Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) confirmed details on September 24, 2026, for the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), scheduled to take place from December 7 to 10, 2026, under the patronage of Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event has secured commitments from more than 300 global financial leaders who collectively manage assets exceeding US$61 trillion. The four-day gathering will host 75 sessions aimed at examining capital deployment and shifting global investment corridors between the Gulf and Asia.
The programme will include dedicated bilateral country dialogues focusing specifically on China, as well as the United States, the European Union, and South Korea, to foster direct cross-border investment flows.
ADGM stated that ADFW 2026 will introduce 10 new platforms covering alternative investment funds, real estate, new energy finance, and artificial intelligence integration in capital markets. Conference panels are also set to discuss cross-border payment mechanisms, tokenisation, and regulatory standards.
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- Emirates News Agency · 2026-09-24
