Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025 drew more than 35,000 participants, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s growing status as a major global financial hub after a week of high-level discussions, landmark announcements, and strategic deals.
Abu Dhabi Claims Its Place on the World Finance Map © Mena Today
Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025 drew more than 35,000 participants, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s growing status as a major global financial hub after a week of high-level discussions, landmark announcements, and strategic deals.
International attendees made up over 30 percent of participants, representing 175 nationalities across 68 events and nearly 400 specialised sessions. The gathering brought together 819 speakers and more than 69 global and regional partners.
For the first time, assets represented during ADFW exceeded $62 trillion, equivalent to more than half of global GDP, as leading investors, regulators, and innovators convened to shape the future of global finance.
ADFW also saw the launch of the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster to accelerate innovation.
An inaugural Financial Centres Competitiveness Index ranked Abu Dhabi first in MENA and 12th globally. The week concluded with the signing of 82 MoUs and strategic partnerships.
The next Abu Dhabi Finance Week will take place from December 7 to 10, 2026.
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