The Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi (DoF) has launched the 2026 Executive Entities Budget Cycle, bringing together senior officials and representatives from executive entities across Abu Dhabi.
The initiative is part of DoF’s continued efforts to strengthen future-focused financial planning and long-term fiscal sustainability in support of Abu Dhabi’s development agenda.
This event, specifically designed for executive government entities in Abu Dhabi, underscores the Department of Finance’s commitment to fostering transparency, innovation, and excellence in public financial resource management.
The budget cycle represents a key milestone in DoF’s strategic and fiscal roadmap. It aims to directly engage financial leaders across executive entities, foster collaboration, and ensure alignment with Abu Dhabi’s broader economic and strategic objectives.
His Excellency Khalifa Ahmed Al Mazrouei, Director General of Executive Financial Affairs, Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi, said: “This cycle is in line with the directives of our wise leadership and reiterates Abu Dhabi’s ambitious vision into actionable financial planning. Building a budget that is resilient, transparent, and efficient begins with sound forecasting and disciplined financial planning that ensures optimal resource allocation. Through this initiative, we are working to elevate spending efficiency while preserving the quality and effectiveness of public services”.
The cycle also highlighted the importance of designing budgets that are responsive to evolving economic conditions and aligned with government priorities. Resources will be strategically directed toward high-impact development sectors to maximise public value.
As part of its forward-looking approach, the Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi will use the 2025 budget as a foundational reference for the 2026 cycle. A five-year financial outlook will also be introduced to enhance visibility, improve forecasting accuracy, and support more informed decision-making.
The initiative is designed to equip government entities with the tools and insights needed to navigate the evolving fiscal landscape. This includes improving data-driven forecasting, adopting best-in-class planning methodologies, and strengthening overall financial governance.
During the event, a video produced using AI capabilities was presented as a practical example of how technology and innovative methodologies can be leveraged to enhance spending efficiency without compromising output quality. This model underscores the significance of innovation in public resource management and the necessity of adopting intelligent tools that enable sustainable government spending and deliver measurable impact.
The Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government entities in meeting their strategic goals, enhancing public financial management, and securing long-term fiscal sustainability for a prosperous future for Abu Dhabi.
