Chairman's Remarks: H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi

[Music] please welcome to Stage his Excellency ammed Jim alabi chairman adgm highness your excellencies distinguished guests Welcome to the Third Edition of Abu Dhabi Finance week an event in just 3 years has become one of the most anticipated Gatherings on the Global Financial stage as we've seen capital of capital is a powerful phrase but today let's go deeper what is capital what does it really mean for bhabi what truly forms the backbone of a great and Lasting economy naturally we think of monetary wealth a Cornerstone of any thriving economy but we must remember that the greatest economies are built on far more than that history reminds us of this truth they are built on diverse forms of capital from the engineering marvels of ancient Rome to the scientific breakthroughs of the Islamic golden age from Italy's Renaissance Fusion of Art and finance to the industrial revolution's transformative advancements and finally to America's technological and cultural impact great societies have thrived not just on wealth but on diverse and enduring forms of capital so as we stand here in the capital of capital let's explore the other forces that truly Drive our progress Innovation and Legacy cultural capital is the soul of a society the unique ideas and creativity that communicate who we are to the world inspiring others and laying the foundation for progress technological Capital FS Innovation constantly pushing boundaries it's the work of those who create machines develop software and engineer ideas that improve lives and Advance societies yet all of these revolve around one essential element human capital every Innovation every invention every piece of History was created by people even as artificial intelligence Rises it's still the human Drive our vision resilience and creativity that transforms economies and societies together this is what a true capital of capital embodies it's the powerful blend of financial cultural and technological Capital anchored by human potential that ignited legacies of progress and creativity that continues to shape our world today and here's our message to the world budabi today reflect the same values budabi is a place where you can think big but build even bigger a place where legacies are forged budabi is the Renaissance state so ladies and gentlemen as you join us this week remember capital of capital isn't just a title it's a thriving Vision in motion and we invite you to be part of this Legacy to build innovate and lead the path forward together thank you very much [Applause] [Music] world