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Post by : Badri Ariffin
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025 concluded with significant dialogue, announcements, and international collaborations that reinforced the emirate's role as an epicenter of global finance.
Hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in partnership with ADQ, ADFW 2025 attracted over 35,000 participants from 175 nations, with more than 30% being international attendees. The week featured 68 prominent events, 394 sessions, and included 819 expert speakers, supported by 69 global and regional partners such as Hanwha.
Unprecedented Capital Representation
For the first time, assets represented during the week surpassed US$62 trillion, reflecting 53% of global GDP. Eleven leading financial institutions, managing over US$9 trillion collectively, announced their establishment in Abu Dhabi, with firms like Cantor Fitzgerald, BBVA, and others also opening offices within ADGM.
Strategic Initiatives Announced
ADFW 2025 marked the announcement of several significant financial and philanthropic initiatives:
The Mohamed bin Zayed (MBZ) Foundation for Humanity pledged US$1.9 billion to eliminate polio, an event attended by Bill Gates.
Binance received the first crypto exchange license under ADGM’s framework, setting new global standards for digital asset management.
ERM opened its ADGM office to further sustainable finance projects worldwide.
Economic Growth and Innovation Initiatives
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) launched the FIDA cluster focusing on FinTech, Insurance, Digital, and Alternative Assets.
Mubadala and Aldar announced a joint project worth AED60 billion (US$16.34 billion) to enhance Al Maryah Island by 1.5 million sqm.
Halo Investing collaborated with ADGM to introduce Majarra, a capital markets ecosystem for UAE-originated investments.
Acknowledgments and Collaborations
The first Financial Centres Competitiveness Index (FCCI) presented by the Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi ranked Abu Dhabi as the leading financial center in MENA and 12th globally. A total of 82 memorandums of understanding and partnerships were finalized, featuring collaborations with major players like Blackrock and Mastercard.
With the theme “Engineering the Capital Network,” ADFW 2025 reaffirmed Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a global financial hub. Events like ADFW aim to enhance Abu Dhabi’s capabilities in bridging capital, technology, and policy, with the upcoming edition set for 7-10 December 2026.
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