ADGM Academy (ADGMA), the knowledge arm of ADGM, in partnership with PGIM, the USD1.4 trillion global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc., with the support of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) as well as leading Abu Dhabi-based academic institutions, have launched the RealAssetX Abu Dhabi Innovation Centre (“the Centre” or “RealAssetX Abu Dhabi”) the region’s first dedicated hub for AI and sustainable innovation in the real assets sector.
RealAssetX was originally launched by PGIM in 2023, and has a global network that extends to London, Singapore and USA and now Abu Dhabi UAE. The center in Abu Dhabi will be working in transformative areas such as climate technologies for decarbonization, AI driven decision making for enhanced asset management and investment strategies and breakthrough application for blockchain solutions in real estate, smart infrastructure and advanced materials.
Mansoor Jaffar, CEO of ADGM Academy and Research Centre, said, “The inauguration of RealAssetX Abu Dhabi underscores our ambition to place Abu Dhabi at the forefront of global innovation in real assets and infrastructure. By combining AI, sustainability, and deep technology, this Centre will nurture talent, attract global collaboration, and deliver pioneering solutions that strengthen our knowledge economy and advance the UAE’s strategic goals.”
His Excellency Badr Salim Al Olama, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, also explained that as technologies like AI digital twins and innovative financing models redefine economies, the center will bridge research, technology and investment and be a launchpad for new ideas for the digital era.
Mohammed Abdulmalek, Head of Middle East at PGIM believes that the RealAssetX center will redefine the future of real assets through technology and collaboration.
RealAssetX, launched by PGIM in 2023, leverages proprietary data and research to accelerate innovation across real estate, infrastructure, and energy. With an existing global network and established hubs in London, Singapore, and the U.S., RealAssetX Abu Dhabi Innovation Centre now joins this global network as the Middle East headquarters, bridging local talent with international expertise.
Through a structured innovation funnel, including hackathons, accelerators, and venture-building initiatives, the Centre will support startups and turn academic research into market-ready solutions. It will also partner with UAE universities to foster research collaboration and build talent pipelines. The inaugural research project, announced during the event, will explore the use of generative AI in predictive asset management, in collaboration with academic partners from Abu Dhabi.
