Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Celebrates World Investor Week with Academic Partnership
The ADX reinforces its commitment to financial literacy and investor protection through a landmark memorandum of understanding with the University of Europe for Applied Sciences.
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has marked the 10th annual World Investor Week with an opening bell-ringing ceremony and the signing of a significant memorandum of understanding with the University of Europe for Applied Sciences’ Dubai campus.
As a multi-asset exchange, ADX joined the global campaign organised by the International Organisation of Securities Commissions and supported by the World Federation of Exchanges. Running from 5th to 11th October, World Investor Week focuses on strengthening financial awareness and investor protection across more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide.
The partnership represents a strategic advancement of ADX’s commitment to financial inclusion and accessibility. The memorandum was signed by Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group Chief Executive Officer of ADX Group, and Prof. Dr. Maurits Van Rooijen, President of the University of Europe for Applied Sciences.
Mr Alnuaimi emphasised the importance of preparing future investors for an evolving landscape. “As digital transformation reshapes global markets, equipping next-generation investors with financial and digital literacy is essential for economic resilience,” he stated. “Through our partnership with the University of Europe and our participation in World Investor Week, we are bringing practical market knowledge and analytical tools into the classroom, helping students evaluate risks and identify growth opportunities. By building the next generation of informed investors, Abu Dhabi’s capital markets are advancing the emirate’s Economic Vision 2030 and strengthening its position as a premier global financial hub.”
Professor van Rooijen highlighted the university’s role in bridging academic knowledge with market realities. “At UE, we believe universities have a responsibility to connect knowledge with the challenges shaping our economies and societies,” he said. “AI and growing global complexity are fundamentally changing financial markets. Our partnership with ADX brings academic expertise into direct dialogue with market practice, creating opportunities for applied research, innovation and, importantly, for preparing our students to help shape the future of the financial sector.”
Source: WAM