Name: Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi
Designation: Chairman
Company: Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED)
Category: Government Visionaries
Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi is a prominent architect of Abu Dhabi’s dynamic economic vision and a central figure in the Emirate’s transformation into a globally integrated economic powerhouse. As a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), he is leading strategic efforts to advance the Emirate’s diversified, knowledge-based “Falcon Economy.” His leadership at ADDED is defined by forward-looking policies and impactful initiatives that promote sustainable growth, innovation, and global competitiveness across sectors.
With a distinguished career in finance and investment, he has successfully overseen multi-billion-dollar transactions and played a critical role in the restructuring and revitalization of major enterprises across various industries. His vast experience and results-driven approach have consistently yielded transformative outcomes, reinforcing his reputation as one of the region’s most capable and visionary economic leaders.
Throughout his career, His Excellency has held board memberships and executive positions across a broad spectrum of industries, including energy, technology, healthcare, real estate, and finance. His previous tenure as Group Chief Financial Officer of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and various other executive roles across the public and private sectors underscore his depth of expertise in financial strategy, governance, and organizational transformation. Notably, he played a leading role in managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of state-owned enterprises, where he oversaw complex restructurings and spearheaded performance optimization as the government’s shareholder representative.
A holder of a master’s degree in economics from the United Kingdom, Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi continues to be a driving force behind Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a global centre of economic innovation and excellence. His strategic foresight, multidisciplinary leadership, and unwavering commitment to national development place him at the forefront of the UAE’s next era of economic ascendancy.
