UAE institutional leaders convene in abu dhabi as digital asset strategy accelerates across global finance

Global banks, asset managers, regulators and sovereign-backed institutions gather for the inaugural Digital Assets Forum Abu Dhabi (DAFME 1), reinforcing the UAE’s emergence as a global hub for institutional digital finance Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — May 13, 2026 Senior leaders from global finance, digital asset infrastructure, and regulatory institutions will convene in Abu Dhabi on May 13, 2026, for the inaugural Digital Assets Forum Abu Dhabi (DAFME 1) — a new institutional gathering focused on the accelerating integration of digital assets into regulated financial markets. The launch of DAFME 1 comes at a defining moment for institutional adoption across the Gulf region. The Middle East and North Africa has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing digital asset markets worldwide, supported by sovereign investment strategies, regulatory clarity, and large-scale financial innovation initiatives led by the United Arab Emirates. As global financial institutions increas