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ADGM’s Registration Authority publishes regulatory priorities for 2026-2027

The Registration Authority (RA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, has published its Regulatory Priorities for 2026-2027, giving firms, advisors and stakeholders greater visibility into the RA’s monitoring, supervisory, and enforcement focus.

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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026)

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended the Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026), organised by the Department of.

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FAB, IMD convene leaders to advance dialogue on future of banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) convened senior leaders from government, business, finance and academia at the FAB x IMD Competitiveness Summit 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The summit explored the factors shaping the next phase of.

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FANR highlights efforts to strengthen radiation monitoring

The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), led by Director-General Hamad Al Kaabi, chaired the 48th meeting of the Radiation Protection Committee (RPC), bringing together federal and local government entities to review progress on key.

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Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 expands programme with 10 new platforms

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) will host the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) from 7th to 10th December, with an expanded programme featuring 75 events across eight stages. Held under the patronage.

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ADFD outlines roadmap to scale climate finance, accelerate global energy transition

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has published a knowledge paper outlining how development finance institutions can mobilise capital, reduce investment risk and accelerate the global energy transition across developing economies. Titled ‘Investing in a.

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FAB report highlights ocean economy as world’s fifth largest at $2.6 trillion

The ocean economy is valued at US$2.6 trillion, making it the world’s fifth-largest economy if considered a country, according to a report published by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). The report, “The Ocean Economy: Becoming.

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Hanwha Finance expands financial cooperation with Abu Dhabi

Hanwha Finance is expanding its cooperation with Abu Dhabi’s financial ecosystem, strengthening connections between the Republic of Korea and Abu Dhabi through its ‘Digital Asset Silk Road’ vision, a concept aimed at connecting financial markets.

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TRENDS enriches ADIBF with publications, academic partnerships

The TRENDS Group pavilion at the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) witnessed a series of activities, led by the launch of the book Abu Dhabi Fund for Development: Emirati Hands.

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Mubadala Foundation, Dolphin Energy partner on Intimaa exhibition featuring 10 UAE-based artists

The Intimaa: Sacred Threads exhibition showcases the work of 10 UAE-based artists collaborating with Afghan female artisans, promoting cultural exchange and heritage craftsmanship.

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UAE’s BRICS membership expands partnerships, strengthens global trade, investment role

The UAE is participating in the 18th BRICS Summit, hosted in the Indian capital, New Delhi, on 12th and 13th September, as a full member of the group since January 2024. Its membership supports the.

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Exhibitors participating in ADIBF offer 35% discount on book prices

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, running from 13th to 18th September 2026, is offering a 35% discount on books, as part of its initiative to promote reading.

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ADX implements POSIT block-trading system with Virtu Financial partnership

Virtu Financial and ADX launch the POSIT block-trading system, enabling better execution of large transactions for equity securities, with support from Arqaam Capital.

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FAB completes live tokenised deposit milestone with Citi through Swift Ledger

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has completed live USD transactions at scale as part of Swift’s Ledger Minimum Viable Product (MVP), using tokenised deposits and Swift smart contract settlements to enable 24/7 cross-border payments. Completed.

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