Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the city’s financial centre, saw strong growth in the first half of 2025. It had 11,128 active business licences by June after issuing a record 1,869 new ones in six months.
The total value of money managed through ADGM rose 42% compared to last year, and nearly 3,000 companies now operate there. These include both financial firms, such as banks and investment managers, and non-financial businesses.
ADGM’s business-friendly approach and use of English Common Law continues to draw new companies to the capital.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer