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Abu Dhabi Investment Council

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Investment arm of the government of Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Investment Council (Arabic: مجلس أبوظبي للاستثمار; ADIC or the "Council") is one of the investment arms of the government of Abu Dhabi. It started operations in April 2007, as a spin-off of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). ADIC is responsible for investing the government's surplus, targeting positive capital returns through diversified asset classes and active investments.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2007Founded1
  • Industryinvestment funds and similar financial entities1
  • HeadquartersAbu Dhabi1
  • Websitewww.adcouncil.ae
  • Kind of organizationGovernment entity1
  • LEI549300I0JAUM1JRL5I943
  • StatusInactive3
  • LEI statusRetired3
  • Registered addressAL BAHR TOWERS – 1, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates3

The Abu Dhabi Investment Council (Arabic: مجلس أبوظبي للاستثمار; ADIC or the "Council") is one of the investment arms of the government of Abu Dhabi. It started operations in April 2007, as a spin-off of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). ADIC is responsible for investing the government's surplus, targeting positive capital returns through diversified asset classes and active investments. In March 2018, Abu Dhabi Executive Council issued a law reorganising ADIC under the ownership of Mubadala.2

The story

The Abu Dhabi Investment Council was splintered off from ADIA in 2007 and took over all local subsidiaries previously owned by ADIA including Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, National Bank of Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Investment Company (Invest AD). Since 2013 the council has been based at Al Bahr Towers.

In March 2018, Abu Dhabi Executive Council issued a law reorganising ADIC under the ownership of Mubadala.

From Wikipedia’s article on Abu Dhabi Investment Council, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Products and brands

Active Investment Strategies

The active investment strategies department aims to generate superior risk adjusted returns by investing in hedge funds and similar active trading mandates globally.

Direct Investments

The direct investments department focuses on investing directly in listed and unlisted companies across the globe, with a special emphasis on the Middle East and North Africa. It is also responsible for monitoring and optimizing the value of the council's legacy portfolio.

Equities and Fixed Income

The equities and fixed income department manages listed portfolios that include global, regional and emerging market equities; and fixed income securities that include sovereign and global inflation-linked securities.

Global Special Situations

The Special Situations Unit invests in one-off opportunities that may not fit in any of the council's asset classifications yet generate a higher return than other asset classes. These investments are placed both directly and through managed funds.

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Infrastructure Investments

The Infrastructure Investments Department is responsible for building a portfolio of global infrastructure investments and contributing to the growth of the local economy through participation in local developments. Its investments target large-scale public systems including transportation, communication, utilities and power grids. The investments are primarily made by externally managed funds, but also includes the possibility of co-investments in infrastructure projects.

Private Equity

The private equity department places funds in global private equity markets and invests directly primarily alongside its managers.

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Timeline

  1. 2007Founded Founded1