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Growth is about creating an environment where capital, businesses and talent want to stay… and Abu Dhabi is doing just that. Speaking at #ADFW2024, H.E. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, highlighted that—over the past decade—foreign investment has tripled, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has become one of the most active markets in the region and asset managers now oversee $2.5 trillion from within the city. Abu Dhabi is attracting capital from all over the world, and more importantly, it’s making it feel at home.

Finance, business, decision-making—women belong in all of it. And not just as participants, but as leaders. Because ADFW is all about driving change, we’re celebrating the women leading industries forward and pushing for a world where opportunities are presented for all. Happy Women’s Day!

Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital, Anthony Scaramucci, is no stranger to the world of finance. At ADFW 2024, Scaramucci shared his expert perspective on the evolving role of ADGM in shaping the future of finance and regulation. He spoke with optimism about the bright future ahead, emphasising the importance of the city's welcoming approach to diversity and its commitment to innovation, particularly in the world of blockchain and crypto-based solutions.

A vision for the future, from a leader who knows how to build it. On the ADFW stage, His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, delivered a message that speaks to the essence of Abu Dhabi—a place where ambition is realised. A place where big ideas don’t stay ideas for long—they become lasting legacies paving the #PathToForward. Visit the link in bio to watch the Opening Ceremony on demand.

At #ADFW2024, His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman at ADGM, delivered a powerful reminder of what truly puts us on the #PathToForward.  He emphasised that great societies thrive not just on wealth, but on diverse and enduring forms of capital—financial, sustainable, technological, cultural and above all, human capital.  With every step forward, every innovation and every transformation, it’s people who make the difference. Visit adfw.com to watch the Opening Ceremony on demand.

Abu Dhabi has earned its title as the #CapitalOfCapital—and it’s becoming more evident by the day. At ADFW 2024, Aaron Weaver, Venture Partner at Apeiron Investment Group, shared his perspective on what makes Abu Dhabi “the right place to be.” The city’s growing influence, strong capital base and commitment to economic growth has made it a hub for leading businesses. Weaver also spoke about the value of ADFW—not just as a platform for discussions, but as a space to connect, network and meet the people behind some of the industry's biggest success stories.

The conversations that laid the path for progress in finance … in one place. With the full lineup of ADFW 2024 discussions available on demand, you can now revisit a session or catch up on one you missed! All 350 are ready whenever you are—visit adfw.com to start watching.

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange listed stocks now available on eToro! The app users can now invest in over 30 companies with a combined market capitalization exceeding USD 700 billion, reflecting the exchange’s significance as a growing financial hub. الأسهم المدرجة في #سوق_أبوظبي_للأوراق_المالية أصبحت متاحة الآن على منصة إيتورو! بإمكان مستخدمي التطبيق الاستثمار في أكثر من 30 شركة مدرجة في السوق، بقيمة سوقية إجمالية تتجاوز 700 مليار دولار أمريكي، الأمر الذي يعكس أهمية السوق باعتباره مركزاً مالياً يواصل نموه باستمرار. ADQ Emirates News Agency - WAM - وكالة أنباء الإمارات - وام Abu Dhabi Media Office

Tala Al Jabri brought her experience as an investor, founder and advisor to top venture capital firms to #ADFW2024. Speaking at T.R.I.’s panel "Failing Unicorns: The Aftermath for Investors," she explored the realities of startup funding, the risks of unsustainable growth and the lessons investors can learn from failed ventures.

We were delighted to sit down with Casey Zhengqi Ge, Group Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Wind Information. As a speaker on the panel "How To Spot & Grow a World-Class Opportunity," Casey shared insights into the rapid growth of Abu Dhabi’s economy and its role in attracting asset managers to the region. Reflecting on #ADFW2024, she emphasised the importance of connections and how the event has played an instrumental role in fostering such relationships.