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Abu Dhabi Fund for Development

Financing development projects in countries worldwide

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37
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Abu Dhabi Fund for Development

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development was established in 1971 by the United Arab Emirates to support developing countries. It provides assistance primarily through concessional loans for development projects across many sectors. Since its founding, the fund has committed billions of dollars to hundreds of projects in dozens of countries. It also oversees the management of loans and grants offered by the UAE to partner nations.

Founded
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi
Foundation type
Governmental
Operating in
2 countries

Mission

To support economic development in partner countries by providing concessional loans and managing assistance for projects on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (2)
UAE Maldives

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development was established in 1971 by the Abu Dhabi government to provide development assistance, primarily through concessional loans, to developing countries across many sectors.

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development was established in 1971 by the Abu Dhabi government to provide development assistance, primarily through concessional loans, to developing countries across many sectors.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar international in UAE
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 36

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has a partial profile.

  • Established in 1971, it predates 94% of the charities in the UAE GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in the UAE - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore UAE data
  • GiveRadar's profile for Abu Dhabi Fund for Development draws on its contact details, in line with the typical charities in the UAE it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development is an international nonprofit based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in UAE is 36/100.

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development is classified as an International organization, based in UAE. It operates as a Governmental.

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development is listed in GiveRadar's directory of UAE nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development was established in 1971 by the United Arab Emirates to support developing countries. It provides assistance primarily through concessional loans for development projects across many sectors. Since its founding, the fund has committed billions of dollars to hundreds of projects in dozens of countries. It also oversees the management of loans and grants offered by the UAE to partner nations. Abu Dhabi Fund for Development is an international organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 1971.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Arab Emirates under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in UAE

How many charities work in each area.

Education 36
Health 16
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Most common causes in UAE

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

International Development 59
Education 37
Vocational Training 27
Human Rights 26
Health 22
Children 18
Disaster Relief 14
Research 14
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1971
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile from official charity directories and public registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Abu Dhabi Fund for Development

What is Abu Dhabi Fund for Development?
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development is a international governmental based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development was established in 1971 by the United Arab Emirates to support developing countries. It provides assistance primarily through concessional loans for development projects across many sectors. Since its founding, the fund has committed billions of dollars to hundreds of projects in dozens of countries. It also oversees the management of loans and grants offered by the UAE to partner nations.
When was Abu Dhabi Fund for Development founded?
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development was founded in 1971.
Where is Abu Dhabi Fund for Development located?
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The charity operates in 2 countries.
Is Abu Dhabi Fund for Development trustworthy?
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Abu Dhabi Fund for Development's website?
http://www.adfd.ae/
Are donations to Abu Dhabi Fund for Development tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of UAE under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.