Mubadala Capital’s AED 45 Billion Contribution Boosts Abu Dhabi’s Economy

Abu dhabi: Mubadala Capital contributed AED 45 billion to Abu Dhabi's GDP in 2025, equivalent to 5.7% of the emirate's non-oil GDP, and supported around 98,000 jobs directly and indirectly, marking a 51% increase compared to 2021, as part of its efforts to enhance the national economy and empower national talent.

According to Bahrain News Agency, Aldar and Mubadala Capital launched the "Aldar Capital" platform to connect global investors with real asset opportunities across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, with its first fund targeting US$1 billion (AED3.7 billion) in 2026.

In the life sciences domain, Mubadala Bio began local production of eight essential medicines to enhance national drug security, while M42 launched unified health records in collaboration with Oracle Health, integrating data from the Emirate Genome Programme to support pharmacogenomic recommendations.

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) continued the development of an advanced smelter in the United States, while a project to expand Abu Dhabi's financial district on Al Maryah Island, valued at more than AED60 billion, was announced. Masdar also broke ground on the world's largest renewable energy project, with a capacity of 1 gigawatt and integrated battery storage, in partnership with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC).

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