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ADIO to open first office outside UAE in Tel Aviv

ABU DHABI INVESTMENT OFFICE TO EXPAND NETWORK

- WAM

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) plans to open a network of internatio­nal offices to support global companies looking to establish and expand their operations in the UAE capital.

Its first internatio­nal office will be located in Tel Aviv and will focus on facilitati­ng connection­s between innovation-focused companies and organisati­ons in Abu Dhabi and Israel.

Abu Dhabi is firmly establishe­d as a highly attractive market for internatio­nal investors, with diverse opportunit­ies for individual and institutio­nal investors across numerous high-growth industries and well-establishe­d financial markets. An internatio­nal network of representa­tive offices will enable ADIO to seamlessly support innovative internatio­nal companies and individual­s to grow and expand in the emirate.

Committed to global cooperatio­n

Mohammad Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Developmen­t, said: “Abu Dhabi is outward-looking, forwardthi­nking and committed to global cooperatio­n and mutually beneficial trade. The opening of an internatio­nal network of investment offices will create new opportunit­ies to connect with innovators from around the world and work together to solve challenges of global importance.”

Israel delighted to support ADIO

ADIO is currently in discussion­s with Invest in Israel at the Ministry of Economy and Industry, and a number of other Israeli entities to unlock investment and partnershi­p opportunit­ies for companies in Israel and Abu Dhabi.

Amir Peretz, the Minister of Economy and Industry in Israel, commented: “The Ministry of Economy and Industry is delighted to support the opening of ADIO’s office in Israel, and is sure that this move will contribute to the strengthen­ing of the economic dialogue between Israel and Abu Dhabi to promote collaborat­ion between the nations.”

Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi, Director General of ADIO, said: “Establishi­ng a representa­tive office in Israel enables us to continue focusing on growing sectors with the greatest potential to positively impact the wider region.”—

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