Hamid bin Zayed: The Vital Role of Sovereign Wealth Funds in Market Stability
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the annual meeting of the International Forum for Sovereign Wealth Funds for 2025 took place from October 29 to 31 at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This event was collaboratively hosted by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Mubadala Investment Company.
The forum attracted around 300 executive leaders and senior officials from sovereign wealth funds and global investment institutions, along with several high-ranking government officials. The primary goal was to exchange insights on long-term investment opportunities, enhance portfolio resilience, and explore the role of sovereign capital amidst global transformations.
This year’s forum was themed “Enhancing Resilience in Times of Change,” focusing on unified efforts and practical solutions to address the fluctuations in global economic cycles, technological advancements, and shifts in geopolitical relationships worldwide.
Fostering Partnerships
During the working sessions, participants outlined shared visions aimed at bolstering long-term stability in global markets, discussing key topics including investment during periods of instability.
Discussions also covered transformational technologies, building leading national enterprises, generating value within private investment portfolios, and strategies for enhancing the resilience of strategic portfolios.
The Investment Landscape
His Highness Sheikh Hamid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, remarked on the significance of the global forum attendees convening in Abu Dhabi to deliberate on critical topics that influence the global investment landscape, all within a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange.
He highlighted that this event underscored the crucial role sovereign wealth funds play in promoting long-term market stability while also spotlighting promising opportunities.
The Strength of Partnerships
His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director and Group CEO of Mubadala Investment Company, emphasized Abu Dhabi’s strong belief in the power of partnerships and their positive influence, noting the importance of bridging gaps between economies, institutions, and communities.
He stated, “We view resilience as an evolving concept grounded in the ability to adapt confidently while adhering to core principles of discipline, partnership, and ambition.
These same principles guide the actions of sovereign wealth funds around the globe today, and we will continue to develop our shared mission through collaboration and open dialogue, ensuring that our collective impact remains positive, transparent, and sustainable.”
Radical Transformations
Additionally, Obaid Imran, Chairman of the International Forum for Sovereign Wealth Funds, expressed gratitude to Mubadala and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for hosting this meeting in Abu Dhabi, marking it as a unique platform for sharing perspectives, particularly during a time of radical changes and uncertainties in the global landscape.
He noted the necessity for forums that bring together investors and decision-makers to exchange knowledge and foster collaboration, asserting that this forum embodies an inspiring model for this aim, laying the groundwork for unity and joint action.
He emphasized that collective efforts based on cooperation provide more sustainable solutions to the critical phases the world faces. Our true aspiration is to translate these discussions into fundamental pillars for achieving resilience and effective platforms for harnessing the forum’s real potential.
It is worth mentioning that last year’s forum was held in Muscat, Oman, focusing discussions on adapting to transformations and enhancing governance while confronting instability.
Abu Dhabi’s hosting of this year’s forum reaffirms its role as a global hub for constructive dialogue and cooperation in the investment sector, highlighting its continued commitment to showcasing the pivotal role of sovereign wealth funds in managing and responsibly investing capital sustainably.