Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) announced its deployment of AED562 million across six strategic investments in 2025, supporting key sectors including healthcare, education, food security, and economic development. This initiative reinforces the Fund's commitment to advancing sustainable development and fostering inclusive economic growth in partner countries.
According to Emirates News Agency, the investments align with ADFD's 2030 Strategy, prioritizing maximal developmental impact globally. The projects span high-impact areas across India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan, aiming to enhance access to essential services, generate employment, and support sustainable economic growth.
These initiatives are projected to deliver significant development outcomes, including healthcare services for over two million beneficiaries annually, quality education for more than 34,000 students, and the creation of over 10,000 jobs in priority sectors.
Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of ADFD, emphasized that the projects reflect the Fund's strategy of investing in high-impact, sustainable development projects designed to strengthen economic resilience and advance shared prosperity objectives. The investments prioritize critical sectors that underpin social wellbeing and foster strategic partnerships generating long-term value for communities.
Healthcare was the largest investment sector in 2025, with a focus on expanding access to quality healthcare services in underserved markets. In Vietnam, ADFD invested in SIS Hospital, a specialized stroke and cardiovascular care provider, enhancing access to life-saving treatments and supporting low-income patients through treatment assistance programs. Additionally, ADFD's investment in Tam Tri Medical, a major private healthcare network, served over one million patients, expanding affordable healthcare access.
Beyond healthcare, ADFD's investments support education through Phase Education, a regional K-12 platform operating across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, providing quality education to over 34,000 students.
Food security and supply chain resilience were also key areas of focus. In Uzbekistan, ADFD invested in Korzinka, the leading food retail chain, through Abu Dhabi Uzbek Investment Company (ADUI). This investment supports food distribution network modernization and strengthens agricultural value chains, contributing to future job creation.
These investments exemplify ADFD's commitment to its 2030 strategy, reinforcing its role as a leading development partner that enables sustainable long-term impact.