[Published: Tuesday September 15 2026]
 Abu Dhabi, and the world’s third largest SWF
ABU DHABI, 15 Sept. - (ANA) - Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is the flagship investor of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the world’s third largest Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF).
It is funded from the budgetary surpluses originated from oil exports. Due to its size and significant allocation to private markets, ADIA is one of the world’s largest investors in real estate, infrastructure and private equity.
For the past eight years, it has been on a path to reduce its dependency to external managers, and it mostly invests in minority stakes in leading businesses outside of the Gulf.
ADIA assets Assets under Management hit US$ 1,128 billion.
Norway's Government Pension Fund Global is the largest as of 2026, at roughly $2.0 trillion, ahead of China Investment Corporation. The thirteen largest together hold about $10.8 trillion.
The wider universe crossed $15 trillion for the first time in December 2025, per Global SWF's 2026 annual report, up about 14% on the prior edition. Growth came from record equity markets, fresh government inflows, and new funds. Counted with public pension funds and central banks, state-owned investors now manage roughly $60 trillion. - (ANA) -
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