Abu Dhabi: ADDED unveils new initiatives for private sector

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development (ADDED), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), announced a suite of new initiatives aimed at supporting the private sector and enabling sustainable economic growth, at the 6th Al Multaqa meeting held in the emirate.

The event, hosted by ADDED Chairman Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, showcased Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification strategy and its focus on building a smart, diversified, and sustainable economy.

Al Zaabi highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship, public-private partnerships, and innovation in driving economic growth.

Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry launches initiatives

ADCCI, under its Roadmap 2025-2027, unveiled several key initiatives. These include a ‘Policy Test Lab’ to assess the impact of policies on the private sector, a ‘Partnerships Booster’ to facilitate access to digital infrastructure, and a centralised ‘Procurement Platform’ to connect ADCCI members with government tenders.

Further initiatives include ‘Market Export Puls’ for market intelligence, expanded access to ESG and digital credentials, and a’ B2B Aggregator’ to facilitate bulk buying and partnerships.At the meeting, ADCCI also highlighted the role of its sectoral working groups in supporting business development, with Al Reem Hospital providing insights into their operational mechanisms.

The Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) was presented as a neutral dispute resolution forum for commercial and government entities.

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