COMPANY OVERVIEW
ABU DHABI - A GATEWAY TO THE MEASA REGION
LOCAL UHNWI WEALTH
Local UHNWI wealth estimated US$1.4trn in the Middle East, US$212bn in Africa and US$6.8trn in Asia
FINANCIAL SERVICES GAPS
Gaps in financial services present an opportunity for investors and financial services companies (with almost 50% of the world’s 1.7 billion financially excluded adults currently concentrated in the MEASA region)
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Abu Dhabi’s GDP is USD350 billion, accounting for 2/3 of the UAE Economy
EASE OF DOING BUSINESS
Number 1 for ease of doing business in the Middle East and 12th globally
THE MOST LIVEABLE CITY
Named the most liveable city in the Middle East and North Africa
THE SAFEST CITY
Voted the safest city in the world for the 5th consecutive year in 2021
GOLDEN VISA
Offering up to 10 years residency
The MEASA region’s $7.4 trillion GDP holds vast investment opportunities
Abu Dhabi, 1964
Abu Dhabi, 2007
of the world's oil reserves
of the world's gas reserves
Abu Dhabi is recognized among the world's leading cities for quality of life and is consistently ranked as one of the world's safest cities
QUALITY OF LIVING
Abu Dhabi ranked 2nd in the region in Quality of Living City Ranking (Mercer, 2020)
HEALTHCARE
Advanced healthcare facilities including : NMC, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins, etc.
ZERO TAX
Tax Free salaries
CULTURALLY RICH
Diverse multicultural and multilingual community with a rich annual calendar of cultural opportunities from sport to the fine arts
EDUCATION
American, British, Indian, German & French International Schools
SAFEST CITY
Abu Dhabi Ranked safest city in the world for the 5th consecutive year in 2021 (Numbeo, 2021)
ABU DHABI - A GLOBAL LEADING CITY
ADGM - an International Financial Centre
Since opening in 2015, ADGM has received recognition for its progressive, world-class innovative services and business friendly ecosystem and has achieved several ‘firsts’ both regionally and globally.
Abu Dhabi Global Market is an award-winning International Financial centre based in Al Maryah Island in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi.
ADGM - AN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE
Consisting of three independent authorities, the Registration Authority, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and the ADGM Courts, it operates in line with international best practices and has an English Common Law judicial system.
WHY ADGM?
Five key principles and value propositions underpin the success and attractiveness of ADGM
COMMON LAW PLATFORM
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
PRO-ACTIVE JURISDICTION
EASE OF DOING BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENT
COMMON LAW
The 1st jurisdiction in MENA to directly apply common law
FINTECH REGULATORY SANDBOX
The 1st Fintech regulatory sandbox
PRIVATE REIT
The 1st private REIT regime in MENA
DIGITAL COURTROOM
The world's 1st digital courtroom
VIRTUAL ASSETS REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
The world’s 1st comprehensive virtual assets regulatory framework
API FRAMEWORK
The 1st API framework in MENA
DIGITAL SANDBOX
The 1st digital sandbox with a participating regulator
VC MANAGER FRAMEWORK
The 1st calibrated VC manager framework in MENA
ESTABLISHING MANY FIRSTS
ADGM is a landmark destination for Abu Dhabi residents and visitors. It boasts an exceptional collection of restaurants, shopping malls, hotels and residences all set against a stunning waterfront backdrop of Abu Dhabi’s skyline.
ADGM SQUARE
RETAIL
HOTELS
RESIDENTIAL
HEALTHCARE
The first phase of development of the IFC is complete and is the home to ADGM Square, the ADGM Authorities Building and four office towers, The Galleria Mall, Four Seasons Hotel Al Maryah, Rosewood Abu Dhabi Hotel and the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Hospital.
A VIBRANT COMMUNITY
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