Investment Instruments

Investment constitutes one of ADFD’s main operational activities, as it helps to sustainably develop the economies of partner countries as well as the economy of the UAE. The institution strategically invests in major companies through various means to maximize yield to support its objectives.

13

Billion AED ADFD's Investments

19

Countries Invested in

5

Strategic Tools

17

Strategic Companies

Investment Portfolio by Sector

  • Telecom 62.9%
  • Financial 0.8%
  • Agriculture & Fisheries 1.2%
  • Automative 2.7%
  • Real Estate 2.8%
  • Private Equity 5.9%
  • Holding 7.2%
  • Industrial 6.2%
  • Oil & Gas 0.3%
  • Hotel & Tourism 10.3%

Investment Mechanism

01
Searching for appropriate opportunities

ADFD investments are in compliance with the law of the respective country. Its investment criteria are reliant on their socioeconomic impact.

02
Analyzing investment opportunities

ADFD carefully analyzes risks and challenges and categorizes investments according to the levels of their potential to create environmental, social and economic impacts, as well as expected returns on investment.

03
Conducting due diligence

ADFD puts projects under comprehensive evaluation and analysis regarding potential risks, benefits and expected returns on investment.

04
Monitoring growth and creating value

ADFD monitors the developmental potential of investment on beneficiary nations.

ADFD's Investment Companies