ADGM stays in line with international financial centers and global economies during the working week from Monday to Friday

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced that it will work every Monday to Friday from January 1, 2022, with Saturday and Sunday being the global weekend.

Through the new work week, the UAE will bring its business community and financial sector closer to the global market and real-time economic and trade activities. To support the economic strategies of the UAE and Abu Dhabi, ADGM aims to create new growth opportunities, accelerate cross-border cooperation, and support more stakeholders, investors and industries from different time zones and market times in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. America.

ADGM Chairman Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi said: “As an IFC strategically positioned along the East-West Trade Corridor, ADGM has always been an important partner and business promoter for local and international stakeholders and customers, enhancing their expansion plans and business goals. Since the work week is synchronized with other markets around the world, new and more market participants can benefit from the huge business and investment opportunities in the UAE and the wider Middle East and North Africa region, with ADGM as a growth link.

“ADGM remains committed and will continue to improve the economic competitiveness and sustainability of Abu Dhabi and the UAE through its innovative and robust regulatory framework, connectivity and world-class services.”

With more than 3,700 registered entities and strong growth channels, ADGM has become one of the most attractive, competitive and accessible global investment centers and technology entrepreneurship centers in the Middle East and North Africa, suitable for other regions of the world.