Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced an expanded program for the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2026, introducing dedicated forums focusing on China, South Korea, the European Union, and the United States. According to the announcement, the platform aims to strengthen cross-border capital investment, financial innovation, and bilateral commercial partnerships between Abu Dhabi and major Chinese financial hubs.
Organized under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, ADFW 2026 is scheduled to take place from December 7 to 10, 2026. The program expands to 75 events across eight stages, up from 60 events across six stages in 2025. Organizers reported that over 300 global leaders overseeing combined assets under management exceeding USD 61 trillion have confirmed attendance.
ADFW 2026 will introduce ten new platforms covering topics including artificial intelligence in finance, stablecoins, tokenization, hedge funds, real estate, and healthcare finance. Organizers have established strategic partnerships with organizations including the Arab Monetary Fund, the International Monetary Fund, Yicai, CNBC, UBS, Standard Chartered, and Binance. A Global Financial Regulators Summit is also slated to bring together regulatory authorities from more than 50 jurisdictions.
ADGM Chairman Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi stated that the platform aims to connect international investors, institutions, and policymakers amid evolving global investment conditions. The four-day agenda will sequentially cover macroeconomics, asset management, digital assets and fintech, and sustainable finance.
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- Arab News · 2026-09-26
