Under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi, through a joint hosting by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Mubadala Investment Company, hosted the 2025 International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds Annual Meeting, which took place from October 29 to 31 at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on Al Maryah Island.
The forum witnessed the participation of approximately 300 executive leaders and senior officials from sovereign wealth funds and global investment institutions, in addition to a number of high-level government officials, with the aim of exchanging views on long-term investment prospects, enhancing the resilience of investment portfolios, and the role of sovereign capital in an era of global transformations.
This year’s forum was held under the theme of “Enhancing Resilience in an Era of Transformations,” with the aim of uniting joint efforts and exploring practical solutions to address fluctuations in global economic cycles, changes resulting from technological developments, and the transformation of geopolitical relations on the international stage.
The working sessions witnessed the development of shared visions that enhance the long-term stability of global markets, as participants discussed a number of key themes, including investing in a state of instability, investing in transformative technologies, building leading national companies, achieving value within private investment portfolios, and ways to develop the resilience of strategic portfolios.
Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, said on this occasion that the parties of the Global Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds met this week in Abu Dhabi to discuss the most prominent topics that contribute to changing the global investment landscape, in an atmosphere of joint cooperation and knowledge exchange.
He added that this event underscored the important role that sovereign wealth funds play in promoting long-term market stability, while highlighting promising opportunities.
For his part, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director and Group CEO of Mubadala Investment Company, said that Abu Dhabi has always believed in the power of partnerships and their positive impact, and the importance of building bridges between economies, institutions and societies.
He added: “We view resilience as a renewed concept based on the ability to evolve confidently, while adhering to established principles of discipline, partnership, and ambition. These same principles guide the work of sovereign wealth funds around the world today, and through cooperation and open dialogue, we will continue to develop our shared mission and ensure that our collective impact remains positive, transparent, and sustainable.”
For his part, Obaid Omran, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds, thanked both Mubadala and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for hosting the events of this meeting in Abu Dhabi, which constitutes a unique platform for exchanging views and perspectives, especially at a stage where radical transformations and uncertainty have become a constant part of the global landscape.
He added that in such changes as we are witnessing, the need arises for forums that bring together investors and decision-makers to exchange knowledge and enhance cooperation. This forum is an inspiring model of this trend, as it lays the foundations for unity and joint action, and confirms that collective efforts based on cooperation offer more sustainable solutions for the critical stages that the world is going through.
He explained that our real ambition is to transform these discussions into fundamental pillars for achieving resilience, and effective platforms for harnessing the true potential of the forum.
It is noted that the forum meetings were held last year in Muscat, Oman, where discussions focused on ways to adapt to transformations and enhance governance while dealing with instability.
Abu Dhabi’s hosting of the forum this year confirms the importance and status of Abu Dhabi as a global center for dialogue and constructive cooperation in the field of investment, and confirms the continued work to highlight the pivotal role played by sovereign wealth funds as entities concerned with managing capital and investing it in a responsible and sustainable manner.
