Los Angeles, USA – Abu Dhabi Global ADGM concluded its participation in the Milken Institute Global Conference 2026. Which was held in Los Angeles, USA, after Abu Dhabi Global witnessed the announcement by eight major global financial companies, during March and April, that manage global assets worth up to $4.4 trillion, of their plans to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi.
A statement said that during the visit, the delegation, headed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi International – ADGM, Ahmed Jassim Al Zaabi, affirmed Abu Dhabi’s position as the “capital of capital”. Abu Dhabi’s role as a key hub for linking capital flows between the global North and South was highlighted.
On the sidelines of the conference, Al Zaabi, along with senior leaders of Abu Dhabi Global, held a series of meetings with policymakers from around the world, investment institutions, and major global asset management companies. To discuss Abu Dhabi’s strategic role in the future of the financial sector, global investment flows and cross-border cooperation.
In confirmation of Abu Dhabi Global’s strategic focus on transforming institutions’ interest into long-term partnerships and facilitating their entry into the market. Al Zaabi said that the delegation’s meetings in the United States reflect a well-thought-out strategy aimed at deepening relations with the most prominent global capital investors and leading financial institutions.
He added: “In light of the increasing trend of global capital towards platforms that provide stability, institutional strength and connectivity to global markets, (Abu Dhabi Global) continues to consolidate its position as a reliable global financial centre”.
Al Zaabi stressed that “as (Abu Dhabi Global) continues to progress towards achieving its ambition to become one of the top five financial centres in the world, it continues to strengthen its presence as a reliable global system, based on clarity of regulatory frameworks, future governance, and direct access to regional and international opportunities.”
He also stressed the continued focus on enabling capital flows, promoting innovation, and consolidating Abu Dhabi’s position as the capital of capital, which contributes to shaping the features of the future of global finance.
