Policy & Legal Updates
Abu Dhabi Firms Advised to Budget for Talent, Regulation and Cyber Resilience
Companies expanding operations in Abu Dhabi are being advised to allocate sufficient budgets for permanent local talent, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity resilience for 2027. Financial data shows Abu Dhabi Global Market hosted over 190 asset and fund managers overseeing 276 funds in the first half of 2026, marking a 54 percent surge in assets under management year-on-year. Industry executives caution that operational expenses extend beyond office setup into human capital, compliance procedures, and cyber recovery systems.
