USD 27 Billion Automotive Plan to Drive Industrial Growth in Abu Dhabi
The initiative aims to establish Abu Dhabi as a regional hub for smart vehicle manufacturing.

Abu Dhabi is steering into the fast lane with a new USD 27 billion automotive strategy aimed at transforming the emirate into a regional hub for smart vehicle manufacturing and design. Announced by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) at the Make it in the Emirates Forum 2025, the initiative is expected to contribute AED 100 billion to the emirate’s GDP by 2045, attract over AED 8 billion in foreign direct investment, and create 7,000 high-skilled jobs.
The plan encompasses the entire automotive value chain—from research and development to manufacturing, restoration, auctions, and luxury car events. It also introduces the region’s first Automotive AI Curriculum, developed in collaboration with leading universities, to foster local talent in product design and engineering.
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