I recently had the opportunity to visit the newly opened Zayed National Museum, which serves as a celebration of the UAE’s story of progress as well as an eternal beacon of inspiration about the values of our Founding Father, the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. I’m honoured that Alpha Dhabi Holding (ADH), through its subsidiary, Trojan Holding, played a part in bringing this landmark project to life. Visiting the new National Museum prompted me to reflect on the UAE’s remarkable growth journey, and it naturally led me to consider the progress Alpha Dhabi has realised in recent years and especially over the past twelve months.
The business we continue to build can best be described as an economic powerhouse, one that sits firmly as a central catalyst of the emirate’s transformation into a global investment hub.
We view Abu Dhabi’s ambitions as Alpha Dhabi priorities. The work we do, the sectors we operate in, and the people we have in the engine room of Alpha Dhabi all play a decisive role in the emirate’s present and future. From energy, construction, healthcare, industry, hospitality, and real estate – the industries we lead, strengthen Abu Dhabi’s and the UAE’s economic diversification objectives, and they reinforce the nation’s position as a destination for global capital and scalable economic platforms.
We understand that collaboration is not optional but necessary, and we have been intentional in how we approach partnerships. 2025 saw strategic moves in terms of acquisitions and exits to focus on core platforms to generate long-term shareholder returns. In parallel, our strong financial performance continues to reflect resilient operational capability and predictable cash flow, supported by a clear commitment to sustainable growth. The year was also marked by the joint venture between Mubadala and Alpha Dhabi reaching a $1bn portfolio milestone. Looking more holistically, this partnership underscores our growing influence in international capital markets and our ability to forge partnerships aligned with national investment ambitions. Our expansion in premium hospitality assets alongside our record revenue performance further demonstrates confident execution and sustained commercial impact.
While Alpha Dhabi looks to grow internationally, we have also had a keen eye on exploring opportunities to transform locally. We continue to view people as our greatest assets, and that’s why we place people and culture at the heart of sustainable growth. Part of this involves investing in national talent, capability development and collaborative working environments. This human-centric culture supports performance in the here and now, but beyond that, it builds resilience and strength for the future.
We have also had a look at mechanisms by which we do business, specifically ways to enhance governance frameworks and improve stakeholder communication. By constantly refining the way we work, we’re able to reinforce transparency and trust. This remains important in a dynamic, evolving investment landscape, and we see Alpha Dhabi’s commitment to integrity and partnership as a core value as a diversified investment platform.
The year 2025 was one of continuity as well as positive change, and in 2026, we expect much of the same. Our growth trajectory will continue at pace, supported by targeted M&A in priority verticals and accelerated adoption of AI and digital innovation across our portfolio companies.
By applying this forward-looking approach and being disciplined in terms of capital allocation, ADH remains focused on sectors and platforms that generate meaningful economic impact and lasting value for stakeholders, the wider market, and the UAE and all those who call it home.
