Abu Dhabi wealth fund Adia says tech remains major investment theme this year
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia) will continue to pursue artificial intelligence-driven investment opportunities this year, as it navigates geopolitical headwinds, market volatility and global economic uncertainties. The sovereign investor aims to diversify its approach across sectors to manage concentration risks, as it builds on the momentum that helped it deliver strong returns last…
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia) remains focused on tech-driven investment opportunities, despite geopolitical turbulence, market fluctuations, and economic uncertainty. In its 2025 annual report, Adia reported strong returns: 6.6% and 7.2% on a point-to-point basis for the 20- and 30-year periods, respectively. The AI boom has driven significant investment in infrastructure, including data centres, electrical transmission, and semiconductor capacity.
Adia's managing director, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, noted that the economic benefits of this technological advancement are now spreading to broader industrial sectors. While the pace of technological adoption may bring disruption, Adia emphasizes the importance of maintaining a diversified, dynamic approach to capital allocation. The broader rally across asset classes, marked by a return to breadth and balance, provided a supportive backdrop for investors in 2025.
The sovereign fund has been actively investing, despite geopolitical and global economic headwinds, closing deals worth over $1 billion recently.
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