Infrastructure and Initiatives
Empowering trade and logistics, Abu Dhabi’s robust infrastructure and visionary initiatives are fuelling investment opportunities.
From transport to energy and digital connectivity, Abu Dhabi offers a solid foundation for the continuous growth and transformation of the sector.
The framework behind a booming trade and logistics industry
Transport Infrastructure
Abu Dhabi boasts a comprehensive and efficient transport network. An extensive highway system connects the Emirate to the other Emirates, ensuring quick and convenient travel. Being home to Zayed Interantioanl Airport, Al Bateen Executive Airport, and Al Ain International Airport, the Emirate also provides excellent global flight connectivity and a world-class maritime system with Khalifa, Zayed and Mussafah ports.
Energy Infrastructure
The Emirate is at the forefront of energy infrastructure, with a significant focus on renewable energy. Abu Dhabi is home to Masdar City, a planned city project that relies on renewable energy, marking the Emirate's commitment to sustainable development.
Technological Infrastructure
While Abu Dhabi is investing heavily in the digital revolution, it also offers an advanced telecommunications infrastructure – ensuring high-speed connectivity and seamless digital experiences.
Strategic initiatives advancing the trade and logistics sector
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The Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS) is designed to boost industrial development, enhance competitiveness, and attract local and foreign investments.
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Abu Dhabi Innovates underscores the Emirate's commitment to foster an innovation-driven economy. One key programme under this initiative is the Innovation Incubators Programme, which is aimed at empowering innovators and entrepreneurs.
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The Abu Dhabi SME Champion Progamme is designed to strengthen the SME sector, promote entrepreneurial culture, and encourage innovation – paving the way for Abu Dhabi to become a hub for SMEs.
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The Investor Journey provides seamless integration and an advanced service ecosystem for current and prospective businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors. Further expanding the Investor Journey services, ADDED has also partnered with nine leading institutions, ensuring a comprehensive and enhanced investor experience.
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The Advanced Trade & Logistics Platform (ATLP) is the digital trade gateway to Abu Dhabi for permits, customs and logistics across air, sea, land and free zones. It enables transparency, predictability, simplified procedures and efficiency for all import and export businesses.
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs)
The UAE is on a resolute mission to double the size of its economy by 2030, from USD 381 billion to USD 815 billion. This ambitious goal is underpinned by the UAE's commitment to fostering foreign trade and comprehensive economic partnerships globally.
Since September 2021, the UAE has been actively pursuing Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) to bolster its economic standing. These new-generation trade deals accelerate trade flows, stimulate growth, strengthen supply chains, and inject assurance into the global trading system.
To date, the UAE has successfully concluded seven CEPAs and is in advanced negotiations with 12 more.
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