Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADFW 2026 to Reinforce Abu Dhabi’s Role as Capital of Capital

  • The fifth edition’s theme, The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships’, will explore the strength and resilience of a networked community, as global financial institutions, sovereign partners, and bold innovators convene to track evolving distribution of global capital system.
  • Building on record participation in 2025, ADFW will return to Al Maryah Island with an expanded site and enhanced networking experiences.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 27July 2026: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Chairman of the Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), the region’s largest financial gathering, the flagship financial gathering of the Capital of Capital, will return for its fifth edition, from 7 – 10 December 2026 under the theme ‘The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships.’

Hosted by ADGM, the international financial centre (IFC) of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the event will convene leading investors, financial institutions, policymakers, and business leaders to shape the future of finance, capital allocation, and economic growth.

Following the huge success of ADFW 2025, this year’s eventwill return to Al Maryah Island with an expanded footprint to accommodate growing demand. The enhanced venue is designed to hosta record number of delegates and new spaces to foster even more networking, collaboration and business opportunities.

Across four thematic days, ADFW will once again stage over 70 themed events and is expected to welcome over 35,000 participants and more than 800 speakers from across the world. The previous edition convened financial leaders collectively managing over $62 trillion, equivalent to over half of the global GDP.

The return of ADFW this year underscores Abu Dhabi’s continued momentum as a stable, globally connected financial centre and a trusted destination for long-term investment, and increasingly a home for global capital, as well as over $1.8trillion of Sovereign Wealth Assets. Abu Dhabi ranked first regionally and 12th globally in last year’s inaugural NYU Stern Financial Centres Competitiveness Index.

Reflecting this year’s theme, ADFW 2026 will explore how the collective strength of global financial institutions, sovereign investors, policymakers and innovators is shaping the future of capital allocation.Discussions will spantokenization, private markets, artificial intelligence (AI), trade and energy, real estate, and infrastructure, focusing on how capital can be mobilised effectively to accelerate transformation and drive sustainable growth.

H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, said:“This year’s theme, The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships‘, recognises that the future of finance will be shaped not by individual institutions, but by the strength of the ecosystems that connect capital, ideas, and opportunity. As the Capital of Capital, Abu Dhabi continues to bring together global investors, financial institutions, innovators, and policymakers to drive meaningful dialogue, mobilise capital, and create lasting economic value. ADFW has become the platform where those conversations translate into partnerships that shape the global economy.”

ADFW 2025 welcomed 35,000+ participants, convened 819 speakers and participants representing organisations overseeing more than USD 62 trillion in capital, witnessed the signing of 82 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), and brought together 69+ strategic global and regional partners.

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Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW)

Launched in 2022 and hosted by ADGM, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) is the largest financial gathering in the Middle East and Africa, convening investors, business leaders, policymakers and financial institutions to shape the future of finance, investment and the global economy.

Through a curated programme of forums, summits, leadership dialogues and exclusive networking events, ADFW drives high-impact conversations, facilitates cross-border investment and fosters partnerships that unlock new opportunities and accelerate capital flows across international markets.

Held in Abu Dhabi, the ‘Capital of Capital’, ADFW reflects the emirate’s emergence as a global centre for finance, investment and capital allocation. Home to some of the world’s largest pools of institutional capital and a trusted gateway connecting regional and international markets, Abu Dhabi plays an increasingly influential role in shaping global investment flows and economic growth. Since its inception, ADFW has become a catalyst for investment, collaboration and partnership, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading international financial centre and a global hub for capital.

About ADGM

ADGM is the leading international financial centre (IFC) based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is one of the world’s largest financial districts by size and is the largest IFC in the Middle East and Africa by the number of active licences.

ADGM is also one of a handful of jurisdictions globally and the only one regionally to directly apply the trusted legal system of English Common Law.

Governing both Al Maryah and Al Reem Islands, which are collectively designated as Abu Dhabi’s financial free zone, ADGM connects the economies of the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region with global markets. Its progressive and inclusive ecosystem empowers financial and non-financial institutions to thrive, supporting innovation, sustainable growth, and long-term economic resilience.

Through its continued growth and cross-border partnerships, ADGM is strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as the ‘Capital of Capital’ and a leading global hub for finance, investment, and enterprise.

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