In a pivotal meeting that marks a significant step for Abu Dhabi‘s economic landscape, Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate, chaired a session of the Board of Directors of the Holding Company “Limaad.” This gathering underscored the commitment to strategic investments and economic diversification initiatives within the Emirate, reflecting a forward-thinking vision for future growth.
Strategic Vision and Investment Plans
At the outset of the meeting, the board presented the strategic vision of “Limaad” and its investment plans across various critical sectors identified as priorities for economic development. Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed was briefed on the company’s performance since the beginning of the year and praised its positive indicators and exceptional results. These achievements highlight the importance of supporting and enhancing mechanisms for strategic investments in promising future sectors, aiming to strike a balance between economic development and the dynamic shifts in global markets while achieving the goals of economic diversification.
Investment Structure and Sectoral Focus
During the session, Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed approved the investment and operational platform structure for “Limaad.” This framework is designed to enhance strategic diversity in the company’s asset allocation across various vital economic sectors, including energy and utilities, urban development solutions, ports and logistics services, aviation, and industry. Additionally, it focuses on alternative investments to diversify income sources and boost the company’s returns in the medium and long term.
Recent Partnerships and Future Collaborations
The board also discussed the outcomes of the latest partnerships and agreements that “Limaad” has recently forged with leading economic and investment institutions both locally and internationally. These collaborations aim to explore strategic cooperation in infrastructure, transportation, energy, and advanced technology sectors, thereby reinforcing “Limaad” as a reliable investment partner to spearhead economic transformation through the creation of quality opportunities in the promising sectors that will define the future economy.
Commitment to Economic Foundations
Jasim Bouataba Al Zabi, the Managing Director and CEO of “Limaad,” remarked, “Limaad is dedicated to establishing the economic foundations of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi by developing and enhancing our core industries while empowering leading national companies to achieve sustainable returns.” He emphasized the effectiveness of their operational model, which allows for improved performance efficiency through direct management of owned companies and extensive experience in the sectors they operate in. The results achieved since the beginning of 2026 underscore the success of this approach and highlight the capabilities of their executive team along with the promising potential of the sectors they invest in.
The meeting was attended by the members of the Board of Directors of “Limaad,” including Jasim Bouataba Al Zabi, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Bin Nawah Al Mazrouei, Mohammed Ali Al Shorfa, Saif Saeed Ghobash, Walid Al Makreb Al Meheri, and Kamal Issaq Al Mazrouei.