ADFD's 2025 Report Highlights Global Development and UAE Export Growth

Post by : Bianca Suleiman

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has unveiled its Annual Report for 2025, emphasizing its fundamental role in promoting sustainable global development and enhancing the UAE's economic stature worldwide.

The report details ADFD’s comprehensive strategy, utilizing innovative financing and investment methods to create enduring economic partnerships aligned with the UAE’s foreign aid initiatives. This method illustrates the Fund’s dedication to inclusive global economic growth.

Alignment with UAE National Goals

ADFD’s efforts strongly align with the principal national initiatives of the UAE, which include:

• UAE Export Development Policy

• UAE Centennial 2071

• Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030

The Fund's export financing segment, Abu Dhabi Export Office (ADEX), plays a pivotal role in opening new avenues for Emirati products and services in the global marketplace.

Key Financing Outcomes & Global Reach

• Total financing: AED 250 billion distributed across 108 nations

• Breakdown: AED 158.96B in concessional loans, AED 58.23B in grants, AED 2.18B in direct contributions

• Strategic projects for 2025: 13 initiatives valued at AED 2.2B in sectors like renewable energy, education, and technology

These investments promote economic expansion and quality of life improvements in nations partnered with the Fund.

Boosting the UAE Economy and Exports

Through ADEX, ADFD has granted AED 6.6B in financing, facilitating over 34 export agreements that allow UAE companies to penetrate more than 40 international markets. This reflects a focused strategy on:

• Encouraging private sector engagement

• Boosting export competitiveness

• Harnessing global opportunities

Financial Performance & Operational Highlights

The Fund’s total investments have reached AED 13.59B, strategically aimed at:

• Facilitating economic development in partner nations

• Reinforcing financial systems

• Creating sustainable job opportunities

• Securing long-term financial viability

Statements from Leadership

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of ADFD, underlined the Fund’s pivotal role as a development facilitator, linking the UAE with global partners to bolster economic stability.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of ADFD, affirmed that development diplomacy is central to enhancing the UAE’s global presence, advocating stability, partnerships, and humanitarian values.

H.E. Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD, noted that the achievements of 2025 underscore ongoing development through innovation and collaboration, positively impacting communities globally.

ADFD continues to enhance international partnerships and sustainable initiatives. The Fund links UAE economic growth with worldwide developmental impacts, ensuring long-term advantages for both partner nations and local exporters, recognized globally for its contributions to development diplomacy.