ADX Roadshow In New York With Morgan Stanley Showcases Abu Dhabi's Financial Growth And Global Appeal

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) recently showcased its role as a global financial hub at the ADX Investor Conference in New York. This event, organised with Morgan Stanley, highlighted Abu Dhabi's economic strength. The ADX delegation included 15 major listed companies with a combined market value exceeding US$300 billion. Over two days, these firms engaged directly with key U.S. institutional investors.

The conference also featured a significant economic delegation from Abu Dhabi, led by Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). This group included more than 100 senior representatives from both government and private sectors. Their participation underscored a shared vision to enhance trade and investment ties with the U.S., while highlighting Abu Dhabi's sustainable growth journey.

Ghannam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the ADX Group, expressed gratitude for the collaboration with key government entities and listed companies. He stated, "With the successful conclusion of this roadshow, I would like to thank our partners from Abu Dhabi’s key government entities, especially the Department of Economic Development, along with our listed companies, whose efforts were pivotal in engaging the global investment community." This collective effort demonstrated the resilience and diversity of Abu Dhabi’s capital markets.

Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group CEO of ADX Group, emphasised the exchange's role in transforming Abu Dhabi into an investment-driven economy. He noted that foreign investors now make up nearly half of their investor base. "This roadshow reaffirmed the ADX’s pivotal role in Abu Dhabi’s transformation into a knowledge- and investment-driven economy," he said. The event highlighted how international capital connects with dynamic opportunities in Abu Dhabi and the UAE.

The roadshow coincided with increased trading activity on ADX. In the first nine months of 2025, net foreign investment reached AED17.3 billion (US$4.7 billion), marking a 23.3% increase from AED14 billion (US$3.8 billion) during the same period in 2024. Foreign investors accounted for over 41% of traded value on ADX during this time, compared to 36% in 2024.

Throughout the event, ADX and participating companies' senior management held over 100 one-on-one meetings with investors. They presented their forward-looking growth vision and strategies to expand liquidity and market capitalisation. This engagement highlighted growing international interest in Abu Dhabi-listed firms.

Highlighting Market Resilience

Accompanying the ADX delegation were over 50 CEOs, CFOs, and senior executives from leading Abu Dhabi-listed companies. They used this platform to showcase their performance and growth strategies to global investors. With nearly 200 listed securities across various categories, ADX's market capitalisation surged from AED742.6 billion (US$202 billion) at end-2020 to AED3 trillion (US$816 billion) by end-2024.

Investor confidence remains strong due to UAE's robust fundamentals. Since 2020, ADX-listed companies have distributed AED311 billion (US$84.9 billion) in cash dividends, reflecting a CAGR of nearly 32%. This demonstrates sustained growth and commitment to long-term economic stability.

The conference illustrated how global investors can engage with Abu Dhabi's growth story through ADX's innovative marketplace. Over 80 senior decision-makers from prominent institutional investors managing more than US$10 billion attended this event. Institutional investor trading values on ADX reached AED387 billion (US$105 billion) during the first nine months of 2025.

With inputs from WAM