Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi: Investing Interest in Foodtech | SALT Talks #60

His Excellency Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi is the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the central government hub supporting investment in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Prior to joining ADIO, His Excellency held leadership roles at Emirates NBD, Mubadala and Citibank. AgTech has long been a focus of the Abu Dhabi government. With the pandemic requiring countries to refocus on basics like food and pharmaceuticals, the Emirate has leaned even further into the burgeoning industry, attracting companies like US-based AeroFarms to set up local operations. “If anything, in core sectors that are fundamental to the stability of an economy, we’ve been very active.” ————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode, including podcast transcripts and show notes, visit salt.org/talks Moderated by Anthony Scaramucci.