Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group today inaugurated a dedicated financial and investment training lab at Liwa University to advance financial education, develop the future industry-ready financial and investment professionals, and support the long-term vision and economic growth of Abu Dhabi and the UAE. This is ADX's second training lab supporting the academic development of the students and responding to the talent capital and economic needs of the UAE.
According to Emirates News Agency, the ADX 'Market Intelligence Lab' is designed to be a conducive learning centre with access to ADX's real-time trading environment and financial data for finance and business students to learn and gain trading experience and investment strategies. With hands-on training, students gain practical skills in trading, market analysis, portfolio management, and risk management, while drawing on the ADX Group's market infrastructure and trading technology platform. More than 800 students are already set to benefit, gaining direct exposure to real-time trading data and simulations that bridge theory with practice.
Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group Chief Executive Officer of the ADX, stated that a society informed about finance forms the foundation of a resilient and inclusive economy. Financial literacy empowers individuals to plan, grow, and protect their futures. This partnership with Liwa University to establish the Market Intelligence Lab builds on ADX's wider educational programs, Abu Dhabi-wide campaigns, and Virtual Trading Platform, delivering practical and inclusive investor education. By offering a deep understanding of how the stock exchange operates, ADX supports Abu Dhabi and the UAE's long-term vision of a diversified and resilient economy.
Professor Mohamed Mahjoub Dhiaf, President of Liwa University, highlighted that the new laboratory serves as an innovative educational platform. It enables students to experience a real trading environment and develop advanced skills in market analysis and investment management in line with the highest professional standards.
ADX has an ongoing Abu Dhabi-wide programme that includes workshops in collaboration with its brokerage firms and industry campaigns such as 'Understanding Financial Investment and How to Invest in the Securities Market.' These efforts are complemented by the Exchange's long-standing partnerships with academic institutions and the Zayed Center of Excellence for Financial Research, where students have participated in research competitions addressing critical themes such as market performance, risk assessment, and international standards.
Furthermore, ADX's 2.0 Virtual Trading Platform offers a realistic, practical, and safe environment for thousands of students and community members to learn trading and investment with real-time simulations. Collectively, these initiatives demonstrate ADX's ESG-driven commitment to creating a more inclusive investment environment while supporting Abu Dhabi's broader vision of sustainable economic diversification and empowering communities with knowledge that drives long-term prosperity.
The collaboration between ADX and Liwa University signifies another step in ADX's dedication to empowering future generations, advancing financial literacy, and broadening participation in Abu Dhabi's dynamic capital markets. By investing in education and applied knowledge, ADX is shaping a knowledgeable talent pool that will contribute to the emirate's position as a leading global financial hub.