Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) concluded its third Global Media Forum, held under the theme 'Inside Abu Dhabi: Capital, Partnerships, Opportunity' from 20 to 22 October 2026. According to ADGM and Emirates News Agency (WAM), the event brought together 33 journalists, including 13 representatives from overseas markets such as China, the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Germany, India, South Africa, and South Korea.
The programme provided media participants with direct briefings on ADGM's operational and regulatory entities. The Registration Authority outlined processes for company establishment, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority detailed its oversight approach, and the ADGM Courts presented their specialised common law jurisdiction, alongside sessions on talent development by the ADGM Academy.
Discussions during the event involved public and private sector entities, including the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Aldar, Lunate, Hub71, Presight, and VentureOne, as well as global financial institutions operating within ADGM. Key topics addressed included capital availability, regulatory clarity, digital innovation, and infrastructure.
Participating journalists visited the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) to review capital market operations and received briefings regarding the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, scheduled for December 2026. The forum concluded with a ceremony on Al Reem Island marking ADGM's 11th anniversary.
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- Zawya · 2026-10-26
