The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Interim Operational Hub in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has transitioned from interim status and is now formally established as the AIIB Office, Abu Dhabi.
Since opening in 2023, the interim space, the Bank’s first presence outside its Beijing headquarters, has supported AIIB’s engagement with governments, investors and development partners across South Asia, the Middle East, Africa and other regional markets. Its Abu Dhabi location has placed the Bank at the crossroads of major trade, investment and connectivity corridors linking Asia with other regions.
Building on this foundation, the Abu Dhabi office will have a more defined regional and business focus. It will deepen the Bank’s engagement with clients and partners across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), support public-sector business development and operations in Sub-Saharan Africa, and, on an interim basis, continue to support public-sector activities in South Asia.
“The transition of our Abu Dhabi presence from an interim arrangement to a formally established part of AIIB’s operating model marks a significant step in the Bank’s development of its global presence,” said Zou Jiayi, AIIB President and Chair of the Board of Directors. “It strengthens our ability to work more closely with members and clients, originate and deliver high-quality infrastructure investments, and build partnerships across regions. We are grateful to the Government of the UAE for its strong support and look forward to building on what we have achieved together.”
The Abu Dhabi office will continue to support business development, project preparation and implementation, knowledge exchange and engagement with the UAE’s financial and investment ecosystem. The office will also serve as a key platform for deepening cooperation with regional partners, including development finance institutions, sovereign investors and private-sector stakeholders.
About AIIB
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is a multilateral development bank dedicated to financing “Infrastructure for Tomorrow,” with sustainability at its core. AIIB began operations in 2016, now has 111 approved members worldwide, is capitalized at USD100 billion, and is AAA-rated by major international credit rating agencies. AIIB collaborates with partners to mobilize capital and invest in infrastructure and other productive sectors that foster sustainable economic development and enhance regional connectivity.
