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Gulf Today
09-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Abu Dhabi Investment Group highlights economic challenges
Staff Reporter, Gulf Today Abu Dhabi Investment Group (ADIG) is actively participating in the 14th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Congress 2025), which is held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from April 7 to 9, 2025. The conference is a leading global platform that brings together business leaders, investors, and decision-makers from around the world, under the theme of 'Mapping the Future of Global Investment: The New Wave of a Globalized Investment Landscape: Towards a New Balanced World Structure'. The conference is expected to attract more than 25,000 participants from 180 countries, and will include more than 350 dialogue sessions and workshops addressing issues of the new economy, innovation, and sustainability. In the context of the dialogue session in which Zayed Bin Aweidha, CEO of Abu Dhabi Investment Group (ADIG), participated in Leaders' Panel: Manufacturing 2030 – Key Trends Shaping the Industry. The most prominent future trends shaping the manufacturing sector by 2030 were discussed. During the session, he noted that current economic challenges create additional pressure on global markets that have yet to recover from previous crises. He emphasized that economic indicators point to a potential economic crisis that may be more severe than the 2008 crisis, given that markets were in better shape at that time. In this context, he noted that the tariffs imposed by the US administration on global trade could exacerbate economic conditions, warning that this step adds additional pressure on the global economy. Aweidha touched on the future of Industry 5.0 and 6.0, explaining that Industry 5.0 focuses on the integration of humans and machines to achieve more sustainable productivity, while Industry 6.0 moves towards advanced artificial intelligence and comprehensive digital transformation. He emphasized that achieving these advanced stages of industrial transformation may be impossible in light of the current financial crises, which significantly impact companies' ability to survive and grow. He explained that in the event of another global economic crisis, a lot of companies, specially the ones with uncollected debts, are likely to go bankrupt. He also discussed the issue of corporate migration, noting that many companies are now seeking new markets to reduce operating costs, including human resources costs, leading many companies to migrate from high-cost economic environments to more economically favorable ones. The session was attended by a number of prominent international figures who exchanged views on ways to enhance international cooperation to address common economic challenges. The importance of innovation and digital transformation in keeping pace with future developments and achieving sustainability was also emphasized. The session was attended by Ruben Simonyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia, who presented his country's vision for digital transformation in the industrial sector and the strategies adopted to promote smart manufacturing. His Excellency emphasized the importance of international cooperation in technology and the exchange of expertise, with a focus on the role of innovation in achieving sustainable industrial development. He also discussed ways to enhance public-private sector partnerships, pointing to promising opportunities for cooperation between Armenia and the UAE in the fields of advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies. The Abu Dhabi Investment Group's participation comes within the framework of its unwavering commitment to supporting the UAE's policy and its ongoing efforts to promote international economic cooperation. The annual investment conference is an ideal platform for exchanging expertise and building strategic partnerships that contribute to achieving sustainable development. The group also seeks to expand its investment activities across diverse sectors, including financial services, real estate, infrastructure, and technology, in line with the UAE's vision to strengthen its position as a global financial centre. In addition, the group affirms its commitment to supporting innovation and digital transformation, in line with the UAE's vision to build a sustainable knowledge-based economic base. It is also keen to explore the latest trends and developments in the global investment landscape. With a focus on addressing current and future challenges, and strengthening public-private partnerships to drive the economy towards further growth and development. The Ministerial Roundtable on 'Investment in Tourism: Shaping Tourism Investment Opportunities through Policy Innovation' assembled at AIM Congress 2025, gathering ministers and global stakeholders to redefine the future of tourism investment through strategic policy transformation. The session brought together 13 speakers, including officials and ministers from the UAE, Bahrain, Georgia, Montenegro, Egypt, and Iran, as well as senior executives from UNCTAD, UN Tourism, World Economic Forum, ESCAP, and the World Free Zones Organisation.
Zawya
09-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Awqaf Abu Dhabi concludes successful participation at AIM Congress 2025
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Endowments and Minors' Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) successfully concluded its participation as Silver Sponsor of the Future Finance portfolio at the 14th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress, held from April 7-9 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. This strategic partnership underscores Awqaf Abu Dhabi's ongoing dedication to shaping the future of financial services through advanced technologies such as AI and blockchain, enhancing the transformative power of endowment management to drive social well-being, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability. During the Congress, His Excellency Fahad Abdulqader Al Qassim, Director General of Awqaf Abu Dhabi, opened the Leaders' Session with a Special Address highlighting the evolving role of endowments as dynamic instruments supporting economic diversification and long-term financial resilience. H.E. Al Qassim stressed Awqaf Abu Dhabi's strategic approach to endowment management, which surpasses traditional investment models to actively foster community growth, global social development, and strategic sector investments in healthcare, education, and social welfare. H.E. Al Qassim said, 'The AIM Congress 2025 has once again proven to be a vital platform for fostering global collaboration and innovation in the financial sector. At Awqaf Abu Dhabi, we believe that endowments are not just financial assets but powerful tools for driving sustainable development and economic diversification. Our participation in this congress reflects our commitment to leveraging emerging technologies to create long-term financial resilience while empowering communities and driving positive change. By aligning with global best practices and adapting to the evolving financial landscape, we are contributing to the emirate's growth trajectory.' Awqaf Abu Dhabi also showcased its diverse investment portfolio, which includes equities, AED 456 million in fixed deposits, over 4,000 real estate assets, around 200 million in cash and 500 million in fixed deposit for minors and interdicted individuals and its flagship AED 1 billion Healthcare Endowment Fund. Launched in 2024 in partnership with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the fund plays a vital role in providing essential medical care to underserved communities, benefiting low-income expatriates, elderly residents, and children from underprivileged families. With a diverse and growing portfolio of assets, including high-value income-generating investments, Awqaf Abu Dhabi adheres to the highest standards of wealth management. The organization is dedicated to improving the lives of its beneficiaries through a range of impactful programs, including educational scholarships, healthcare services, and social welfare initiatives, all designed to promote long-term community empowerment and sustainable development. For more information about our initiatives, visit Awqaf Abu Dhabi's official website: or follow their social media channels on Instagram (@adawqaf), Facebook (@adawqaf), and X (@adawqaf). About Awqaf Abu Dhabi Established in May 2023, Awqaf Abu Dhabi promotes and develops the endowment sector by maximising social and financial impact across the community through developing investments and partnerships to meet values of sustainability. In addition to managing all endowment related processes, Awqaf Abu Dhabi manages the financial guardianship and development of wealth of minors, interdicted and others, contributing to greater financial and social inclusion. Awqaf Abu Dhabi aims to advance the culture of endowments, and organises events, conferences, and seminars centered on the management and investment of endowments and minors' funds. It also aims to reshape endowment practices at the Emirate level. Follow Awqaf Abu Dhabu on Instagram (@adawqaf), Facebook (@adawqaf) and X (@adawqaf).
Al Etihad
09-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Awqaf Abu Dhabi showcases endowment management innovation at AIM Congress 2025
9 Apr 2025 11:07 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Endowments and Minors' Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) has concluded its participation as Silver Sponsor of the Future Finance portfolio at the 14th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress, held from April 7-9, 2025 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. This strategic partnership underscores Awqaf Abu Dhabi's ongoing dedication to shaping the future of financial services through advanced technologies such as AI and blockchain, enhancing the transformative power of endowment management to drive social wellbeing, economic prosperity, and environmental the congress, the Director General of Awqaf Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Fahad Abdulqader Al Qassim, opened the Leaders' Session with a special address highlighting the evolving role of endowments as dynamic instruments supporting economic diversification and long-term financial resilience. Al Qassim emphasised Awqaf Abu Dhabi's strategic approach to endowment management, which surpasses traditional investment models to actively foster community growth, global social development, and strategic sector investments in healthcare, education and social Excellency Al Qassim said, 'The AIM Congress 2025 has once again proven to be a vital platform for fostering global collaboration and innovation in the financial sector. At Awqaf Abu Dhabi, we believe that endowments are not just financial assets but powerful tools for driving sustainable development and economic diversification. Our participation in this congress reflects our commitment to leveraging emerging technologies to create long-term financial resilience while empowering communities and driving positive change. By aligning with global best practices and adapting to the evolving financial landscape, we are contributing to the emirate's growth trajectory.'Awqaf Abu Dhabi also showcased its diverse investment portfolio, which includes equities, Dh456 million in fixed deposits, more than 4,000 real estate assets, around Dh200 million in cash and Dh500 million in fixed deposit for minors and interdicted individuals and its flagship Dh1 billion Healthcare Endowment in 2024 in partnership with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the fund plays a vital role in providing sustainable essential medical care to underserved communities, benefiting low-income expatriates, elderly residents and children from underprivileged a diverse and growing portfolio of assets, including high-value income-generating investments, Awqaf Abu Dhabi adheres to the highest standards of wealth management. The organisation is dedicated to improving the lives of its beneficiaries through a range of impactful programmes, including educational scholarships, healthcare services and social welfare initiatives, all designed to promote long-term community empowerment and sustainable development.
