Mubadala Investment Company

Abu Dhabi’s global sovereign investor, turning oil wealth into a diversified future.

UAE Today Editorial  |  Business & Investment

Behind much of Abu Dhabi’s economic transformation stands one of the world’s most influential sovereign investors: Mubadala Investment Company. Managing a vast global portfolio worth hundreds of billions of dollars, Mubadala invests across continents and industries to secure prosperity for future generations. Understanding Mubadala reveals how the UAE has turned the wealth of today into a diversified, resilient economy built to thrive long after the age of oil.

A Vision Rooted in Diversification

Mubadala traces its origins to 2002, when it was established as a development company to help diversify Abu Dhabi’s economy beyond hydrocarbons. Under the long-standing leadership of Group CEO Khaldoon Al Mubarak, it evolved from a domestic development vehicle into a global investment powerhouse, taking its current form in 2017 through a merger with the International Petroleum Investment Company. Today it ranks among the principal sovereign funds of the Abu Dhabi government.

A Global, Diversified Portfolio

Mubadala’s portfolio, valued at around 330 billion dollars, spans a remarkable range of sectors and geographies. Its investments reach into future-focused areas such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, technology, aerospace, and financial services, across markets on nearly every continent — from the United States and Europe to Asia, Africa, and Latin America. This deliberate diversification spreads risk and positions the fund to capture growth wherever the industries of tomorrow are taking shape, while generating steady, long-term returns for the emirate.

Building the UAE’s economy.  —  While Mubadala invests globally, it also plays a vital role at home. It is a joint owner of Emirates Global Aluminium, a founding partner in major technology and AI ventures, and a backer of industries spanning aerospace, semiconductors, healthcare, and clean energy. Through Mubadala Capital, its asset-management arm, it also manages money on behalf of third-party investors. By nurturing strategic sectors within the UAE and developing local talent, Mubadala helps create jobs, transfer knowledge, and strengthen the foundations of the national economy for the long term.

A Trusted Global Partner

Over the years, Mubadala has earned a reputation as a sophisticated and reliable partner for governments, corporations, and fellow investors around the world. It co-invests alongside leading global funds, supports innovative companies from start-ups to established giants, and takes a long-term, patient approach to building value. This credibility has made it a magnet for partnerships and a respected voice in global finance, regularly co-investing in landmark deals alongside the world’s largest institutional investors and helping to channel capital into transformative industries both at home and abroad.

Investing in Future Generations

At its core, Mubadala’s mission is about the long term — converting the resources of today into lasting prosperity for the citizens of tomorrow. By combining bold global ambition with disciplined, forward-looking investment, it has become a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi’s economic strategy. As the world shifts toward new technologies and cleaner energy, Mubadala stands ready to help ensure that the UAE remains prosperous, resilient, and influential for generations to come.

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