Abu Dhabi Global Market confirmed a 54 percent growth in assets managed by free zone firms over the past 12 months. Entity investments in artificial intelligence surpassed $100 billion, driven primarily by tech investment firm MGX. Abu Dhabi also rose to 13th globally in the Global Financial Centers Index published by Z/Yen and China's CDI.
Abu Dhabi is advancing an infrastructure initiative named 'Zero Hormuz' to decrease maritime reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. Overseen by sovereign platform L'imad Holding, the project expands container and oil infrastructure in Fujairah to secure trade routes to Asian markets, including China. The strategy coincides with plans to take AD Ports Group private at an estimated $9 billion valuation.
The UAE participated in the 126th GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee meeting in Manama, Bahrain. Discussions focused on advancing regional financial integration, expanding the GCC Common Market, and enhancing cross-border tax and customs policies. The UAE delegation included senior representatives from finance, tax, and customs authorities.
Abu Dhabi's Masdar City Free Zone has established its first China representative office in the Suzhou Industrial Park. Operated by Suzhou Yingdi Consulting, the facility will support Chinese enterprises expanding into Abu Dhabi. The free zone also signed an agreement with Beijing's Zhongguancun innovation cluster.
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