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Abu Dhabi Financial Week 2026: A Global Capital Community

The Abu Dhabi Financial Week (ADFW) 2026, held under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is set to host its fifth edition from December 7 to 10, 2026. This year's theme, "The Capital Community Driven by Partnerships," emphasizes Abu Dhabi’s growing status as a premier global destination for capital and investment.

In less than five months, ADFW has successfully attracted over 200 prominent speakers from various sectors, including government, finance, technology, and innovation, showcasing the city’s commitment to being a central hub of finance and partnership opportunities. The event aims to facilitate meaningful dialogue and investment partnerships among industry leaders from around the world.

Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, the President of Abu Dhabi Global Market, highlights the early engagement of global financial leaders, reflecting increasing confidence in Abu Dhabi's potential as a key destination for long-term capital and investment partnerships. He states, "The strength of ADFW lies not only in the discussions it fosters but also in the tangible successes it helps to generate. By bringing together top investors, policymakers, and innovators from around the globe, Abu Dhabi creates an environment where dialogue leads to investment and relationships evolve into long-term partnerships. This is what makes Abu Dhabi the capital of capital."

The first wave of distinguished speakers includes notable figures from Abu Dhabi and UAE government, such as:

• - Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi - President of ADGM and Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi
• - Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi - UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade
• - Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa - Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport
• - Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi - UAE Minister of State for Youth
• - Salem Al Nuami - General Director of the Abu Dhabi Retirement Fund

Furthermore, significant global financial institutions will be represented by leaders including:

• - Oliver Bäte - CEO of Allianz SE
• - Bill Winters - CEO of Standard Chartered
• - Clare Woodman - Managing Director at Morgan Stanley
• - Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara - Executive Director and CEO of Temasek Holdings

ADFW 2026 will also spotlight individuals from the asset management and alternative investment sectors such as:

• - Jenny Johnson - CEO of Franklin Templeton
• - Marc C. Ganzi - CEO of DigitalBridge
• - Dmitry Balyasny - Co-founder and Managing Director at Balyasny Asset Management

Given the increasingly intertwined nature of finance, technology, and innovation, ADFW 2026 will also feature leaders from the tech ecosystem, including:

• - Chamath Palihapitiya - Founder of Social Capital
• - Richard Teng - CEO of Binance
• - JoeBen Bevirt - Founder and CEO of Joby Aviation

The expanded program this year focuses on enhancing executive engagement and achieving targeted results. New elements include the inaugural Abu Dhabi Real Estate Summit, the global hedge fund leaders platform established by AIMA, Hub71’s startup launchpad, and private roundtable discussions on global strategy and finance.

During the week, over 70 thematic events will take place, featuring more than 800 speakers. The program will cover four main thematic days that will delve into Abu Dhabi's economic strategy, global markets, asset management, fintech, digital assets, sustainable finance, and Islamic finance. These discussions are crucial in establishing Abu Dhabi as a focal point for financial dialogue and partnerships, further solidifying its reputation as the hub for capital globally.

With its rich agenda, the Abu Dhabi Financial Week 2026 seeks to provide not only a networking opportunity for financial leaders but also a platform that catalyzes innovative ideas and collaborative ventures that can shape the future of finance.