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ADGM Unveils Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 Featuring China Investment Forums

Abu Dhabi Global Market announced details for the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, set to take place from December 7 to 10, 2026. Over 300 financial leaders managing more than US$61 trillion will participate in 75 sessions, including bilateral forums focused on China. Ten new platforms will be launched, spanning real estate, alternative investment funds, new energy finance, and AI integration.

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump standing with their spouses during an official ceremony at the White House.
Photo: Emirates News Agency

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. The event will convene under the patronage of Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to the Emirates News Agency.

More than 300 global financial leaders overseeing combined assets exceeding US$61 trillion have committed to take part across 75 sessions. The event will feature dedicated country dialogues and bilateral forums focused on China, the United States, the European Union, and South Korea to drive cross-border capital flows.

The 2026 programme includes the inauguration of 10 new platforms covering alternative investment funds, real estate, new energy finance, and artificial intelligence integration in capital markets. Panel agendas will examine cross-border payments, tokenisation, regulatory standards, and shifting global investment corridors between the Gulf and Asia.

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