The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven, representing 85% of the UAE land mass. Abu Dhabi holds 9% of the world’s proven oil reserves and almost 5% of the world’s proven supplies of natural gas.
Abu Dhabi city is the capital of the United Arab Emirates.The largest and wealthiest of the seven Emirates, the Emirate occupies over 85 percent of the UAE’s landmass and is home to 95 percent of the oil and 92 percent of the United Arab Emirate’s gas reserves. However, the real story of Abu Dhabi is far broader than oil and gas.
Abu Dhabi is experiencing rapid growth, breath-taking diversification and strategic liberalization of the economy. Decision makers have taken bold and deliberate steps to drive growth in new areas of the local economy, and facilitate greater engagement with the world.
Seeking to ensure the Emirate’s continued socio-economic progress, the Government of Abu Dhabi has outlined nine strategic priority areas:
- A large empowered private sector
- Premium education, healthcare and infrastructure assets
- The creation of a sustainable knowledge based economy
- An optimal transparent regulatory environment
- Complete international and domestic security
- A continuation of strong and diverse international relationships
- The optimization of the Emirate’s resources
- The maintenance of Abu Dhabi’s values, culture and heritage
- A significant and ongoing contribution to the federation of the United Arab Emirates
Mubadala plays an integral role in the Government of Abu Dhabi’s economic vision. Our mandate is to identify and invest in long term projects with strong financial AND social returns, contributing to the diversification of the Emirate’s economy.