our mandate is to create value through investment and commitment to a performance-driven culture.
Leadership
Leadership
ADQ’s highly proficient and experienced board of directors and management team collectively works to optimize the financial performance of ADQ’s portfolio and grow pioneering businesses across strategic sectors of Abu Dhabi’s economy.
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CEO Message
ADQ was established to create further value and future-proof Abu Dhabi’s economy. It brings together some of the Emirate’s most dynamic, transformational and ambitious enterprises through direct and indirect investments across key sectors of the local economy.
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Community
We are committed to driving positive impact in people’s lives for the benefit of our employees and the communities we serve.
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Awards
The awards we receive are a testament to our drive, passion, and intent to create long-term value.
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Journey
Established in 2018, ADQ’s journey is just beginning.
Value Creation
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We are driving value creation for our portfolio companies.
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ESG
Managing a broad portfolio of assets operating in key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s economy uniquely positions us to influence sustainable outcomes for our nation – ultimately making a positive impact on the communities where we operate and improving the quality of life for future generations.
Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation
We are actively enabling Abu Dhabi’s vision to become a digitally enabled economy. We partner and work with the management teams of our portfolio companies to build national, regional and global champions that can help deliver this vision.
Talent Management
Talent Management
Within the UAE’s ‘Principles of the 50’, human capital is viewed as a catalyst for the nation’s competitiveness and future growth over the next 50 years. At ADQ, we are committed to developing, attracting and retaining talent across the organization and building future leaders.
Innovation and R&D
Innovation and R&D
We take a long-term view to investment and continuously identify opportunities that complement Abu Dhabi’sinnovation agenda and solidify its wider ambitions of enhancing R&D throughout the economy. As such, we arepositioning our portfolio for the future by placing innovation and R&D at the heart of our strategy and culture.
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As a sustainable investor, we have a well-defined investment approach, follow a robust and rigorous process and have a clear focus on our priority clusters.
Our Investment Approach
Our Investment Approach
Our approach to investing is defined by our ability to deploy capital responsibly and efficiently to further boost the UAE's economic growth and future-proof our nation, underpinned by four main pillars.
Our Investment Process
Our Investment Process
We follow a robust and rigorous six-step investment process from initial deal sourcing to receiving final deal approval.
Our Investment Focus
Our Investment Focus
We invest in priority sectors that are critical to the long-term diversification and competitiveness of Abu Dhabi’s economy.
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We develop economic clusters that capture synergies, enhance trade flows to create long-term value.
Energy & Utilities
Energy & Utilities
As global demand for energy increases, the UAE is committed to navigating a clear path to meeting energy security needs while creating a pathway to decarbonization and climate progress.
Food & Agriculture
Food & Agriculture
As a trusted government partner, ADQ is increasing Abu Dhabi’s sustainable agricultural footprint, driving investments in AgTech solutions, and expanding local farmers’ ability to grow more produce domestically.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Abu Dhabi is home to globally renowned healthcare institutions and pharmaceutical companies, built to support the well-being of a growing population. ADQ’s portfolio companies leverage technology to shape the future of healthcare while keeping patient-centered care, diagnostics and clinical excellence at their core.
Transport & Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Bringing together a portfolio of assets across the entire logistics value chain, ADQ is spearheading the strategy to grow Abu Dhabi’s global connectivity and capitalize on opportunities to enable trade and commerce.
Financial Services
Financial Services
Financial services and thriving capital markets provide a solid foundation for supporting the long-term development of a competitive, diversified, and sustainable economy.
Tourism, Entertainment & Real Estate
Tourism, Entertainment & Real Estate
Tourism, entertainment and real estate play a vital role in how Abu Dhabi’s economy engages with other markets across a wide range of sectors.
Sustainable Manufacturing
Sustainable Manufacturing
As a partner of the Government of Abu Dhabi, we are investing in a broad range of manufacturing and industrial assets that hold the key to growth for the sustainable development of the Emirate.
Investors
Investors
Investors
ADQ is a strategic investment vehicle for the Government of Abu Dhabi and one of the region’s largest holding companies. Learn more abut our credit ratings, governance, ESG and leadership.
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The ADQ FWD platform brings together industry experts, government, and advocacy leaders to discuss and address issues of economic and strategic importance for the UAE.
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Be part of change and progress. Join a dynamic, agile and collaborative team pushing Abu Dhabi’s economic vision to new limits to build resilience for new generations.
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Join a platform for future leaders. With ADQ's Graduate Development Program, you will receive knowledge that will set the baseline for the rest of your career.
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ADQ and NBA announce multiyear collaboration to engage fans and youth basketball players in Abu Dhabi

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  • ADQ Named Presenting Partner of The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 Featuring the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves Playing Two Preseason Games
    on Oct. 5 and 7 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
  • ADQ Will Support League’s Grassroots Basketball Development Programming in the UAE that Promotes a Healthy and Active Lifestyle.

ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multiyear collaboration to engage fans and youth basketball players in Abu Dhabi.  

The agreement makes ADQ the Presenting Partner of The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023, featuring the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves playing two preseason games on Thursday, Oct. 5 and Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. GST at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.  ADQ will also host and support the NBA’s grassroots basketball programs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including as part of the league’s existing collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).  

The collaboration will see ADQ support a variety of NBA fan engagement, youth development and social impact initiatives to develop the next generation of fans and players in the UAE and promote a healthy and active lifestyle, including the Jr. NBA Abu Dhabi League, NBA FIT clinics, NBA Cares events, and NBA youth basketball development camps over the summer.

Anas Albarguthi, Chief Operating Officer at ADQ, commented: “Through this groundbreaking collaboration, ADQ will contribute to the increasing prominence of the sport and bolster the Emirate’s profile as an attractive destination, while encouraging healthier lifestyles. Our track record in partnering with leading organizations to promote physical activity both on a professional and an amateur level has served to prove that sports yield tangible benefits for local communities.”

“Engaging with local communities and growing basketball at the grassroots level are cornerstones of our broader efforts to use the game to inspire and connect people in the Middle East and globally, and our collaboration with ADQ will help us teach the game and its values to the next generation of fans and players,” said NBA Europe and Middle East Managing Director Ralph Rivera.  

The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 Presented by ADQ will air live in the UAE and across the Middle East and North Africa on beIN SPORTS, The Sports Channel and NBA League Pass, and reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories on television, digital media and social media.  NBA games have aired in the UAE since the 1987-88 season.  

The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 Presented by ADQ are part of a multiyear collaboration between the NBA and DCT Abu Dhabi.  Last year the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Bucks played the league’s first games in Abu Dhabi and the Arabian Gulf.

Tickets for The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 Presented by ADQ will go on sale at a later date.  Fans can register their interest in receiving more information, including exclusive ticket presale, special ticket packages offering premium access, VIP experiences, hospitality and local hotel accommodations, by visiting NBA.com/AbuDhabi.  

Fans can follow the NBA on Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter (@NBAArabic) for the latest updates, news and content in Arabic.  NBA fans in the UAE and across the Middle East can shop online at NBAStoreME.com and at the NBA Store at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi for the widest selection of authentic NBA products ever available in the region.

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About ADQ

Established in 2018, ADQ is an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company with a broad portfolio of major enterprises. Its investments span key sectors of the UAE’s diversified economy including energy and utilities, food and agriculture, healthcare and life sciences, and mobility and logistics, amongst others. As a strategic partner of Abu Dhabi’s government, ADQ is committed to accelerating the transformation of the Emirate into a globally competitive and knowledge-based economy.
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