Abu Dhabi Unveils New Initiatives to Boost Private Sector at 6th Al Multaqa

UAE, 25 March, 2025 : 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), hosted the 6th Al Multaqa meeting, unveiling new initiatives to boost the private sector and drive sustainable economic growth.

The event, led by ADDED Chairman Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, showcased Abu Dhabi’s economic progress, highlighting diversification strategies, proactive policies, and major investments positioning the emirate as a regional and global economic hub. Al Zaabi emphasised the importance of fostering entrepreneurship, public-private partnerships, and innovation to accelerate economic growth.

Shamis Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of ADCCI, introduced key initiatives under ADCCI’s Roadmap 2025-2027. These include a ‘Policy Test Lab’ to assess policy impacts, a ‘Partnerships Booster’ for digital infrastructure access, a centralised ‘Procurement Platform’ for Chamber members, and the ‘Market Export Pulse’ to develop monetisable market intelligence.

Additional initiatives focus on expanding access to ESG and digital credentials, facilitating B2B bulk buying, and enhancing export opportunities for ADCCI members. The Chamber also introduced its sectoral working groups, underscoring their role in business development and industry collaboration.

The session concluded with a presentation on the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre – arbitrateAD, highlighting its role as a neutral dispute resolution forum for commercial and government entities.