The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), recognized as the international financial center of Abu Dhabi, has successfully wrapped up its participation at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2026 in Los Angeles, further boosting the emirate's stature as a prime global financial hub.
This visit follows a remarkable month for ADGM, where eight significant international financial institutions, controlling assets valued at a staggering US$4.4 trillion, unveiled plans to set up operations in Abu Dhabi.
Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, the Chairman of ADGM, spearheaded the delegation. During the conference, key officials from ADGM engaged with global policymakers, institutional investors, and prominent asset managers to deliberate on Abu Dhabi's expanding influence in global finance, investment prospects, and potential international collaborations.
Al Zaabi articulated during the event that the UAE is increasingly appealing to global investors due to its stable, forward-thinking financial ecosystem. He emphasized ADGM's commitment to forging long-term alliances with global financial entities and fostering a reliable environment backed by clear regulations and robust international connectivity.
The ambition of ADGM is to emerge as one of the top five financial centers globally, with substantial interest from international asset managers eager to enter the region.
Al Zaabi also participated in a fireside discussion with Alan Schwartz, Executive Chairman of Guggenheim Partners. Their talk centered on global financial innovation and Abu Dhabi's economic transition.
He asserted that the UAE's economic robustness stems from long-term planning and diversification strategies rather than relying on short-term measures. Notably, ADGM granted 284 new licenses in March 2026, reflecting a 5.2 percent rise from 270 licenses in the previous year.
ADGM is shaping a future-ready financial center by incorporating global connectivity, institutional resilience, and avenues for long-term capital, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's vision as the "Capital of Capital."
Recently, several global investment firms, including Muzinich & Co., Hillhouse Investment Management, Barings, and Bain Capital, confirmed their intentions to expand in ADGM's jurisdiction.
Furthermore, Hashed Global Management Limited and Rokos Capital Management have secured financial services permissions from ADGM, while Capital Group and Man Group announced their plans to establish offices in Abu Dhabi.
Throughout the Milken conference, ADGM conducted over 50 high-level discussions with major global institutions, such as Blackstone, Carlyle Global Investment Management, Coinbase, and Guggenheim.
These discussions focused on cultivating investment partnerships, exploring market entry strategies in Abu Dhabi, and highlighting the advantages of ADGM's progressive regulatory framework and international business network.
ADGM remains crucial in furthering Abu Dhabi's economic vision by nurturing innovation, attracting global investments, and upholding international financial standards through the direct application of English Common Law.
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