Abu Dhabi

HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, founder and CEO of KBW Ventures, participated in the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, organized by ADGM in collaboration with ADQ.

"AI is going to be like oxygen. There's no part of our lives that is not going to be affected by this profound technology."

Announced at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, the new FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster is projected to add AED56 billion to GDP and create 8,000 skilled jobs by 2045.

The Seven Seven Six founder outlined the impact of artificial intelligence on digital trust, social media, and the growing importance of live, human-centered experiences during a session in Abu Dhabi.

"Eight months ago, BRIDGE was an idea, which stemmed from a powerful question: why are the people leading transformations across cultures, industries, and generations working in isolation? From this question came the idea of creating one space where creators, innovators, and leaders meet as a unified global force rather than separate sectors. That is how BRIDGE was born."

BRIDGE Summit is the largest debut media, content, and entertainment event in the world.

"The key is about AI enablement. Building the infrastructure and partnerships, investing in this space is important, but the next point is the enablement of the entire population — a smooth, population-wide transition to using the latest technologies and digital services," H.E. Al Mubarak said.

The event will spotlight how artists and creators use live storytelling, creator-driven filmmaking, and direct fan relationships to build connections and long-term careers.

Musk outlined Nova Sky Stories' multi-year partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi, and the emergence of drone-based "sky storytelling" as a new global entertainment category.

With more than 60,000 participants, 430 speakers, 1,200 CEOs, 260 agencies, and 150 exhibitors, the Summit offers an integrated view of how the next generation is influencing systems across media, education, culture, and technology.

"When systems take care of execution and humans guide complexity and improvement, a completely different culture emerges."

Piqué will examine how storytelling, digital behavior, and community-first formats are redefining the economics and experience of sport.

Hub71 launched Initiate, a program for early-stage founders developed with SC Ventures and VentureOne.

Deals aim to attract venture capital.

The Comera Pay multicurrency offering will launch soon, positioning Comera Pay, part of the Royal Group and regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE, at the forefront of the region's evolving fintech landscape.

Selected participants will gain access to a curated curriculum of workshops, coaching and domain expertise, alongside connections to Antler's and Mubadala's global networks.

Licences surpass 11,000, market cap hits AED 500 billion as assets under management surge 42%.

University students and young professionals are invited to take part in the program which will run as part of the Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries from 14-15 September 2025 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi.

The emirate is quickly becoming a global epicentre of AI innovation and growth.

Growth from emerging and traditional sectors.

The partnership will accelerate the deployment of intelligent systems that enable proactive crime prevention, real-time threat detection, digital forensics, and predictive analytics.