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12 May 2025

ADGM Academy Welcomes George Washington University School of Business MBA Students for Insightful Climate Finance Exchange

ADGM Academy, in collaboration with the Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC), had the pleasure of hosting a distinguished group of MBA students and faculty from The George Washington University School of Business as part of their Consulting Abroad Programme (CAP). Held at the ADGM Academy Auditorium, this immersive visit offered a deep dive into the UAE’s evolving climate finance ecosystem.

01 May 2025

ADGM Academy and GCFC Sign MoU to Advance Climate Finance Education and Capacity Building

ADGM Academy & Research Centre (ADGMA) and The Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on building the next generation of climate finance expertise, with a focus on emerging markets and developing economies.

17 December 2024

ADGM Academy Hosts Inaugural Future of Talent Summit at ADFW 2024, Signs Strategic MoUs

ADGM Academy (“ADGMA”), the knowledge arm of ADGM, played a central role in this year’s Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) by hosting the Future of Talent Summit, in line with its commitment to empowering the workforce of the future. Seven pivotal Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were also signed with leading entities such as Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council (ADYBC), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry,including a strategic alliance with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Ray Dalio, Sandooq Al Watan, Standard Chartered, Visa and the Wealth Management Institute (WMI). ADGM Academy is proud to unveil a transformative milestone—the launch of School of Wealth & Asset Management in Abu Dhabi! in collaboration with the Wealth Management Institute (WMI) and Ray Dalio.

11 October 2024

ADGM Academy and Fintech Tuesdays Sign Strategic MOU to Strengthening Fintech Innovation

The ADGM Academy’s Research Centre and Fintech Tuesdays signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant milestone in advancing fintech innovation in the UAE and across the MENA region. This partnership aims to enhance collaboration on knowledge sharing, research, training and events, solidifying the UAE’s position as a leading hub for financial technology.

19 August 2024

Why demand for sustainable finance is growing

ADGM Academy 13/07/2020 Why is sustainable finance important for ADGM, and for the MENA region more broadly? At Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), sustainable finance has been a strategic priority since its inception, and we’ve solidified our commitment over the last two years through numerous efforts.

13 June 2024

ADGM Academy and Ethara Sign an MoU to Develop Next-gen Emirati Talent

Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGMA), the knowledge arm of the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, announced the signing Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with Ethara, the region’s leading live event management company and venue operator.

11 March 2024

ADGM Academy Maximizes Efforts Towards the UAE’s National Agenda by Partnering with Leading Healthcare Industry Players

Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGMA), the knowledge arm of the international financial centre in Abu Dhabi, announced signing Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with Burjeel Holdings (“Burjeel”), NMC Assetco Limited (“NMC”), and Aster DM Healthcare (“Aster”) respectively, facilitating initiatives that focus on the healthcare sector within the UAE National Agenda and builds the ideal platform to develop a strong workforce UAE Nationals.

09 February 2024

ADGM Academy Research Centre Maps New Technological Path with Groundbreaking ‘Quant for Quants’ Conference

Quantum computing experts from around the world gathered in Abu Dhabi to share their insights on key topics such as machine learning, algorithms, optimisation, forecasting, communications and many more.

31 July 2023

ADGM Academy’s Research Centre announce winners of the first UAE Student Challenge

Nirvana Amjad, Emaan Ali, Ahmad Hijazi and Abdullah Ahmed from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) win the 2023 UAE Student Challenge.

01 June 2023

ADGM Academy Research Centre Launches Its Advisory Board

Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGMA), the knowledge arm of ADGM, today announced the launch of the ADGMA Research Centre Advisory Board, a strategic initiative in support of the Abu Dhabi government’s vision to position and harness the capabilities of research and development for future competitiveness.

16 January 2023

New university student research explores the emergence and importance of digital payments in the UAE economy

The ADGM Academy Research Centre commissioned a team of university student researchers to explore the emergence and importance of digital payments in the UAE economy.

09 January 2023

Federated Machine Learning and its Application in the Financial Industry

Key discussion points: Federated machine learning Distributed data and privacy protection Digital transformation Credit / lending Financial crime mitigation Building on the recent publication of the white paper, Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Enhance the SME Ecosystem in the UAE,  Peter Ware, Head of Research & Development at the ADGM Academy Research Centre, sat down with Professor Jin-Chuan Duan, Head of the Asian Institute of Digital Finance, at the National University of Singapore and Richard Hills, Associate Managing Director at K2 Integrity, based in Abu Dhabi, to explore potential applications of federated learning in the financial industry while taking a broader view on the evolution of technology and some of the barriers to adoption of innovative solutions.

11 November 2022

Study shows how big data and artificial intelligence can be leveraged to develop a more informative credit model to support the UAE SME ecosystem

The ADGM Academy Research Centre in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) at the National University of Singapore published the Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Enhance the SME Ecosystem in the UAE white paper.

28 June 2022

New report reveals the impact of the global pandemic on FinTech firms and details potential of the industry to improve financial inclusion

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, the World Bank Group and the World Economic Forum, with MENA regional partner ADGM Academy, have published the ‘ Global COVID-19 FinTech Impact and Industry Resilience Study’ The study of 1,448 FinTech platforms, operating in 192 jurisdictions, reveals that the global FinTech industry has been more resilient to the pandemic than initially reported in the previous ‘COVID-19 Rapid Assessment Study’, with all verticals (except data analytics) growing at a faster pace than detailed in December 2020.

24 May 2022

The Regulatory Genome Project (RGP) announces four new participants: the Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Invesco and Northern Trust

The Regulatory Genome Project (RGP), a pioneering initiative to reduce fragmentation in how information about regulatory requirements is shared globally, announces a new group of participants spanning financial services, business information and financial education.

31 March 2022

ADGM Academy signs MoU with National University of Singapore to promote collaboration in fintech education, research, and entrepreneurship

ADGM 31/03/2022 The agreement aims to introduce a progressive framework and advance research and innovation capabilities to develop the regional ecosystem and strengthen the financial sector Partnership outlines three key pillars which include-research and publications, technology development and knowledge dissemination within the key themes of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Credit, and Sustainable Finance Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGM Academy), the educational arm of Abu Dhabi Global Market has announced the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with the National University of Singapore’s Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF).

24 February 2022

Study reviews MENA region FinTech regulatory landscape and wider digital financial services challenges

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) at Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, with MENA regional partner ADGM Academy, published the FinTech Regulation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)  study, which reviews how FinTech and wider Digital Financial Services (DFS) challenges have been met by the regulatory efforts and regulatory innovation initiatives across MENA region jurisdictions.

16 February 2022

National upskilling initiatives see more Emiratis join private sector: ADGM Academy-KPMG report

Abu Dhabi, 16 February, 2022: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Academy and KPMG Lower Gulf launched a new report on developments from the UAE’s National Employability agenda.

03 August 2020

HRA, ADGM Academy and FAB launch ‘The Bankers Programme’

ADGM Academy 06/07/2020 The Human Resources Authority (HRA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Academy, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), to establish an educational platform for banking services within ADGM Academy through ‘The Bankers Programme’.

12 May 2020

New collaboration agreement set to facilitate FinTech knowledge creation

ADGM Academy 07/05/2020   Bilateral agreement will generate data and insights, enable the creation of digital tools and deliver online and offline capacity building   Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGM Academy), and, The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), based at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, have today announced the signing of a bilateral research agreement to facilitate tech-enabled financial innovation to the MENA region.

12 May 2020

ADGM Academy and Abu Dhabi School of Government partner to enhance talent development

ADGM Academy 21/04/2020   New MoU to advance talent development in Abu Dhabi Launch of specialised programmes within financial technology and artificial intelligence Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGMA) signed an MoU with the Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG) to advance talent development in Abu Dhabi.

11 March 2020

ADGM Academy hosts the first AI in Finance Summit in MENA

ADGM Academy 04/03/2020 Summit hosted in partnership with the Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship Launch of AI in Finance, a first-of-its-kind programme in the region ADGM Academy (ADGMA) hosted a first-of-its-kind, highly specialised, AI in Finance Summit, in keeping with its commitment to fostering education on artificial intelligence, for the enhancement of the UAE’s financial sector.

13 February 2020

ADGM to host 2nd edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is gearing up to host the second edition of its flagship event, Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF), where some of the world’s most prominent finance professionals are expected to convene and discuss key topics and issues within the realm of sustainable finance and investment.

13 February 2020

ADGM Academy launches Certificate in Sustainable Finance

Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGM Academy) is delighted to announce the launch of the prestigious Certificate in Sustainable Finance, offered in partnership with the London Institute of Banking & Finance.

19 February 2019

New partnership to build Emirati expertise

As part of the continued focus to create 10,000 employment opportunities for UAE nationals by 2021, the Ghadan 21 programme is advancing a dynamic public-private partnership.

24 January 2019

Sustainable Finance Education and Communication at Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum

ADGM Academy’s School of Sustainable Finance is delighted to announce the launch of a new education and communication initiative at last week’s Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF), sponsored by ADGM.

15 October 2018

Digital Banking Initiative with the London Institute of Banking and Finance

The Academy is working with its partner, The London Institute of Banking and Finance, to deliver a high-quality digital banking educational framework.

27 August 2018

Academy Partner Scores in League Tables

Academy partner, The London Institute of Banking & Finance, has achieved outstanding results in two important measures of student achievement and satisfaction.

04 July 2018

ADGM Academy Featured in International Banker Magazine

ADGM Academy has been featured in an article in the June issue of International Banker.

28 June 2018

London Institute of Banking and Finance Chairs Digital Debate

Leading FinTech applications were under the microscope at this week’s MoneyLive Digital Banking 2018 Conference in London.

06 June 2018

Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Cooperation Agreement

Abu Dhabi Global Market, the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi has entered into a cooperation agreement with The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission to jointly promote and support financial services innovation in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

14 May 2018

New ADGM Academy Launch in Abu Dhabi

We’re delighted to announce the official launch by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre in Abu Dhabi, of ADGM Academy.

16 April 2018

CNBC Locates Middle East Business Reporting at ADGM

CNBC, the leading business and financial news network, began broadcasting its Capital Connection programme today from its new studios within Abu Dhabi Global Market.