Strengthen the financial sustainability of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Our Values
Excellence
We strive to achieve excellence in all that we do to ensure we are proud of our achievements.
Sustainability
We create positive impact in all that we do to ensure a bright tomorrow for future generations.
Accountability
We are responsible for ensuring that we deliver on our commitments and remain agile to adapt to change.
Partnership
We work together as one and act collaboratively for the greater benefit.
Strategic Goals
Establish and maintain a fiscal policy:
that achieves sustainability and enforcement of fiscal rules
Drive an effective funding strategy:
that balances debt, placements and treasury activities
Maximize returns:
through active management of assets, investments and revenues
Manage expenditure:
via efficient deployment of government resources and spend optimization
Drive fiscal discipline and transparency:
through budget control
Functions
Budgeting
Designing budgets and maximising revenues aligned with Abu Dhabi’s priorities.
The Department of Finance shapes Abu Dhabi's fiscal strategy by formulating and reviewing the general budget. We oversee its approval and subsequent implementation, maintaining vigilant oversight of performance against budgetary allocations. This ongoing monitoring enables us to identify opportunities to improve fiscal efficiency, ensuring resources are allocated to meet the Emirate's strategic objectives and optimise resource utilisation.
Treasury & Debt Management
Managing liquidity and debt responsibly to safeguard fiscal stability.
This function secures the government's financial liquidity, meticulously managing the treasury function to ensure seamless financing of government expenditure. We control bank accounts for all government agencies, formulate unified accounting policies, and deliver financial reports. We also govern the Emirate's debt portfolio with prudence, balancing funding needs with long-term fiscal health to maintain robust financial stability.
Asset Management
Ensuring accountable public spending and monitoring investment performance.
The Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi drives the effective stewardship of public assets. We oversee tax and non-tax revenue streams across all Abu Dhabi government entities, operating in strict accordance with the Abu Dhabi Fiscal Plan to maximise returns and actively diversify income sources. Furthermore, we monitor the performance of government investments, ensuring accountability in public spending and aligning asset deployment with the Emirate's economic growth objectives.
Strategic Enablement
Enabling integrated, government-wide financial planning and management.
This function cultivates a cohesive financial environment across the Abu Dhabi government. We develop and implement unified financial planning and management frameworks, ensuring seamless integration and data consistency across all entities. By providing overarching guidance and technical structures, strategic enablement empowers government agencies to operate with greater fiscal efficiency, transparency, and accountability, thereby reinforcing the Emirate's overall financial governance and decision-making capabilities.
Budgeting
Designing budgets and maximising revenues aligned with Abu Dhabi’s priorities.
The Department of Finance shapes Abu Dhabi's fiscal strategy by formulating and reviewing the general budget. We oversee its approval and subsequent implementation, maintaining vigilant oversight of performance against budgetary allocations. This ongoing monitoring enables us to identify opportunities to improve fiscal efficiency, ensuring resources are allocated to meet the Emirate's strategic objectives and optimise resource utilisation.
Treasury & Debt Management
Managing liquidity and debt responsibly to safeguard fiscal stability.
This function secures the government's financial liquidity, meticulously managing the treasury function to ensure seamless financing of government expenditure. We control bank accounts for all government agencies, formulate unified accounting policies, and deliver financial reports. We also govern the Emirate's debt portfolio with prudence, balancing funding needs with long-term fiscal health to maintain robust financial stability.
Asset Management
Ensuring accountable public spending and monitoring investment performance.
The Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi drives the effective stewardship of public assets. We oversee tax and non-tax revenue streams across all Abu Dhabi government entities, operating in strict accordance with the Abu Dhabi Fiscal Plan to maximise returns and actively diversify income sources. Furthermore, we monitor the performance of government investments, ensuring accountability in public spending and aligning asset deployment with the Emirate's economic growth objectives.
Strategic Enablement
Enabling integrated, government-wide financial planning and management.
This function cultivates a cohesive financial environment across the Abu Dhabi government. We develop and implement unified financial planning and management frameworks, ensuring seamless integration and data consistency across all entities. By providing overarching guidance and technical structures, strategic enablement empowers government agencies to operate with greater fiscal efficiency, transparency, and accountability, thereby reinforcing the Emirate's overall financial governance and decision-making capabilities.
