Abu Dhabi Unveils Roadmap 2025-2027 to Foster Private Sector Growth

ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has launched its comprehensive Roadmap 2025-2027 aimed at fostering a prosperous, dynamic, and diversified business ecosystem in the emirate. Unveiled during the Abu Dhabi Business Week 2024 (ADBW 2024), this strategic roadmap outlines ADCCI’s commitment to empowering innovation and entrepreneurship, reinforcing its pivotal role as the voice of the private sector in the region.

The Roadmap 2025-2027 focuses on key areas such as fostering strategic partnerships, connecting businesses to global markets, unlocking new opportunities, advocating for supportive policies, and empowering entrepreneurs and talent. These initiatives aim to enhance the competitiveness of Abu Dhabi-based businesses and strengthen the private sector’s contribution to the emirate’s ongoing economic growth and diversification efforts.

At the heart of the roadmap lies ADCCI’s goal of supporting economic diversification while creating a dynamic business environment. The roadmap seeks to provide an enabling framework for businesses to achieve sustainable and continuous growth. This will be achieved by enhancing companies’ competitive edge, fostering innovation, and connecting them to international markets, positioning Abu Dhabi as a key player in the global economy. The overarching goal is to help Abu Dhabi realize its vision of becoming a diversified, sustainable, and innovative economy.

A pivotal part of the initiative is a focus on facilitating cross-border partnerships, ensuring that businesses in Abu Dhabi can benefit from the growing global demand for new products and services. This vision aligns with the UAE’s broader ambition to establish itself as a leader in innovation and sustainable economic development.

Commitment to Future Prosperity

The announcement of the new roadmap came with the unveiling of a bold new brand identity for ADCCI, marking a significant milestone in the chamber's development. The updated brand reflects a future-facing approach, symbolizing transformation and empowering the business community. The new identity underscores ADCCI’s commitment to supporting businesses as they navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving global economy and further solidifying its position as a key facilitator of Abu Dhabi’s economic success.

Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADCCI, spoke about the roadmap’s creation, noting the extensive discussions held between stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. These conversations, he explained, led to the development of a comprehensive strategy to prioritize the ease of doing business, accelerate growth in key sectors, and empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and family-owned businesses. The roadmap also emphasizes the need to foster global competitiveness and create frameworks that respond to shifting global economic trends.

Al Zaabi reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to being a trusted partner for the private sector, driving sustainable growth and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s status as a rising global economic powerhouse. He also emphasized that the roadmap’s initiatives are designed to support SMEs, family businesses, and other stakeholders by providing frameworks that allow them to flourish in both regional and global markets.

Key Pillars of the Roadmap

ADCCI’s new roadmap is structured around five core pillars, each designed to address the key challenges and opportunities facing businesses in the region. These pillars form the backbone of the chamber’s efforts to drive innovation, sustainability, and resilience in Abu Dhabi’s business ecosystem.

1. Policy Advocacy The first pillar focuses on advocating for policies that enable business growth and sustainability. ADCCI aims to act as a bridge between the business community and policymakers, ensuring that the private sector’s needs are reflected in Abu Dhabi’s economic policies. By engaging with government bodies, ADCCI seeks to create an environment where businesses can thrive, leading to long-term prosperity for the region.
2. Market Intelligence The second pillar emphasizes the importance of providing businesses with critical insights and analytics. In a competitive global economy, informed decision-making is key to success. ADCCI’s commitment to market intelligence will help businesses better understand market trends, emerging technologies, and new opportunities, enabling them to make strategic decisions that enhance their competitiveness.
3. Ecosystem Building The third pillar focuses on strengthening the local business ecosystem by integrating businesses into the broader economic value chain. This initiative aims to facilitate collaboration between businesses, creating a more interconnected and resilient economy. Through partnerships, networking, and resource sharing, ADCCI aims to foster a thriving, sustainable business community that contributes to the overall economic health of the emirate.
4. Innovation Agenda The fourth pillar underscores innovation as a cornerstone of the roadmap. With global shifts towards digital transformation and sustainability, ADCCI is positioning Abu Dhabi as a leader in the development and adoption of innovative technologies. By embracing cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices, businesses in the emirate will be better prepared to face future challenges and capitalize on new opportunities in the digital economy.
5. Market Expansion The final pillar focuses on expanding market opportunities for Abu Dhabi-based businesses. By unlocking international markets and enhancing cross-border trade, ADCCI aims to make the emirate a key gateway to global commerce. This initiative supports the global competitiveness of local businesses, helping them to grow and expand in international markets, further establishing Abu Dhabi as a prominent global economic, financial, and investment hub.

Looking Ahead

The Roadmap 2025-2027 serves as a dynamic guide for the future of Abu Dhabi’s private sector. By aligning with the UAE’s national goals and focusing on innovation, sustainability, and business growth, ADCCI is laying the groundwork for a prosperous future. The roadmap’s multifaceted approach will help businesses meet the demands of an ever-changing global economy, while contributing to Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading center for innovation and economic diversification.

Through this roadmap, ADCCI is reinforcing its role as a catalyst for economic development, fostering a thriving, sustainable business environment that supports the vision of a diversified, future-focused economy. The roadmap’s initiatives are set to unlock new opportunities, strengthen cross-border partnerships, and ensure Abu Dhabi’s continued prosperity in the coming years.