Abu Dhabi strengthens economic ties with Singapore and India

Abu Dhabi is set to advance its economic partnerships with Singapore and India through a high-level delegation led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) from 17 to 21 November 2025.

The visit aims to deepen trade and investment relations, explore new growth opportunities, and showcase the emirate’s transformation into a diversified, innovation-driven economy, according to WAM.

The delegation will meet senior government officials, investors, and business leaders in both countries to discuss collaborations across key sectors, including agritech, healthcare and life sciences, advanced technologies, renewable energy, financial services, logistics, and manufacturing.

Special forums and networking events, organized alongside the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ADGM, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), will highlight investment opportunities arising from Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification initiatives.

Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED, said, “Singapore and India are among the world’s most dynamic economies and strategic partners for Abu Dhabi. This visit is an opportunity to engage policymakers and investors to create sustainable growth across multiple sectors.”

He added, “Abu Dhabi’s innovation-led economy continues to expand, supported by strong fundamentals and a world-class investment environment, attracting local and international partners in AI, fintech, green energy, life sciences, logistics, and advanced industries.”

The delegation comprises over 100 senior representatives from government and private sector entities, including key officials from ADDED, ADGM, ADIO, Abu Dhabi Customs and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Singapore and India are among Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s most significant trade partners. Bilateral trade with Singapore exceeded $18.5 billion in 2024, while non-oil trade with India surpassed $65 billion, driven by collaboration in energy, technology and services.

The emirate hosts numerous Singaporean and Indian firms in ADGM, including Seviora Group, RB Capital/Royal Holdings, SBI Capital Markets, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, DSK Legal, Kotak Mahindra, and Cohesion Asset Management, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a bridge between Asia and global capital.

ADGM now hosts over 2,900 operational entities and 11,000 active licenses, making it the region’s largest international financial center. Membership of Indian companies at the Abu Dhabi Chamber has grown to 17,457 as of September 2025, reflecting strong bilateral engagement, with a 31% increase in 2024 alone and a 38.4% CAGR between 2019 and 2024.

Abu Dhabi’s dynamic business ecosystem continues to attract companies from Singapore and India, particularly in fintech, healthcare, infrastructure and education. These enterprises are establishing regional operations in the emirate to access global markets, leveraging its world-class infrastructure, connectivity and regulatory framework.