ADGM strengthened its position as the largest international financial centre (IFC) in the MENA region during the first half of 2025, issuing 1,869 new licences and reaching 11,128 active licences. Assets under management (AUM) increased by 42% to represent 154 asset managers overseeing 209 funds.
ADGM also emerged as the region’s top IFC by market capitalisation, with registered entities listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) exceeding Dh500 billion by the end of H1.
Active businesses within ADGM rose 42% year-on-year, reaching 2,972 operational entities by June. Financial Services Regulatory Authority data show 52 in-principle approvals and 45 new financial services permissions were issued during the period.
ADGM attracted high-profile entrants, including Kimmeridge and Fortress Investment Group. The latter said it will establish a permanent office and launch a USD 1 billion co-investment partnership with Mubadala.
