Abu Dhabi
Capital of the UAE and a fast-growing center for AI, deep tech and government innovation.
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Almirax Real Estate
UAE property advisory, investment and asset-management services
Capstone Real Estate
UAE sales, leasing, valuation and property-management consultancy
The Date Room
Emirati dates, traditional sweets and premium gift collections
YAZ & Co
Abu Dhabi fine jewellery house specialising in lab-grown diamonds
De L'Arta
UAE-made botanical skincare developed using local resources
DEXTERCV
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Al Alfiya Space Corporation UAE
Space education and astronaut readiness for the UAE.
Baynouna Gene Solutions (BGS50)
AI-driven molecular diagnostics and synthetic biology.
New Path Bio
Precision fermentation for next-generation proteins.
NodeShift
Secure, governed access to AI models for enterprises.
SoSocial Platforms Ltd
Payments, rewards and customer intelligence for the experience economy.
Stacks
AI tools that help merchants run their digital business.
Al Alfiya Space Corporation
Space education and astronaut training in Abu Dhabi
Alberts Accounting & Tax Consultants
Abu Dhabi and Dubai accounting, auditing and tax consultancy
Aris Cosmetics
Abu Dhabi perfume and personal care manufacturer in ICAD
K-Span General Contracting
Abu Dhabi contractor and member of ASCORP Holdings
Liwa International School Al Mushrif
International school in Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi
Micro Touches Decor
Abu Dhabi interior design company for offices, retail and homes
Nationwide Middle East Properties
Abu Dhabi real estate agency founded by experienced property experts
Shinex Care Pest Control & Sanitization
Abu Dhabi ISO-certified pest control and disinfection company
Trionix
Abu Dhabi digital marketing, design and advertising agency
Veritec Information System
Abu Dhabi provider of construction documentation and monitoring
Adam & Eve Specialized Medical Centre
Abu Dhabi specialised medical centre
Canadian Medical Center (CMC)
Abu Dhabi healthcare provider established in 2006
Safco Car Rental & Limousine
Khalidiya car rental and limousine company
Cyber Space IT Solutions
Abu Dhabi IT services and digital marketing company
Balance Auditing
Abu Dhabi auditing and business services firm
Emirates Future International Academy
CBSE curriculum Indian school in Mohamed Bin Zayed City
GH Tower Auto Works
Musaffah car repair and auto service workshop
Data Point Information Technologies
Abu Dhabi IT and ELV system integrator
ANGC Interiors
Musaffah interior fit-out company, part of Relax Group
Dana Prime Facility Management
Abu Dhabi catering company serving the UAE since 1998
Choice Flowers
Abu Dhabi florist delivering across the UAE
Interlink Technology
Abu Dhabi IT solutions and networking company
Wall Art Wallpaper
Abu Dhabi producer of large-format wallcoverings, murals and frescoes
Adequate Advertising
Abu Dhabi advertising agency offering 360-degree communication
Universal Translation Services
Abu Dhabi translation company for legal and official documents in many languages
BounceBack Physiotherapy
Yas Island physiotherapy centre offering personalised care
Ezzaddin Othman Legal Consultancy
Abu Dhabi law firm with lawyers across criminal, family, corporate and maritime law
Avrioc Technologies
Abu Dhabi technology company building digital products for the GCC
ARZ Movers
Abu Dhabi movers and packers for home and office relocation
Apex Global Logistics
Musaffah cargo and logistics company founded in 2013
Furniture Relocators
Abu Dhabi office and home moving company
BlessHost IT Services
Abu Dhabi web hosting provider focused on speed, security and support
Al Sahal Cleaning & Maintenance Services
Abu Dhabi cleaning and maintenance company since 1984
Co-Operative Driving School
Abu Dhabi driving training and road safety institute since 1980
Quality Pest Control
Abu Dhabi pest control, termite and fumigation company since 2005
Oryx International Tourism
Abu Dhabi travel and tour operator
GI Movers
Musaffah moving and storage company
Index Legal Translation
Abu Dhabi legal translation agency for official documents
Nightingale Advertising & Publishing
One of Abu Dhabi's oldest advertising and signage companies
Sunlight Landscape
Abu Dhabi gardening, irrigation and grass installation company
Vision Printing & Publishing
Musaffah offset printing company
Al Jazeera International Catering
Award-winning Abu Dhabi catering company
NAS Chartered Accountants
Abu Dhabi accounting, auditing and financial consulting firm
Edge Information Technology
Abu Dhabi provider of AV, digital signage, kiosks and queue management
Royal Graphics
Abu Dhabi web application and software development company
YOLO Events Management
Full-service event management firm in Abu Dhabi
ATWICS Immigration Consultancy
Abu Dhabi immigration and business investment consultancy
Sunrise Computer & Network
Musaffah computer accessories and networking supplier
Affordable Movers
Khalifa City moving company in Abu Dhabi
Favourite Printing & Advertising
Abu Dhabi printing and fabrication company for events and displays
Ninety Nine Advertising
Musaffah all-in-one creative marketing company
Time Training Center
Abu Dhabi vocational and language training centre since 1993
Innohub Group
Abu Dhabi digital product and blockchain consulting company with European R&D
Haddad Medical and Dental Center
Abu Dhabi dental and medical centre on Hamdan Street, in practice since 1979
Abu Dhabi Catering
Abu Dhabi catering and support services company
Abu Dhabi Financial Group (ADFG)
Abu Dhabi investment management group with interests in asset management and investments
Abu Dhabi Maritime
Abu Dhabi maritime authority and services cluster under AD Ports Group
Abu Dhabi Motors
Abu Dhabi importer of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles
Al Ain Cooperative Society
Cooperative supermarket chain serving Al Ain
Al Fahim Group
Abu Dhabi family business group with interests in automotive, real estate, travel and investments
Al Jaber Group
Abu Dhabi group in construction, heavy lift, steel, transport and engineering
Al Otaiba Group
Abu Dhabi family group with investments across several sectors
Arkan Building Materials
Abu Dhabi building materials company producing cement, blocks and related products
Royal Jet
Abu Dhabi luxury private aviation company operating VIP aircraft
Etihad Cargo
Cargo division of Etihad Airways, the UAE's national airline
Falcon Aviation Services
Abu Dhabi aviation company offering helicopter and business jet services
Khalifa University
Abu Dhabi research university in science, engineering and medicine
Multiply Group
Abu Dhabi holding company and IHC subsidiary investing in several sectors
National Food Products Company (NFPC)
Abu Dhabi food company known for Lacnor dairy and juices and Oasis water
Reportage Properties
UAE real estate developer with projects in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
ADAFSA
Abu Dhabi government authority for food safety, agriculture and biosecurity
Abu Dhabi Airports
Operator of Abu Dhabi's airports, including Zayed International Airport
Abu Dhabi Coop
Abu Dhabi cooperative supermarket chain founded in 1981
Abu Dhabi Finance
Abu Dhabi finance company specialising in home financing
ADGM
Abu Dhabi's international financial centre on Al Maryah Island
Malaffi
Abu Dhabi's health information exchange platform, Malaffi
Abu Dhabi Housing Authority
Abu Dhabi government authority providing housing support to UAE nationals
ADIO
Abu Dhabi agency attracting investment and supporting companies setting up in the emirate
ADNEC
Abu Dhabi's main exhibition and events venue, part of ADNEC Group
Abu Dhabi National Takaful
Abu Dhabi takaful company offering Sharia-compliant insurance
Abu Dhabi Residents Office
Abu Dhabi government office that attracts and supports residents and talent
Abu Dhabi School of Government
Abu Dhabi institution that trains and develops government employees
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)
Abu Dhabi's stock exchange, home to many of the UAE's largest listed companies
Abu Dhabi Ship Building
Abu Dhabi shipbuilder for naval and commercial vessels, part of EDGE Group
Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center
Abu Dhabi centre for stem cell research, therapies and cord blood banking
Al Ain Farms
UAE dairy, juice and poultry producer based in Al Ain
Al Ain Palace Hotel
Long-established hotel in Abu Dhabi city
Al Ain University
Private university with campuses in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi
Al Ain Zoo
Wildlife park in Al Ain, one of the region's largest zoos
Al Bawardi Enterprises
Abu Dhabi family business group with interests across several sectors
Alpha Dhabi Holding
Abu Dhabi investment holding company and subsidiary of International Holding Company
Arabian Gulf Steel Industries
Abu Dhabi steel manufacturer producing reinforcing bars for construction
Bloom Properties
Abu Dhabi real estate developer, part of Bloom Holding
Dolphin Energy
Abu Dhabi company that brings natural gas from Qatar to the UAE and Oman by pipeline
CyberGate Defense
Abu Dhabi cybersecurity company offering offensive security, defence and managed services
Engie UAE
UAE operations of Engie, the French energy and utilities group
TotalEnergies UAE
UAE operations of TotalEnergies, the French energy company and ADNOC partner
BP UAE
UAE operations of BP, the British energy company and ADNOC partner
Noatum Logistics UAE
Spanish-origin logistics company owned by AD Ports Group since 2023
twofour54
Abu Dhabi's media and entertainment free zone and production hub
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Abu Dhabi hospital operated in partnership with Mayo Clinic
Strata Manufacturing
Al Ain-based manufacturer of aircraft parts for Airbus, Boeing and others, owned by Mubadala
Sanad
Abu Dhabi aerospace company maintaining and overhauling aircraft engines, owned by Mubadala
Yas Holding
Abu Dhabi holding company with investments across several sectors
Flat6Labs UAE
UAE programme of Flat6Labs, a seed-stage startup accelerator founded in Cairo
Plug and Play Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi presence of Plug and Play, the Silicon Valley innovation platform
ADQ
Abu Dhabi sovereign investment and holding company founded in 2018
Borouge
Abu Dhabi petrochemicals company producing polyolefins, a joint venture of ADNOC and Borealis
EWEC
Abu Dhabi company that plans and procures electricity and water supply
Fertiglobe
Abu Dhabi-based producer of nitrogen fertilisers and ammonia, majority-owned by ADNOC
Hudayriyat Island
Development of Hudayriyat Island, a sports, leisure and residential destination in Abu Dhabi
Investopia
Investment platform and annual conference launched by the UAE Ministry of Economy
KIZAD
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, an industrial and logistics zone next to Khalifa Port
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development
Abu Dhabi government fund supporting Emirati entrepreneurs and small businesses
MBZUAI
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, a graduate research university in Abu Dhabi
Miral
Abu Dhabi company that develops and manages destinations on Yas Island
Modon
Abu Dhabi real estate and infrastructure developer, master developer of Hudayriyat Island
Mubadala Investment Company
Abu Dhabi sovereign investor with a global portfolio across many sectors
NYU Abu Dhabi Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship programmes at NYU Abu Dhabi, including the StartAD platform
Al Ain Insurance
Abu Dhabi insurer, also known as Al Ain Ahlia Insurance, founded in 1975
Al Dhafra Insurance
Abu Dhabi insurance company founded in 1979
Al Fardan Exchange
UAE money exchange and remittance company founded in Abu Dhabi in 1971
Al Masaood Automobiles
Abu Dhabi automotive distributor, part of the Al Masaood group
Al Wathba National Insurance
Abu Dhabi insurance company founded in 1996
Core42
G42 company providing sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and national-scale digital services
Finance House
Abu Dhabi finance company providing lending and financial services
First Abu Dhabi Bank
The UAE's largest bank, formed in 2017 by merging First Gulf Bank and National Bank of Abu Dhabi
NMC
UAE healthcare network of hospitals and clinics, founded in Abu Dhabi in 1975
Anghami
Arabic-first music and entertainment streaming platform headquartered in Abu Dhabi
Just Falafel
Abu Dhabi-founded falafel restaurant chain that expanded through franchising
Blooms Nurseries
Abu Dhabi nursery for children aged 0–4, following the British EYFS with a STEAM focus
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
One of the UAE's largest banks, offering retail, corporate and digital banking
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company
Abu Dhabi insurer offering motor, health, property and commercial insurance
Abu Dhabi Aviation
Abu Dhabi helicopter and fixed-wing aviation services company founded in 1975
Abu Dhabi National Hotels
Abu Dhabi hospitality company owning and operating hotels and related services
Etihad Airways
National airline of the UAE, based in Abu Dhabi and founded in 2003
Etihad Rail
Developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network for freight and passengers
ADNOC
Abu Dhabi's national energy company, founded in 1971, spanning oil, gas and chemicals
TAQA
Abu Dhabi energy and utilities group for power, water and energy infrastructure
Emirates Global Aluminium
One of the world's largest aluminium producers, with smelters in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Unibeton Ready Mix
UAE supplier of ready-mix concrete for construction and infrastructure projects
Al Dahra
Abu Dhabi agribusiness producing animal feed, rice and food products worldwide
International Holding Company
Abu Dhabi conglomerate with stakes in real estate, healthcare, food, industry and technology
Abu Dhabi Media
Abu Dhabi's government media company for television, radio and publishing
Arab Center for Consultancy & Economic Studies
Abu Dhabi consultancy providing economic feasibility studies
e& (Etisalat)
Abu Dhabi telecom and tech group, formerly Etisalat, offering mobile, internet and digital services
Barakat Optical
UAE optical retailer selling prescription eyewear, sunglasses and contact lenses
Lulu Hypermarket
Abu Dhabi-based hypermarket chain with online grocery shopping across the Gulf
Net0
AI-powered carbon accounting software for enterprises and governments
Archireef
Marine restoration company using 3D-printed terracotta reef tiles to regrow coral
Smart Acres
Abu Dhabi vertical farm growing pesticide-free leafy greens year-round
Emirates Bio Farm
Al Ain organic farm delivering fresh organic vegetables and fruit boxes to UAE homes
Manhat
Abu Dhabi cleantech startup developing solar-driven floating desalination technology
Magnati
Abu Dhabi payments company offering merchant acquiring, terminals and digital payment solutions
e& money
Digital wallet from e& for payments, bill payments and international money transfers
Smiles
e& lifestyle and rewards app for food delivery, offers, groceries and loyalty points
Maqta Gateway
AD Ports Group's digital arm running trade and logistics platforms for Abu Dhabi
Presight
Abu Dhabi big data analytics and AI company, part of G42, serving governments and enterprises
M42
Abu Dhabi health technology group combining genomics, AI and a network of healthcare providers
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Multispecialty hospital in Abu Dhabi offering advanced tertiary care and digital health services
Tabreed
District cooling company supplying energy-efficient chilled water cooling across the Gulf
Tadweer
Abu Dhabi waste management organisation for collection, recycling and waste-to-energy
Silal
ADQ-owned Abu Dhabi food and agritech company supporting local production and food security
Agthia
Abu Dhabi food and beverage group behind Al Ain Water and brands in dairy, snacks and protein
Eagle Hills
Abu Dhabi-based developer of city-scale projects like Belgrade Waterfront and Maryam Island
Aldar Properties
Abu Dhabi's leading developer and asset manager across Yas, Saadiyat and Al Raha
Bloom Holding
Abu Dhabi developer of Bloom Gardens and Bloom Living with education interests
Imkan
Abu Dhabi developer of Makers District on Al Reem Island and the AlJurf coastal community
Modon Holding
ADX-listed Abu Dhabi developer leading the Hudayriyat Island master plan
HUBpay
Abu Dhabi fintech offering digital payments and money transfer services
AIREV
Abu Dhabi AI company building platforms for developing and deploying AI agents
Baynouna
Climate, agriculture, energy, waste or environmental technology.
Inception
G42 company developing generative AI and large language models, including the Arabic model Jais
Nawah Energy
Operator of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, supplying clean electricity to the UAE
Digital14
Abu Dhabi secure communications, cybersecurity and digital transformation company
Injazat
Abu Dhabi IT services company providing data centres, cloud and managed technology services
Azraq
AI risk intelligence for data-centre investors, lenders and insurers.
B Bundle
Web3 networked rewards platform.
Soter Insure
Specialized insurance for institutional digital-asset businesses.
iPulse AI
Agentic AI investment research with multi-advisor perspectives.
Distichain
Digital platform helping distributors and suppliers manage B2B trade and supply chains
Easeflow
One-click blockchain node deployment infrastructure.
Fero
AI automation for freight operations.
GLEAC
Soft-skills coaching platform with expert-led programmes for professionals and teams
Hafla
Online marketplace for booking event venues, catering, decor and entertainment
HeroGo
Subscription boxes of surplus fresh produce that help reduce food waste
Housecall
Primary healthcare delivered to patients at home by doctors and nurses
Kamkalima
Arabic language learning platform helping schools improve students' Arabic skills
Knack
Coaching platform for enterprise teams.
Lexyom
AI-powered legal research and legal answers.
Livlyt
IT and SaaS management platform.
Mental
Immersive XR games for vocational training.
MidChains
Abu Dhabi-regulated digital asset exchange for institutional and professional clients
Minly
Platform for ordering personalised video messages from Arab celebrities and creators
MobiMatter
eSIM marketplace selling mobile data plans for travellers in many countries
MonkiBox
Montessori toys and gifting for children.
Ostaz
Online private tutoring platform.
Qode
Technology holding company focused on active living and sports.
Revoltech
Electrostatic freezing technology for reducing food waste.
SPL Solutions
AI-powered legacy code modernization.
Sauce Capital
Food brand builder that launches and scales restaurant brands through dark and hybrid kitchens
The Cloud
Marketplace for spare restaurant kitchen capacity.
Ureed
Freelance marketplace for Arabic writers, translators and content professionals
Vault
Digital private wealth management.
WeaveDB
Decentralized database infrastructure.
WhiteBox
Predictive talent intelligence technology.
Zest Technologies
Digital infrastructure for private-market transactions.
arcab
AI platform for fleet and operational data.
droplinked
Web3 commerce protocol for brands.
swftbox
Same-day and next-day delivery service built for e-commerce brands in the UAE
Alpheya
AI-powered wealth and trading infrastructure for MENA.
ADIB Digital
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's digital banking app for Shariah-compliant everyday banking
Stellaria
Stellaria — Artificial intelligence, data, automation or advanced technology.
44.01
Carbon removal company that turns CO2 into rock through natural mineralisation
Desert Control
Climate-tech company using Liquid Natural Clay to turn sandy soil fertile and save water
SirajPower
Distributed solar provider offering rooftop solar to businesses with no upfront cost
Enerwhere
Solar-hybrid power provider for off-grid sites, construction projects and events
PureHealth
Abu Dhabi healthcare group operating hospitals, clinics, labs and health services
ORYX Medical AI
ORYX Medical AI — Digital healthcare, medical access, wellness or healthcare technology.
Burjeel
Abu Dhabi-based private healthcare group operating hospitals, clinics and pharmacies
Alliance Care Technologies
AI early-warning technology for infectious disease detection.
MindTales
Digital mental wellness platform combining therapy games, content and counselling
Ovasave
Personalised fertility and menopause care.
ProvenMed
Medical device technology for male urinary incontinence.
Tawazon
Arabic meditation, mindfulness and sleep app for mental wellbeing
Alef Education
Abu Dhabi AI-powered learning platform used in schools across the UAE and beyond
Lamsa
Arabic edutainment app for young children with stories, games and learning activities
Mal
AI-native Islamic digital bank being built in Abu Dhabi for modern customers
44.01
Turning CO2 into rock through accelerated carbon mineralization.
AppliedAI
Abu Dhabi enterprise AI company automating complex back-office work
Aqaree
Verified property listings and video property discovery for the UAE.
CargoX
Autonomous delivery across last-mile, middle-mile and long-haul logistics.
DarkMatter
Abu Dhabi cybersecurity company founded to protect national and critical infrastructure
FortyGuard
Urban heat intelligence company using AI and sensors to help cities stay cooler
G42
Abu Dhabi AI group developing models, cloud infrastructure and AI for healthcare and space
Klaim
Fintech platform that speeds up insurance claim payments for healthcare providers
Mal
AI-native Islamic digital banking for modern customers.
Socienta
Property and community management software for owners associations in the UAE
CarbonSifr
Carbon tracking and management software for businesses working toward net zero
Cypherleak
Automated cyber risk monitoring that tracks exposed data and threats to organisations
DarDoc
On-demand at-home healthcare app for doctors, nurses, lab tests and IV therapy
Dawsat
Arabic cuisine-based wellness and diet platform.
Qureos
AI-powered hiring platform helping employers find and screen candidates faster
Rizek
Home services app for booking cleaning, maintenance and wellness services in the UAE
SmartCrowd
Fractional real estate investing platform for Dubai property.
Takalam
Online counselling platform offering therapy sessions in Arabic and English
Lune
Transaction data enrichment that turns raw banking data into clear spending insights
TruKKer
Digital freight platform connecting shippers with trucks across the Middle East and Africa