ADIO Strengthens Abu Dhabi-China Economic Ties with Strategic Agreements

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed landmark agreements with Fosun International Limited, Wind Information, and Hejun Group to bolster economic collaboration and facilitate investment between Abu Dhabi and China. Announced at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) in Shanghai, these agreements reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a global investment hub and gateway to the Middle East for Chinese enterprises.

ADIO and Fosun International: Expanding Middle East presence

ADIO’s agreement with Hong Kong-listed Fosun International aims to support the company’s expansion into Abu Dhabi and the broader Middle East. As part of the collaboration, ADIO will provide tailored investor support, streamlined market access, and strategic guidance to facilitate Fosun’s entry into key sectors such as wealth management, fintech, residential real estate, and healthcare innovation.

Fosun, a global Shanghai and Hong Kong-based group, with diversified investments in firms operating in over 35 countries, sees the Middle East as a crucial frontier in its internationalization strategy. The company has been actively expanding its footprint in the region, exemplified by Hainan Mining’s recent acquisition of multiple oilfield blocks in Oman through its subsidiary Roc Oil. Additionally, Fosun Pharma’s Henlius division has partnered with Saudi-based SVAX to enhance the development and commercialization of biologics across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT).

Further strengthening its regional presence, Fosun’s subsidiary FFT entered a joint venture with Saudi Arabia’s Khaled Juffali Company to provide automated production line solutions for the kingdom’s electric vehicle industry. These strategic moves underscore Fosun’s commitment to fostering deep economic engagement in the Middle East.

Wind Information Partnership: Enhancing investment intelligence

ADIO’s agreement with Wind Information, a leading Chinese financial information provider, seeks to enhance investment intelligence and knowledge exchange between Abu Dhabi and China. Through this partnership, Wind Information will offer market insights and research to Abu Dhabi-based investors, while ADIO will support Wind Information’s Chinese clients, including fund managers, insurance providers, banks, and investment firms, exploring investment opportunities in Abu Dhabi.

Hejun Group collaboration: Bridging Chinese investors with Abu Dhabi

In another key agreement, ADIO has partnered with Chinese consultancy Hejun Group to attract Chinese investment and support Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification efforts. Hejun Group’s investment arm, Hejun Capital, manages over $2 billion in assets and has an extensive network of more than 2,000 publicly listed and private enterprises in China. ADIO will assist these companies in establishing a presence in Abu Dhabi by offering guidance and business setup support.

Strengthening Abu Dhabi’s role as a global investment hub

These strategic agreements align with Abu Dhabi’s broader vision of fostering economic cooperation with China, enabling Chinese businesses to access markets across the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Simultaneously, Abu Dhabi-based businesses will benefit from expanded investment opportunities in China.

By forging these partnerships, ADIO continues to position Abu Dhabi as a premier investment destination, offering a well-connected ecosystem, robust regulatory frameworks, and sector-specific incentives to global investors.

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