Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of the UAE’s capital, has reported strong results for the third quarter of 2025. The centre’s continued expansion reinforces its position as the leading financial hub across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region.
A key driver of this performance was the asset management sector, with Assets Under Management (AUM) within ADGM surging by 48 per cent year-on-year in Q3 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This growth reaffirms the centre’s status as a preferred destination for wealth management. The number of asset and fund managers operating out of ADGM rose to 161, managing a total of 220 funds within the jurisdiction.
Exponential growth in licences and workforce
By the end of the third quarter, the total number of active licences across ADGM reached 11,920, with 2,801 new licences issued in 2025 alone. The number of operational entities within the jurisdiction also saw a significant jump, surpassing the 3,000 mark to reach 3,227—a 43 per cent increase year-on-year. Of these, 328 entities operate specifically within the financial services sector.
This business expansion has been mirrored by a growing workforce. The number of individuals working across ADGM’s expanded jurisdiction on Al Maryah and Al Reem Islands rose to 39,870 during the period.
H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, chairman of ADGM, commented on the results: “As we advance our vision for a diversified and resilient financial ecosystem, our ongoing progress and achievements reflect the confidence that global institutions place in ADGM as a catalyst for growth and transformation. Our financial centre is one of the world’s youngest, but our exponential growth has achieved global recognition. Following another strong quarter, our commitment to deliver innovation, regulatory excellence, and global connectivity is stronger than ever.”
Real estate and lifestyle surge
Beyond financial services, ADGM also recorded substantial growth in its real estate sector. The value of real estate transactions within the jurisdiction rose by 104 per cent year-on-year in Q3 2025. Sales activity, covering both off-plan and ready units, increased by 78 per cent, while project registrations doubled over the period. This uptick reflects growing investor confidence and the successful integration of Al Reem Island into ADGM’s jurisdiction.
The latest figures build on a year of strategic advancements for the ecosystem as ADGM celebrates its 10th anniversary. From pioneering regulatory frameworks in sustainable finance and digital assets to attracting a wave of global financial institutions, the centre continues to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as the ‘Capital of Capital’.
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