The ABLF in the Third Decade

The ABLF in the Third Decade | UAE Anchored, Asia Focused

The Forum reflects the UAE’s role as a bridge across regions and sectors, bringing together sovereigns, institutions, policy leaders, innovators, and capital stewards in resilient pursuit of competitiveness and shared prosperity.

As preparations for the September 2026/2027 cycle gather pace, a collective of principals and strategic partners from throughout Asia is aligned with the ABLF to deepen regional engagement, and engage in conversations and collaborations with lasting outcomes.

Conceived as part of the intellectual and leadership architecture supporting We the UAE 2031, the forthcoming cycle is framed by national priorities across a Forward Society, Forward Economy, Forward Diplomacy, and a Forward Ecosystem. It will strengthen trust, bring forward investable ideas, and translate dialogue into action.

A signature element of the programme is the ABLF Anthology, a 400-page curated chronicle of two decades of engagement. The inaugural volume will be released in November 2026. A strategic biennial publication, it speaks to years of high-ranking perspectives via the Forum’s initiatives. It is a showcase of Asia’s excellence, featuring those steering the region’s future as well as whose leadership has already helped define its trajectory. This is a reference point for partnerships, policy thinking, and institutional action leading up to 2031.

In parallel, the ABLF is establishing a think tank to carry this work beyond these steps through policy pathways, strategic briefs, and cross-sector collaborations across the wider programme.

Further details on dates, themes, and participation will be announced in April. Stay tuned.