Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has unveiled its 2025 Annual Report, providing a detailed account of its development progress and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainable development worldwide, while boosting the competitiveness of the UAE economy and supporting the global expansion of national exports.
According to Emirates News Agency, the report emphasizes the fund's innovative approach to development finance and investment solutions, which foster long-term economic partnerships with countries in line with the UAE's foreign development assistance policy.
The report further details ADFD's strategic role in supporting the UAE's national priorities, such as the UAE Export Development Policy, UAE Centennial 2071, and the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. This is achieved through initiatives led by the Abu Dhabi Export Office, ADFD's export financing division, which aims to enhance the global market presence of UAE products and services.
ADFD's financial contributions reached AED250 billion by the end of 2025, impacting 108 countries since inception. This includes AED158.96 billion in concessional loans, AED58.23 billion in government grants, and AED2.18 billion in direct contributions, highlighting the fund's development impact and its role as a reliable partner in economic growth for partner nations.
In 2025, ADFD financed 13 key projects worth AED2.2 billion in sectors like renewable energy, infrastructure, education, technology, and water security. These investments have supported economic growth and improved living standards in beneficiary countries.
ADFD's contribution to the UAE's national economy is evident through the AED6.6 billion financing extended by the Abu Dhabi Export Office by the end of 2025, facilitating UAE exporters' entry into over 40 international markets and supporting more than 34 export-focused agreements.
The fund's investments reached AED13.59 billion, directed towards economic development, strengthening financial systems, and creating sustainable jobs, ensuring long-term financial stability.
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of ADFD, stated that ADFD plays a leading role in transforming UAE's vision into tangible outcomes for a prosperous future, connecting the UAE to the world and strengthening its position as a model institution for international economic stability and community development.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, highlighted ADFD's role in advancing the UAE's global presence through development diplomacy and partnerships with governments and international organizations, reinforcing its status as a key pillar of UAE's soft power.
Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of ADFD, noted that the 2025 Annual Report provides a strategic overview of the fund's development journey, implemented with partner countries and institutions, aligning with the UAE's vision for sustainable development as a core of global economic and social stability.
ADFD continues to implement its forward-looking development strategy, reinforcing the UAE's role as a proactive global partner in sustainable development through innovative financing solutions, international collaboration, and impactful economic and social progress.
