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ADGM Unveils Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 Featuring Dedicated China Investment Forums

Abu Dhabi Global Market has announced the agenda for the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026, scheduled for 7 to 10 December 2026. The expanded program includes 75 sessions across eight stages with over 300 international financial leaders confirmed. Dedicated bilateral dialogues with China will focus on facilitating cross-border capital flows and institutional investment ties.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency
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Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced the agenda and event program for the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2026, scheduled to take place from 7 to 10 December 2026, according to the Emirates News Agency. The event will be held under the theme 'The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships'.

The 2026 edition features an expanded international schedule comprising 75 sessions hosted across eight stages. ADGM reported that more than 300 international financial leaders managing over USD 61 trillion in assets have confirmed their participation.

A core element of the program includes dedicated bilateral investment dialogues and focus forums with China. These sessions are specifically designed to facilitate cross-border capital flows and strengthen institutional investment ties and commercial partnerships between UAE and Chinese financial entities.

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