Over a five-year period, Capital.com will fund 100 internships. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by Capital.com, the international trading platform, and ADGM Academy, the knowledge division of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), to begin a national initiative aimed at enhancing financial literacy, growing digital investment education, and creating a pipeline of future-ready Emirati talent. The scheme, which is part of a larger goal to help the UAE’s long-term economic agenda, will start to roll out in 2026.
Over the following five years, Capital.com will offer 100 internships in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding. Emerging talent will have access to a variety of high-impact learning environments through these placements, which will be available not only within Capital.com but also through partner organizations throughout the UAE’s broader financial ecosystem. Capital.com has made investor education a top priority since its founding. In order to construct specialized programs, co-develop thought leadership, and produce new learning tools in line with We the UAE 2031 and the UAE Centennial 2071, the collaboration will make use of its vast library of training resources.
Additionally, the partnership will directly support the objectives of the recently introduced UAE National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2026–2030, which was created by the UAE Central Bank with assistance from the World Bank, OECD, Arab Monetary Fund, and more than 70 UAE stakeholders. According to Viktor Prokopenya, founder of Capital.com, “financial education drives inclusion, competitiveness, and long-term prosperity.” “By collaborating with ADGM Academy, we are giving people significant chances to acquire the abilities and self-assurance required to successfully navigate an increasingly digital economy.” We are eager to assist in preparing a new generation of Emiratis for the future of finance, and this cooperation underlines our dedication to supporting NFIS and the UAE’s broader goals.
The agreement outlines a number of areas of collaboration, such as co-hosted seminars on fintech, regulation, trading, and financial management, shared research and publications, and a combined working group to create and deliver training programs. In order to make sure that efforts stay in line with workforce priorities and industry need, the two organizations will also regularly analyze training needs. Mansoor Jaffar, CEO of ADGM Academy and Research Center, stated, “ADGM Academy is committed to providing the UAE’s workforce with the knowledge and capabilities required to support the nation’s financial future.” “We can grow our programs and provide top-notch learning opportunities for professionals, students, and aspiring leaders because to our collaboration with Capital.com. We will work together to create a society that is more resilient, inclusive, and financially literate.
This strategic partnership aims to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for financial innovation and talent development while equipping the UAE’s next generation with the skills necessary for a knowledge-driven economy by fusing Capital.com’s expertise in digital trading with ADGM Academy’s well-established role as a regional center of learning.
