Strategic Development Fund is an Abu Dhabi–based investment entity operating within the Collective Investments sector and serves as the investment arm of the Tawazun Economic Council. Incorporated on January 20, 2019, the Fund was established to generate sustainable financial returns while delivering long-term economic impact across the United Arab Emirates’ strategic priority sectors. Headquartered at Mubadala Tower, 4th Floor, Al Nahyan Area, P.O. Box 908, Abu Dhabi, the Fund plays a central role in advancing national industrial, defense, and economic diversification objectives.
The Strategic Development Fund focuses on equity investments and developmental funding aimed at strengthening the UAE’s private sector and enhancing local industrial capabilities. Its investment strategy prioritizes sectors deemed critical to national resilience and competitiveness, balancing commercial viability with strategic value creation. By deploying capital into both local and international partnerships, the Fund enables knowledge transfer, technology localization, and the development of globally competitive UAE-based enterprises.
A core element of the Fund’s mandate is supporting joint ventures and partnerships that align with the UAE’s long-term economic and industrial strategies. Through minority and majority equity positions, the Strategic Development Fund facilitates access to capital, expertise, and global markets for partner companies. This approach supports the growth of high-impact industries while reinforcing domestic supply chains and employment generation.
As the investment arm of the Tawazun Economic Council, the Strategic Development Fund operates at the intersection of policy-driven development and disciplined investment management. Its activities contribute directly to national goals related to economic diversification, private sector empowerment, and sustainable industrial growth. The Fund’s governance and investment frameworks emphasize transparency, strategic alignment, and measurable impact alongside financial performance.
Strategic Development Fund continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the UAE’s strategic investment landscape, leveraging capital partnerships to accelerate private sector growth and reinforce the country’s position as a hub for advanced industries and long-term economic value creation.
For investment partnerships, strategic collaborations, or corporate inquiries, the Strategic Development Fund is located at:
Mubadala Tower, 4th Floor,
Al Nahyan Area,
P.O. Box 908, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
