Abu Dhabi held its first investment forum in South Korea on Sept. 16, 2026, bringing more than 88 public and private institutions together in Seoul and producing seven memorandums of understanding between companies from the two countries. The forum focused on large-scale data centers, artificial intelligence, advanced technology, energy and industrial cooperation, with Abu Dhabi seeking Korean partners for projects both inside the emirate and in other regions. Officials said the relationship should move beyond investment attraction toward joint development, testing, commercialization and global expansion. Hashed CEO Kim Seo-joon described Abu Dhabi as a strategic hub for Korean companies targeting India, Africa and Europe. Abu Dhabi also highlighted its approximately $1.8 trillion in sovereign wealth fund assets, regional connectivity and Abu Dhabi Global Market's common-law framework as advantages for investors.