The Abu Dhabi Council for Economic
Development (ADCED) was established by Law
No. 9. in May 2006. Acting as an economic
policy advisory council, ADCED was
established to facilitate economic
diversification and growth through creating
greater understanding, cooperation and
engagement between the public and private
sectors of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The
Council is chaired by HH Sheikh Mohammad Bin
Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief Commander of
the Armed Forces, Chairman of the Executive
Council and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; the
Vice Chairman is HH Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed
Al Nahyan, Crown Prince Court Chairman.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi City, ADCED is
comprised of a 19-member board. The board
includes six members representing the
government of Abu Dhabi, five representing
the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (ADCCI), five representing the
private sector and three representing the
business councils.
Our Vision
To
bring together business and government
leaders with the aim of making Abu Dhabi an
international economic hub, boasting a
world-class economic environment with
sustainable growth.
Our Mission
To
develop policy recommendations and
kick-start initiatives that promote
sustainable and diversified economic growth
by improving Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure and
business environment, and enhancing human
capital.