Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the inaugural Abu Dhabi Business Week (ADBW) was held, organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Abu Dhabi (ADCCI). ) in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), will take place from 4 to 6 December 2024 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC Center Abu Dhabi).

Under the theme Deliver Value. Create Impact, the event will bring together more than 150 speakers and 8,000 policymakers, business leaders, international investors and entrepreneurs to explore new opportunities, forge strategic partnerships and drive sustainable economic development. The event reflects the emirate’s economic growth and its commitment to promoting a business-friendly environment.

Reflecting Abu Dhabi’s commitment to fostering a thriving business environment, ADBW will provide participants with opportunities to explore new markets and gain valuable insights into the trends and strategies shaping the future of the fast-growing Capital of Capital.

Abu Dhabi Business Week will focus on strategies to strengthen businesses and cultivate an ecosystem characterized by increased collaboration between the public and private sectors, driving growth and diversification.

His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), said: “Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Economy consolidates our position as an emerging economic powerhouse. Abu Dhabi Business Week will serve as a platform for businesses to connect and collaborate, driving the next phase of growth and diversification within our dynamic economy. This event embodies our commitment to strengthening businesses as part of our efforts to accelerate the transition to a smart, diversified and sustainable economy.

“Supported by our multi-dimensional sustainable development strategies and a focus on new, high-growth sectors, Abu Dhabi’s business-friendly ecosystem offers promising opportunities for investors, companies and talent to thrive and expand on a global scale. These strategies will boost the non-oil sectors, which now account for more than 55 percent of Abu Dhabi’s GDP, after growing 6.6 percent in the second quarter of 2024. Over the past decade, the issuance of economic permits increased by as much as 196 percent per year. cent, underscoring Abu Dhabi’s supportive economic landscape. Reflecting these economic strengths, Abu Dhabi Business Week’s specialized platforms aim to equip business leaders with the insights they need to tackle pressing challenges and seize new opportunities.”

The first edition of the event will host ten specialized events, including the Abu Dhabi Business Forum, which will address key topics such as global investment dynamics in Abu Dhabi, business clusters, regulation and public-private partnerships.

Other events, including the Procurement Forum, the Innovation family businesses, youth and entrepreneurship.

In addition to exploring investment opportunities, participants will have the opportunity to take part in thought-provoking panel discussions, insightful workshops and exhibitions showcasing the latest innovations and services.

Recently named the richest city in the world, Abu Dhabi is home to $1.7 trillion in sovereign wealth fund assets and enjoys the strongest sovereign credit rating in the GCC, providing investors with unparalleled access to financing and growth opportunities. The emirate also ranks first in ease of doing business in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.