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Mays Ibrahim (ABU DHABI)
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in collaboration with LIDE Brazil, hosted the Abu Dhabi-Brazil Partnership Summit on Tuesday, bringing together senior leaders from Brazil’s top industrial companies and Abu Dhabi’s investment ecosystem.
The Summit served as a high-level platform to explore trade and investment opportunities within Abu Dhabi’s growing industrial landscape.
“We acted today as a bridge between both countries,” said Mohammad Ali Al Kamali, Chief Trade & Industrial Officer at ADIO, in an interview with Aletihad.
ADIO’s primary goal is to foster meaningful partnerships that facilitate trade and manufacturing growth, according to Al Kamali.
By connecting businesses in Abu Dhabi with international investors, the office aims to help companies access new global markets, he explained. This collaborative approach is key to Abu Dhabi’s strategy of strengthening its industrial sector and promoting long-term investment opportunities, ensuring that the emirate remains an attractive destination for global manufacturers.
The event featured a series of business meetings between Brazilian and UAE companies, with discussions centred around potential partnerships across key sectors including food production, energy and infrastructure development.
ADIO also presented its suite of investor services designed to facilitate market entry, from regulatory approvals to relocation support and access to Abu Dhabi’s broader ecosystem.
Among the highlights was ADIO’s concierge service, a hands-on programme tailored to help foreign investors navigate local processes and integrate into Abu Dhabi’s business and lifestyle environment.
Al Kamali emphasised that support goes beyond business setup, offering insights into livability aspects such as housing and education.
In line with Abu Dhabi’s industrial strategy, the Summit also showcased the In-Country Value (ICV) Programme, which provides investors with access to local procurement and supply chain opportunities.
The initiative encourages the localisation of manufacturing and aims to enhance the emirate’s economic diversification.
“Events like this perfectly align with our strategy to attract high-impact investment and connect our local manufacturers with international players,” Al Kamali added.
ADIO plans to continue hosting such engagements to deepen international trade ties and further position Abu Dhabi as a key node in the global industrial landscape.
