Investing with purpose and discipline

L'IMAD is a sovereign investment platform of the Government of Abu Dhabi, established to deepen the emirate's economic foundations and generate sustainable value

Our story

L'IMAD was established in 2025 through a resolution issued by the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs.

Our portfolio

Anchored in the emirate's tradition of prudent capital deployment, L'IMAD oversees national and international investments across public and private markets.

It is guided by a mandate focused on disciplined ownership and alignment with Abu Dhabi's economic ambitions.

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  1. Foundations for a thriving economy

    L'IMAD's portfolio is centred on assets and platforms that provide the foundations for a thriving economy. Its assets provide the infrastructure and systems that enable goods, services, capital, and people to move, creating the conditions for continuity and resilience through cycles.

  2. A diversified portfolio

    L'IMAD operates with long term discipline and institutional rigour while nurturing its portfolio companies across infrastructure and industry into globally competitive leaders. Through its operational, developmental, industrial, and financial capabilities, it works with management teams and other stakeholders to build and scale the businesses in which it invests across strategic sectors.

  3. Generating sustainable value

    In addition to generating financial returns for its shareholder, L'IMAD's portfolio provides essential goods and services that support broader economic growth and societal wellbeing. Collectively, L'IMAD's portfolio companies help ensure the reliable supply of life's essentials, growing in step with the emirate and taking Abu Dhabi's sector leaders to the global stage.

  4. Building capability

    Core and industrial assets within the portfolio strengthen domestic capacity and expand productive scale. Together, they deepen the fabric of the economy and provide what businesses and industries need to operate, compete, and grow.

  5. Future orientation

    Alongside established foundations, L'IMAD invests in industries driving the next era of economic growth. This emphasis supports operational excellence and maximises potential, contributing to a future-oriented economy that responds dynamically to change while sustaining momentum.

His Excellency Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi

His Excellency Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, L'IMAD

L'IMAD was established as a sovereign investment platform to deliver on Abu Dhabi's investment policy, which has been shaped over more than fifty years. By applying it at scale, both at home and internationally, L'IMAD draws on this heritage while responding to the demands of a future-focused economy.