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Abu Dhabi Investment Authority commences operations in GIFT City

On 7 October 2024, the Commerce Ministry said the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, the UAE's largest sovereign wealth fund, has commenced its India operations with an office in GIFT City, Gujarat.

Summary

On 7 October 2024, the Commerce Ministry said the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), the UAE's largest sovereign wealth fund, has commenced its India operations after obtaining regulatory approvals and opening its office in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). ADIA's presence in GIFT City was announced during PM Narendra Modi's visit to Abu Dhabi in July 2023, and ADIA later announced setting up an Alternative Investment Fund in GIFT City.

Key facts

Announced
7 Oct 2024
Entity
ADIA, UAE's largest sovereign wealth fund
Office
GIFT City, Gujarat
Presence announced
PM's Abu Dhabi visit, July 2023

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), which commenced India operations in October 2024, opened its office in:

Show answer

Correct answer: C — GIFT City, Gujarat

PIB (7 Oct 2024): ADIA, the UAE's largest sovereign wealth fund, has commenced its India operations after opening its office in the GIFT City.

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