Semafor • Dec 9, 2025
Abu Dhabi is the future of capitalism
The world’s top asset managers are convening in the city as the government commits billions of dollars to accelerate its ascent as a global financial hub.
The world’s top asset managers are convening in the city as the government commits billions of dollars to accelerate its ascent as a global financial hub.
The central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates tomorrow, despite inflation remaining closer to 3% than the Fed’s long-held target of 2%.
Lawmakers are skeptical of the policy, however.
The emirate's government is partnering with a firm offering bespoke concierge services to ultra-high-net worth individuals.
Oil prices remain the defining metric of the region’s future fortunes, even if their impact is not uniform across countries.