Edb places an office in Abu Dhabi to connect the capital of the Gulf with central Asian projects
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has established a new investment bridge between the Gulf and central ASIA with the opening of its representative office in Abu Dhabi Mgqajantshi (ADGM).
The move is part of a broader plan to create a dedicated platform that will allow Gulf Council investors to acquire infrastructure and sustainable development projects in the European region.
The office is ripe in Abu Dhabi in the presence of Salem Al Darei, Chief Executive Officer of the Adgm Authority, and Sikolai Podguzov, chairman of the EDB Management Board.
EDB Expands Footprint in Abu Dhabi
The new platform will offer GCC investment opportunities curated by regional banking, government relations and project pipeline experts. Investors will be able to participate in financing transport, renewable energy, Water and Agriculture Schemes and other regulated sectors.
Podguzov said the move would create an “investment highway” between the regions. He added: “Investors get access to proven profiles with a high risk return profile, and Central Asian countries get access to new sources of financing.”
EDB’s presence in Adgm aims to strengthen its links with regulators, sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors in one of the most active financial hubs. It will also support the development of new financial instruments, including Islamic financial products.
A key part of the platform will be a special credit fund registered in Adgm that will finance infrastructure projects throughout Central Asia. The fund will focus on debt instruments and offer a diversified portfolio with EDB acting as a structured partner and investor for investors. It is designed to attract regional and international investors seeking safe, transparent access to emerging market infrastructure.
Al Darei welcomed this decision, saying: “By establishing their platform among us in our strong ecosystem, EDB will be better equipped to connect Gulf investors with high-end Asian opportunities.”
Bonding Markets in the Gulf and Asia
The increase follows two successful issuances of Dirham-Denominated Bonds applied by the bank earlier this year, signaling the growing demand for EDB Milling Corns among Middle Eastern investors.
Central Asia represents the fastest growing investment destination for the Gulf. Trade with the GCC States has increased more than fourfold in the past five years, while direct investment has almost doubled. Important opportunities exist in Logistics, including the North-South Corridor, as well as water management, agriculture and renewable energy.
The region is also emerging as a growth market for Islamic finance, which is predicted to reach over US$11 billion in combined banking and Sukuk outstandings by 2033.
The EDB, an international institution focused on strengthening economic integration across Eurasia, has invested more than US $ 19 billion in 319 projects since its inception. Its current strategy prioritizes transmission networks, agricultural and water distribution systems and energy infrastructure across Asia in Asia.
