Overview
- Crown Prince Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed attended the opening at Grand Steps on Al Maryah Island, as ADGM and ADQ host the event through December 11 under the theme “Capital System Horizons.”
- The program features more than 60 events, over 300 sessions and 800 international speakers, with organizers highlighting participation by leaders overseeing an estimated $62 trillion in assets.
- Abu Dhabi approved the FIDA complex for fintech, insurance, and digital and alternative assets, led by the Department of Economic Development and ADIO, with projections of AED 56 billion added to GDP, AED 17 billion in investment and 8,000 jobs by 2045.
- Mubadala and Aldar announced a North Al Maryah Island development exceeding AED 60 billion to add about 1.5 million square meters of mixed-use space, including roughly 450,000 square meters of grade-A offices and more than 3,000 waterfront homes, with early works slated for 2026.
- An IMF regional director said the UAE posted the strongest growth in the GCC in 2025, citing Abu Dhabi’s performance and a rising role for fintech and deeper capital markets.