The Abu Dhabi Debt Management Office (DMO) was first conceptualized in 2009 and formally established under Executive Council Resolution No. 24 of 2012 as a directorate within the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance. The DMO is responsible for the comprehensive management of the Government of Abu Dhabi’s public debt, ensuring that the emirate’s sovereign debt levels remain sustainable and that funding is raised at the lowest possible cost and risk. Serving as the central point of contact for sovereign credit rating agencies, the DMO also coordinates borrowing activities across government-owned and government-related entities to maintain alignment with Abu Dhabi’s broader fiscal and economic objectives. Since its establishment, the DMO’s mandate has progressively expanded in line with the government’s regular issuance of sovereign debt instruments, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi’s prudent fiscal management framework.
