ADGM Academy

Discover who we are, what drives our mission, and how we empower talent through industry partnerships, innovative learning, and programmes that strengthen the region’s financial and business landscape.

Read more
Featured Highlights ADGM Academy Wins Two Prestigious Awards at OT Security First MENA Energy & Utilities Summit ADGM Academy and the DGE Mawaheb Talent Hub, Collaborate to Advance National Workforce Transformation in Abu Dhabi & Al Ain
ADGM Academy Schools

Explore ADGM Academy’s schools, where industry aligned programmes, expert led learning, and practical skill development come together to prepare professionals for success in today’s fast evolving business landscape.

Explore all ADGM Academy Schools
Featured Schools Developing expertise for the evolving world of sustainable finance Preparing professionals to lead in evolving treasury and risk functions
Explore our Programmes

Explore a wide range of industry aligned programmes designed to build future ready skills, support professional growth, and empower individuals and organizations to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving financial and business landscape.

Explore our Programmes
Featured Highlights Delivering structured assessments that strengthen capability and guide professional growth Modern facilities equipped to host impactful meetings and events
Explore our Tech Centre

Abu Dhabi’s multi-sector innovation hub – a first-of-its-kind ecosystem that fuses education, research, regulation, and investment under one roof. We bring together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs to shape the technologies and industries of tomorrow.

Explore more
Latest Publications Blueprints for the Future: RealAssetX Abu Dhabi Innovation Showcase Beyond Technology: The Four Dimensions of the Human Firewal
Explore our Knowledge Library

Our research focuses on five strategic themes that are redefining the future of financial services and the broader economy. Through authoritative papers, insights, and reports, we turn complex challenges into practical knowledge that supports industry leaders, regulators, and entrepreneurs.

Explore more
Upcoming events ADGM Academy Suhoor Gathering
ADGM Academy

Research Centre

Research Centre

Thought Leadership & Innovation for the Financial Sector

The ADGMA Research Centre accelerates the development of world-class knowledge, insights, and applied solutions that strengthen Abu Dhabi’s global position as a financial and technology hub. Through collaborative research, academic partnerships, thought leadership publications, and industry-driven innovation programmes, the Centre bridges academia, industry, policy, technology, and real-world applications. Our work empowers regulators, industry leaders, and future talent with forward-looking intelligence that supports sustainable economic growth and prepares the UAE for the next wave of digital transformation.

ADGM_Academy Research Centre_RGB-01.svg

Research Themes Explore Our Research Publications Advisory Board The Region’s Leading
Research & Development
Hub
We convene leading experts from industry, government, technology and academia to create a dynamic ecosystem that drives innovation and knowledge exchange. We design and deliver research programmes anchored in clearly defined problem statements to produce practical, high-impact insights for industry and regulators. We transform research outcomes into advanced technology solutions, proofs-of-concept, and prototypes that address real-world challenges. We partner with local and international institutions based on the expertise needed for each challenge, while ensuring local student talent is actively engaged throughout.
Research Themes

Digital Transformation

Exploring technologies and strategies driving end-to-end transformation across financial institutions.

Artificial Intelligence

Studying the impact of AI and ML on decision-making, automation, and risk, with a focus on responsible adoption.

Big Data Analytics

Developing data-driven models to enhance forecasting, risk analysis, and operational performance.

Fintech

Examining innovations shaping future financial services, including digital assets, payments, blockchain, and open finance.

Cybersecurity

Advancing research on cyber risk, threat intelligence, and secure-by-design systems to strengthen digital resilience.
Explore Our Research Publications Discover our full collection of research papers, articles, and reports. Explore More
Research Centre

Advisory Board

The ADGM Academy Research Centre is supported by an Advisory Board of distinguished UAE based and international experts who provide strategic guidance on our research priorities and future direction. Their insight helps ensure our work remains relevant, credible, and aligned with emerging trends and policy needs.

Read More

You may be interested in

View all Blueprints for the Future: RealAssetX Abu Dhabi Innovation Showcase Beyond Technology: The Four Dimensions of the Human Firewal Securing Digital Assets: Custody, Regulation & the Path to Global Standards

About

Who we are Why ADGM Academy The Alumni Network Leadership Faculty Academy Centres News

Schools

Overview Banking & Finance Digital Assets Digital Literacy Entrepreneurship Law Management National Development Programmes Sustainable Finance Taxation Treasury Wealth & Asset Management

Offering

Qualification Examination Certification & Coaching Digital Learning Platform Venue Booking

Research & Tech

Research Centre Tech Centre Publications Cyber Arena Freedom Investment Lab FutureTech 4.0 EnerTech RealAssetX Abu Dhabi Research Themes Advisory Board

Resources

Events Blogs & News Contact Us Location
© 2026 ADGM. All rights reserved. Terms and Conditions

We use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary to operate the website. Additional cookies are used to perform analysis of website usage. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies. For more information, please read our Cookies Policy.

Reject Accept