"Man Group" It intends to establish a headquarters for its operations in "Abu Dhabi International"
ABU DHABI, 5 May / WAM / Abu Dhabi Global announced today that Man Group PLC, the alternative investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange, which manages total assets of approximately $228.7 billion, is moving forward with its plans to establish its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, as it has submitted an application to Abu Dhabi Global “ADGM” to obtain a Class 3 A license.
This development reflects the company’s continued expansion in the Middle East, as it intends to establish a strategic center in the emirate, subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals. It is expected that the headquarters will be established during the coming period, which will enhance the company’s communication with regional investors and support its presence and global operational footprint.
This announcement coincides with the continuing momentum witnessed by Abu Dhabi International, as it continues to attract major asset management and alternative investment companies globally. Recent months have witnessed a number of international institutions, including Bain Capital, Bearings, and Hill House Investment, establishing offices in Abu Dhabi, which reinforces the emirate’s growing role in the global capital flow scene.
His Excellency Jassim Ahmed Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Global, said that Man Group’s decision to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi reflects the strength of our capital markets and the depth of global investors’ confidence in the capital of the UAE. As Abu Dhabi continues to consolidate its position as the capital of capital, Abu Dhabi Global continues to focus on enabling leading international institutions to grow from Abu Dhabi, through a reliable regulatory environment, world-class infrastructure, and access to long-term capital. We look forward to welcoming the expansion of Man Group’s presence in the region through Abu Dhabi Global.
Robin Grew, CEO of Man Group, said: “Man Group has always considered that the Emirate of Abu Dhabi constitutes one of the most dynamic financial centers in the world, and submitting our application for a Class 3A license represents a major step that reflects our level of commitment to the region. Our relationship with Abu Dhabi is linked with solid roots, starting with our participation in the founding advisory committee of Abu Dhabi Global more than ten years ago, all the way to the strong, decades-long partnerships that we have built.” With advanced local investment entities in the fields of investment, research and knowledge exchange. We look forward to establishing a headquarters and presence that will allow us to expand our activities to include distribution, investment and trading services.
The establishment of Man Group’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi strengthens the emirate’s position as a pivotal international financial center for asset management and investment companies, and Abu Dhabi Global has continued to achieve strong growth, as total assets under management increased by 36% in 2025, with more than 12,000 active licenses, which reflects international investors’ confidence in the strength of its system.
As this ecosystem expands into the areas of hedge funds, private capital and quantitative strategies, the International Financial Center continues to consolidate Abu Dhabi’s position as the “Capital of Capital” and a leading global destination connecting capital across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
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