United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: In a global scene that anticipates the features of tomorrow, and with an active international presence, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development participated in the World Government Summit 2026, which was hosted by Dubai under the slogan “Forecasting the Governments of the Future.” The summit brought together an elite group of government leaders, decision-makers, experts and scientists from various countries around the world. The summit formed a high-level global platform for exchanging visions and knowledge about the future of development, strengthening international partnerships, and reviewing innovative financing solutions to address rapidly evolving economic challenges, thus contributing to building a more sustainable and prosperous future for societies.

On this occasion, His Excellency Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), said:

“Our long-standing partnership with the World Government Summit embodies a pioneering model of joint strategic action in anticipating the future of governments, as it has contributed for more than a decade to establishing advanced paths for constructive cooperation. This partnership has played a pivotal role in shaping visions and enhancing the integration of efforts with local and international partners, thereby consolidating a developmental approach based on partnership, innovation and sustainability, and keeping pace with the aspirations of societies towards further progress and prosperity.”

His Excellency added: “The Fund’s participation during the summit provided a wider space to enhance its economic and developmental presence, and to highlight its accumulated expertise in creating developmental and investment opportunities to establish the foundations of economic and social stability for beneficiary countries. This participation also highlighted its pivotal role in supporting the national economy, through developing Emirati exports and opening promising horizons for Emirati companies to confidently move towards global markets.”

During the World Government Summit 2026, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development continued its active presence by participating in a number of accompanying events to promote the exchange of visions and knowledge about the future of development and to activate strategic financing tools, most notably :

Ministerial Roundtable for the "Sustainable Development Goals 2045" Initiative

His Excellency Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, participated in the Ministerial Roundtable for the “Sustainable Development Goals 2045” initiative, where he highlighted the Fund’s commitment to supporting strategic development and promoting international cooperation, stressing the importance of adopting flexible financing models that are adaptable to rapidly changing global circumstances.

High-Level Investment Forum – Latin America and the Caribbean

The High-Level Investment Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean also witnessed the active participation of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, where Mr. Rashid Mohammed Al Kaabi, Acting Deputy Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, reviewed the most prominent qualitative initiatives launched by the Fund in financing renewable energy projects in the Caribbean islands, the Abu Dhabi Global Water Platform initiative, which aims to enhance water security, and the Artificial Intelligence for Development initiative in Africa, which consolidates the Fund’s role in supporting the development priorities of various countries around the world.

Session: "Global Dialogue: How Governments Achieve Greater Results in the Face of Global Challenges"

Based on the growing strategic relationship between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Uzbekistan, His Excellency Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, participated in a high-level dialogue session, where he discussed the importance of strengthening international partnerships, stressing the importance of employing innovative financing tools and harnessing them to support the achievement of the development agenda of developing countries. During the session, His Excellency highlighted the quality projects that the Fund financed in Uzbekistan, and their firm impact on improving the quality of life of the population.

Agreement to finance social housing project - Seychelles

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development signed an agreement with the Republic of Seychelles to finance a social housing project worth AED 32 million, with the aim of providing 80 housing units for low-income families, thereby enhancing social stability, improving quality of life, and supporting sustainable urban development .

Financing Agreement for the Rogun Hydropower Station Project - Tajikistan

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development signed an agreement with the Republic of Tajikistan to finance the Ragon Hydroelectric Power Plant project with a value of AED 376 million, which is one of the most prominent projects supporting energy and water security, within the framework of activating the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Global Water Platform and promoting sustainable financing solutions.

Satellite launch agreement with capacity allocated to the fund - Orbit Works Company
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development signed a cooperation agreement with Orbit Works, which aims to launch a satellite with a capacity dedicated to the Fund, in cooperation with a select group of local partners. The new satellite will contribute to monitoring the progress of development and investment projects financed by the Fund in various countries around the world, thereby enhancing the efficiency of monitoring and the accuracy of data evaluation, and supporting decision-making based on advanced technology and innovation in development work.

Agreement to support agricultural projects - IFAD
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development signed a cooperation agreement with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), which aims to strengthen the strategic partnership and integrate roles in various fields, supporting the exchange of knowledge and experiences, and developing more efficient and flexible innovative financing models that contribute to addressing food, agricultural and climate security challenges, and improving the quality of life of the population in rural areas .

An agreement in the field of artificial intelligence - "Inception"

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Inception, with the aim of adopting and employing advanced technologies in its institutional work system, which will contribute to raising the efficiency of its operational processes, accelerating the mechanisms for analyzing and evaluating data and enhancing its accuracy, in addition to supporting its ability to monitor strategic indicators that support improvement and development.

UAE-Kuwait Economic Forum

A delegation from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development participated in the UAE-Kuwait Economic Forum, which formed a unique platform to enhance economic and investment cooperation between the UAE and Kuwait, and to discuss promising opportunities in priority development sectors, in order to support economic integration and advance strategic partnership paths between the two brotherly countries.

Strategic meetings and results with a lasting impact

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development held a series of bilateral meetings with the heads of delegations from participating countries at the summit, as well as meetings with its partners from national institutions and international organizations, in an effort to explore new opportunities for development and investment cooperation. These meetings focused on discussing the activation of innovative financing mechanisms and the use of advanced technology to achieve economic development at both the local and international levels, ensuring the sustainability of developmental impact and a brighter future for generations to come.

Inspiring intellectual platforms that shape the future

The presence of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development at the World Government Summit constituted an advanced model of leading institutional presence, through its active participation in dialogue sessions and specialized forums that discussed pivotal issues affecting the present and future of societies. This growing role confirms the Fund’s commitment to developing innovative financing solutions and harnessing advanced technologies as a strategic lever to transform visions into a sustainable development impact that supports long-term growth paths and keeps pace with the aspirations of future generations .

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