Sheikh Mansour Chairs Emirates Investment Authority Board; Agency Reports Positive Returns
Sheikh Mansour chaired the Emirates Investment Authority board meeting, reviewing performance and commending the agency’s positive returns and strategic gains.
Sheikh Mansour Leads Board Meeting at Emirates Investment Authority
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, presided over the board meeting of the Emirates Investment Authority. The session brought together members of the board and the authority’s executive management to review recent activity and set priorities. Officials said the meeting focused on assessing performance, governance, and alignment with national economic objectives.
Board Reviews Activities, Agenda Items and Performance
The board examined a range of agenda items and received detailed briefings on the Authority’s operations and portfolio performance. Presentations highlighted recent transactions, risk management measures and progress against strategic targets established for the past period. Directors discussed how these activities support the wider UAE economic agenda and sovereign investment objectives.
Directors Praise Positive Returns and Institutional Progress
Members of the board noted the Authority’s positive financial results and commended its contribution to national wealth preservation and growth. The meeting underscored that returns were achieved while maintaining prudent risk controls and adherence to long-term investment principles. Board members also highlighted recent milestones that reinforce the Emirates Investment Authority’s standing as a strategic national investor.
Attendance Included Key Ministers and Financial Leaders
The meeting was attended by senior federal officials and institutional representatives, reinforcing interagency coordination on investment strategy. Participants included Minister of State for Financial Affairs Mohammed Hadi Al Husseini, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, and Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri. The Governor of the Central Bank, Khaled Mohamed Balama, was present alongside advisers and senior executives from Abu Dhabi’s investment institutions.
Institutional Representatives from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and EIA Executives Participated
Advisers and portfolio managers from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority joined the session, providing technical input and market insight. Harib Masoud Al Darmaki, an adviser to the managing director at ADIA, and Kulthum Hamad Al Ghaffli, director of the equity portfolio, contributed to discussions on portfolio composition and market outlook. Mohammed Hamad Al Muhairi, Chief Executive of the Emirates Investment Authority, and other senior executives briefed the board on operational execution and governance matters.
Strategic Priorities and Forward-Looking Direction Emphasized
Board deliberations emphasized strategic priorities including portfolio diversification, sustainable returns and alignment with the UAE’s economic transformation plans. Directors reviewed initiatives aimed at strengthening governance, enhancing market access and deploying capital in sectors that support national competitiveness. The meeting also considered how the Authority can balance near-term performance with long-term intergenerational value creation.
The board resolved to continue close monitoring of market developments and to refine investment approaches where appropriate. Members called for ongoing transparency in reporting and stronger coordination with economic policymakers to ensure investment decisions support the country’s broader fiscal and development goals.
Looking ahead, the Emirates Investment Authority will carry forward the board’s guidance to strengthen its role as a national investment institution. The Authority is expected to publish periodic updates on performance and strategic initiatives as it implements the priorities discussed at the meeting.