Abu Dhabi Launches Initiative To Add 120000 Jobs And Raise GDP

• Abu Dhabi deepens economic ties with India and Singapore, targeting smart mobility, food & water security, and next-gen healthcare clusters projected to add Dh228 billion to GDP by 2045.
• High-level delegation signs multiple MoUs and holds 140+ bilateral meetings, fostering collaboration in startups, manufacturing, logistics, fintech, and life sciences.
• Clusters expected to create 120,000+ jobs and attract Dh200 billion in investment, positioning Abu Dhabi as a global hub for innovation, R&D, and regional supply-chain integration.

Abu Dhabi has deepened its international economic ambitions with a strategic investment and diplomatic thrust into India and Singapore to help supercharge the growth of three key innovation clusters projected to contribute Dh228 billion to the emirate’s GDP by 2045. The smart mobility, food and water security, and next-generation healthcare clusters are forecasted to create more than 120,000 jobs and attract more than Dh200 billion in new investments. In the past week, Abu Dhabi’s leadership has visited two of Asia’s most dynamic economies, paving the way for partnerships that will feed directly into the emirate’s long-term diversification and innovation agenda.

Led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, ADDED, the high-level delegation's visits to Singapore and Mumbai were concluded with a series of agreements on collaboration across advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, AI, digital infrastructure, logistics, fintech, and financial services. In the case of both cities, above 140 bilateral meetings were held between the delegation and representatives of sovereign funds, venture investors, family offices, asset management firms, listed corporations, and high-net-worth business groups looking to channel global capital, expertise, and technological innovation into Abu Dhabi's evolving economy.

Chairman Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi said the mission was a reflection of the emirate’s 'Falcon Economy' vision, which places great emphasis on strengthening relations with leading global partners while opening up opportunities for talent, investors and start-ups. He added that both India and Singapore were increasingly showing confidence in Abu Dhabi’s market, considering that Singaporean investments in the emirate grew 25 per cent in 2024, while the number of Indian companies operating in Abu Dhabi jumped 31 percent.

In all, Abu Dhabi signed multiple agreements during the trip, including five MoUs with Indian partners, which are expected to accelerate joint activity in startups, family businesses, logistics, manufacturing, and trade facilitation. Business forums organized by Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), and Abu Dhabi Customs presented the emirate's burgeoning opportunities to local and international investors.

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The Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) in Mumbai was a marquee event, where Indian corporates, investors, and founders explored potential collaborations in sectors such as healthcare, biopharma, agritech, food and water security, media, entertainment, gaming, and sports. UAE Ambassador to India Dr Abdulnasser Alshaali described the UAE-India relationship as entering 'one of its most dynamic chapters', supported by initiatives such as the UAE-India Start-up Series, now the largest platform of its kind in India. Five Indian startups will be selected next year for scaling globally from Abu Dhabi with incubation, mentorship, market access, and trade facilitation.

The delegation also presented opportunities related to Abu Dhabi’s three strategic clusters: Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries, AgriFood Growth & Water Abundance, and Health, Endurance, Longevity and Medicine. The three clusters are core to the emirate’s strategy for diversification, with a projected Dh228 billion contribution to GDP, more than 120,000 jobs, and Dh200 billion in investment by 2045. Joint R&D, manufacturing localization, startup acceleration, and regional supply-chain integration were discussed with Indian and Singaporean firms across startups, family businesses, conglomerates, and investment houses.

Abu Dhabi is reaching out at a very strategic moment when global capital is increasingly looking for economies that are both stable and driven by innovation. With its rapidly maturing ecosystem of startups, focused on high-growth technology industries, and developing stronger ties with India and Singapore, the emirate positions itself as a global hub for investment and innovation, currently shaping the future of industries.