Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company PJSC (

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: شركة أبوظبي التنموية القابضة ش.م.ع), branded ADQ since 2020, is a significant

sovereign wealth fund A sovereign wealth fund (SWF), or sovereign investment fund, is a state-owned investment fund that invests in real and financial assets such as stocks, Bond (finance), bonds, real estate, precious metals, or in alternative investments such as ...

based in

Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's List of cities in the United Arab Emirates, second-most popu ...

. It was established in 2018 as a comparatively low-profile state-owned entity, acronymized ADDH at the time. Since rebranding in 2020, it has emerged as a major global investor. In 2023, it was among the world's top 10 sovereign funds by volume of investments.

Overview

In 2019, the Abu Dhabi government transferred to ADDH its shareholdings in twofour54, Abu Dhabi Power,

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company Abu or ABU may refer to: Aviation * Airman Battle Uniform, a utility uniform of the United States Air Force * IATA airport code for A. A. Bere Tallo Airport in Atambua, Province of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia People * Abu (Arabic term), a kun ...

(SEHA),

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AD Ports Group AD Ports Group (; formerly Abu Dhabi Ports Company and ADPC) is the exclusive developer and regulator of ports and related infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. History Abu Dhabi Ports PJSC was established by Emiri Decree in 2006. Through organic gro ...

Etihad Rail Etihad Rail () is the developer and operator of the United Arab Emirates's national railway network. It was established in June 2009 under Federal Law No. 2 to manage the development, construction and operation of the United Arab Emirates' nati ...

Abu Dhabi Airports Company Abu Dhabi Airports (ADA) is public joint-stock company and part of ADQ, one of the region's largest holding companies, established in 2006 to spearhead the development of the aviation infrastructure and aviation-related services at the Emirate of ...

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre The ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is an exhibition centre in Abu Dhabi. It was opened by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates on February 18, 2007. It was designed by the international architecture firm, ...

, ZonesCorp,

Abu Dhabi Media Company Abu Dhabi Media Network (ADMN; ) is the official media organization of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi#Government, Government of Abu Dhabi. The organization was established in 1999. The company manages over 20 brands in two categories. ADM brands inclu ...

, and

Abu Dhabi Sewerage Service Company Abu or ABU may refer to: Aviation * Airman Battle Uniform, a utility uniform of the United States Air Force * IATA airport code for A. A. Bere Tallo Airport in Atambua, Province of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia People * Abu (Arabic term), a kun ...

, followed in 2020 with

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, National Marine Dredging Company,

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, General Holding Corporation (Senaat),

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) () is a stock exchange in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Established in November 2000, ADX has grown significantly over the years, evolving into a dynamic platform for trading and investment, with a repu ...

and

Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC, مؤسسة الإمارات للطاقة النووية) is the entity responsible for the deployment and ownership of Nuclear power plant, nuclear energy plants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ENEC w ...

, and in late 2022 with

Etihad Airways Etihad Airways is one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates (the other being Emirates). Its head office is in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, near Zayed International Airport. The airline commenced operations in November 2003, and ...

. Also in 2020, ADQ created

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, a majority-owned

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with

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. That same year, it acquired a 20 percent stake in retail group

LuLu Group International LuLu Group International is an UAE based Multinational corporation, multinational Conglomerate (company), conglomerate company that operates a chain of hypermarkets and retail companies, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Lulu Grou ...

and a 50 percent stake in

Al Dahra Agricultural Company Al Dahra Agricultural Company () is an agribusiness firm specializing in the cultivation, production, and trading of animal feed and human food commodities such as rice, flour, fruits and vegetables. The group owns and operates a land bank of 2 ...

, a 22 percent stake in

Aramex Aramex is an Emirati multinational corporation, multinational logistics, courier and package delivery company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company was founded by Fadi Ghandour and Bill Kingson in 1982 in Amman, Jordan. It is the f ...

, and a significant stake in

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. As of late 2023, ADQ had $159 billion in total assets. As of 2021, the chairman of ADQ was Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In 2024, ADQ and the government of

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signed a deal for the ADQ to invest $35 billion in developing Ras el-Hekma on Egypt's Mediterranean coast. The deal grants ADQ the right to develop 130 million square metres of land, and is the largest foreign investment deal in Egypt's history. In March 2025, the ADQ was alleged of involvement in a campaign to undermine the reputation of

Nasser Al-Khelaifi Nasser bin Ghanim Al-Khelaifi (; born 12 November 1973) is a Qatari businessman, sports executive, and former professional tennis player. He is the chairman of beIN Media Group and Qatar Sports Investments, president of Paris Saint-Germain FC, ...

and

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. A French sport streaming, RMC Sports was one of the key networks to amplify the campaign started by

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against Al-Khelaifi, after a legal case raised questions over his governance practices.

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