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By MATTHEW BROWN and JACK DURA BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Donald Trump assigned Doug Burgum a singular mission in nominating the governor of oil-rich North Dakota to lead an agency that oversees a half-billion acres of federal land and vast areas offshore: “Drill baby drill.” That dictate from the president-elect’s announcement of Burgum for Secretary of Interior sets the stage for a reignition of the court battles over public lands and waters that helped define Trump’s first term, with environmentalists worried about climate change already pledging their opposition. Burgum is an ultra-wealthy software industry entrepreneur who grew up on his family’s farm. He represents a tame choice compared to other Trump Cabinet picks. Public lands experts said his experience as a popular two-term governor who aligns himself with conservationist Teddy Roosevelt suggests a willingness to collaborate, as opposed to dismantling from within the agency he is tasked with leading. That could help smooth his confirmation and clear the way for the incoming administration to move quickly to open more public lands to development and commercial use. “Burgum strikes me as a credible nominee who could do a credible job as Interior secretary,” said John Leshy, who served as Interior’s solicitor under former President Bill Clinton. “He’s not a right-wing radical on public lands,” added Leshy, professor emeritus at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco. Frictions over lands The Interior Department manages about one-fifth of the country’s land with a mandate that spans from wildlife conservation and recreation to natural resource extraction and fulfilling treaty obligations with Native American tribes. Most of those lands are in the West, where frictions with private landowners and state officials are commonplace and have sometimes mushroomed into violent confrontations with right-wing groups that reject federal jurisdiction. Burgum if confirmed would be faced with a pending U.S. Supreme Court action from Utah that seeks to assert state power over Interior Department lands. North Dakota’s attorney general has supported the lawsuit, but Burgum’s office declined to say if he backs Utah’s claims. U.S. Justice Department attorneys on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to reject Utah’s lawsuit. They said Utah in 1894 agreed to give up its right to the lands at issue when it became a state. Trump’s narrow focus on fossil fuels is a replay from his 2016 campaign — although minus coal mining, a collapsing industry that he failed to revive in his first term. Trump repeatedly hailed oil as “liquid gold” on the campaign trail this year and largely omitted any mention of coal. About 26% of U.S. oil comes from federal lands and offshore waters overseen by Interior. Production continues to hit record levels under President Joe Biden despite claims by Trump that the Democrat hindered drilling. But industry representatives and their Republican allies say volumes could be further boosted. They want Burgum and the Interior Department to ramp up oil and gas sales from federal lands, in the Gulf of Mexico and offshore Alaska. The oil industry also hopes Trump’s government efficiency initiative led by billionaire Elon Musk can dramatically reduce environmental reviews. Biden’s administration reduced the frequency and size of lease sales, and it restored environmental rules that were weakened under Trump . The Democrat as a candidate in 2020 promised further restrictions on drilling to help combat global warming, but he struck a deal for the 2022 climate bill that requires offshore oil and gas sales to be held before renewable energy leases can be sold. “Oil and gas brings billions of dollars of revenue in, but you don’t get that if you don’t have leasing,” said Erik Milito with the National Ocean Industries Association, which represents offshore industries including oil and wind. Trump has vowed to kill offshore wind energy projects. But Milito said he was hopeful that with Burgum in place it would be “green lights ahead for everything, not just oil and gas.” Conservation, drilling and grazing It is unclear if Burgum would revive some of the most controversial steps taken at the agency during Trump’s first term, including relocating senior officials out of Washington, D.C., dismantling parts of the Endangered Species Act and shrinking the size of two national monuments in Utah designated by former President Barack Obama. Officials under Biden spent much of the past four years reversing Trump’s moves. They restored the Utah monuments and rescinded numerous Trump regulations. Onshore oil and gas lease sales plummeted — from more than a million acres sold annually under Trump and other previous administrations, to just 91,712 acres (37,115 hectares) sold last year — while many wind and solar projects advanced. Developing energy leases takes years, and oil companies control millions of acres that remain untapped. Biden’s administration also elevated the importance of conservation in public lands decisions, adopting a rule putting it more on par with oil and gas development. They proposed withdrawing parcels of land in six states from potential future mining to protect a struggling bird species, the greater sage grouse. North Dakota is among Republican states that challenged the Biden administration’s public lands rule. The states said in a June lawsuit that officials acting to prevent climate change have turned laws meant to facilitate development into policies that obstruct drilling, livestock grazing and other uses. Oil production boomed over the past two decades in North Dakota thanks in large part to better drilling techniques. Burgum has been an industry champion and last year signed a repeal of the state’s oil tax trigger — a price-based tax hike industry leaders supported removing. Burgum’s office declined an interview request. In a statement after his nomination, Burgum echoed Trump’s call for U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market. The 68-year-old governor also said the Interior post offered an opportunity to improve government relations with developers, tribes, landowners and outdoor enthusiasts “with a focus on maximizing the responsible use of our natural resources with environmental stewardship for the benefit of the American people.” Related Articles National Politics | Attorneys want the US Supreme Court to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual National Politics | Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees? National Politics | Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, from the Amish to Chabad National Politics | Trump’s team is delaying transition agreements. What does it mean for security checks and governing? National Politics | Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing in order to decide where case should go now Under current Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the agency put greater emphasis on working collaboratively with tribes, including their own energy projects . Haaland, a member of the Pueblo of Laguna tribe in New Mexico, also advanced an initiative to solve criminal cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous peoples and helped lead a nationwide reckoning over abuses at federal Indian boarding schools that culminated in a formal public apology from Biden. Burgum has worked with tribes in his state, including on oil development. Badlands Conservation Alliance director Shannon Straight in Bismarck, North Dakota, said Burgum has also been a big supporter of tourism in North Dakota and outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. Yet Straight said that hasn’t translated into additional protections for land in the state. “Theodore Roosevelt had a conservation ethic, and we talk and hold that up as a beautiful standard to live by,” he said. “We haven’t seen it as much on the ground. ... We need to recognize the landscape is only going to be as good as some additional protections.” Burgum has been a cheerleader of the planned Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. Brown reported from Billings, Montana.The 49ers will do everything they can to finish the 2024 season with a 9-8 record but coach Kyle Shanahan isn’t thinking beyond that. A 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams all but ended their playoff aspirations with games at Miami, at home against Detroit and the regular-season finale in Arizona still to play. For a team that had played in the NFC Championship Game four out of the last five years and played in two Super Bowls, it’s a huge letdown. “I’ll talk about 2025 when we get to 2025,” Shanahan said in a conference call with local media Friday. “But you have hope every year. You put together the best team possible, you go and practice and you go out there and you battle. So that’s what we do every single offseason. “You figure out how to get the best players possible through free agency and the Draft, you try to keep your best players as possible, you go to work and you show up for Week One.” The 49ers are coming to grips with being an also-ran. The reasons for the 49ers’ slide go much further than making a bad choice last offseason to bring in linebacker De’Vondre Campbell as a temporary replacement for Dre Greenlaw, who was rehabbing a torn Achilles. of removing Campbell from the roster either through suspension or release after he declined to play against the Rams. One thing Shanahan has no intention of doing is questioning his team’s want-to and preparation, even of those qualities have resulted in something foreign for the 49ers in terms of playing clean football. “I thought our guys showed up ready to play,” Shanahan said. “I thought we battled and a few key plays were the difference in the game. But I thought our guys sold out and I expect them to sell out the next three games.” While the 49ers’ commitment wasn’t an issue other than Campbell, their execution and playmaking was a huge problem on offense. The 49ers gained 191 yards of total offense, the second-lowest number since Shanahan arrived in 2017 and took control of the offense. It’s only the second time the 49ers failed to gain 200 yards of offense in 141 games with Shanahan as head coach. The only time they gained fewer yards was a 31-7 loss to Philadelphia in the NFC Championship game played for more than three quarters without a viable quarterback since Brock Purdy (elbow) and Josh Johnson (concussion) were injured and Purdy had to re-enter the game unable to pass. The 49ers were so anemic against the Rams they failed to reach the red zone just one week after going 5-for-6 in a 38-13 win over the Chicago Bears. Asked if he could ever remember that happening as a play-caller, Shanahan said, “I’m not sure. I’ve been doing this a long time.” On the 49ers’ second series, Purdy found tight end George Kittle for a 33-yard gain — the play set up a 53-yard field goal by Jake Moody for a 3-0 lead — and the 49ers didn’t have a snap that gained more than 18 yards the rest of the night. They averaged 3.6 yards per snap and were 3-for-12 on third-down conversions. “I know that we were averaging like three yards a play at halftime. I don’t know what it was after that,” Kittle said. “They came out with some funky looks once in a while, but I just thought as skill positions, whether it was tight end, quarterback, running back, fullback, wide receiver, I just thought we could have stepped up our game and played better and we didn’t. “ Purdy insisted there were plays there for the taking — rain or no rain. “The weather was the weather in the first half, but even with that, I think there were still some ops for us to convert on third down and move the chains,” Purdy said. “In the second half there were drives where we could’ve stayed on the field. I had to be better for this team and didn’t play my best.” Linebacker Dre Greenlaw’s return was an inspiration to Shanahan and his teammates, with the 49ers’ linebacker registering eight first half tackles and ranging sideline to sideline as if he’d never had a ruptured Achilles. He departed when his leg tightened up, with Monday bringing the news that it had more to do with fatigue than another injury. With the 49ers getting a mini-bye this weekend before visiting Miami in Week 16, Greenlaw could be good to go for another start. “He’s got some soreness. He’s day to day,” Shanahan said. It reminded Shanahan of Greenlaw in Year 3, when he had a groin injury in the opener that needed surgery, and other than 13 snaps in Week 11 against Minnesota, didn’t play again until the regular-season finale against the Rams when he had 12 tackles. “We needed to win that to go to the playoffs,” Shanahan said. “And that game, I thought he had one of the best games I’ve ever seen from linebacker play and it was looking a lot like that last night too. Exactly the same, it was just only a half a football, but it was amazing.” — Left tackle Trent Williams continues to heal slowly from an ankle injury but Shanahan hopes to get him in the lineup before the season is over. “He’s trying to get back, but it’s just been a frustrating injury for him,” Shanahan said. ” t hasn’t healed like he or we would like. Having these 10 more days before our next game, hopefully that gives a better chance” — Defensive end Nick Bosa emerged from the Rams game without any setbacks to his oblique/hip injuries. “It was awesome to get Nick back and he really helped us,” Shanahan said. “It was a good sign that they didn’t tell me about anything today.” — Linebacker Dee Winters is day to day with a neck injury. Linebacker Fred Warner, cornerback Deommodore Lenoir and cornerback Renardo Green each played all but one snap on defense. One game after playing a career low 15 snaps, safety Ji’Ayir Brown played 60 snaps with Malik Mustapha missing the game with a chest injury. Brown came out of the game with a groin injury and is day to day. Guards Aaron Banks and Dominick Puni, tackles Jaylon Moore and Colton McKivitz, center Jake Brendel and Purdy played every offensive snap. Starting split end Jauan Jennings was targeted nine times from Purdy while missing just three snaps but had just two receptions for 31 yards. The 75.9 percent figure of snap counts was the most for Isaac Guerendo in his rookie season after coming in questionable with a foot sprain. Backup Patrick Taylor Jr. played just three snaps. Greenlaw made a remarkable return in his first game back from rupturing an Achilles tendon last Feb. 11. Linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, playing with a sore knee, played 26 snaps mostly after Greenlaw’s departure with Campbell refusing to enter the game. 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Atal was Ajatshatru of Indian politics, says CMSavion Williams rushed for two touchdowns and Josh Hoover threw for 252 yards as TCU pulled away from Arizona in the second half, winning 49-28 on Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas. The Horned Frogs (7-4, 5-3 Big 12) scored touchdowns on five consecutive possessions, starting late in the first half after the Wildcats (4-7, 2-6) pulled within 14-13. Williams carried nine times for 80 yards, scoring on runs of 1 and 20 yards in the first half. Hoover completed 19 of 26 passes, with one touchdown and one interception, before being pulled midway through the fourth quarter when the Frogs were up by 21. TCU took control after leading 21-13 at halftime, going up 35-13 on a 38-yard reception to JP Richardson midway through the third. Arizona kept its hopes alive, ending a 15-play, 75-yard drive with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Chris Hunter on fourth down on the first play of the fourth quarter. The two-point conversion made it 35-21. But the Horned Frogs responded with another TD drive, capped by a 6-yard run by Cam Cook for a 42-21 advantage. Arizona added a 70-yard fumble return touchdown with one minute to go for the game's final score. Tetairoa McMillan caught nine passes for 115 yards to become the Arizona career leader in receiving yardage with 3,355. He surpassed his receivers coach, Bobby Wade (3,351), at the top spot. The Wildcats' Noah Fifita completed 29 of 44 passes for 284 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, which happened on the game's first snap. TCU promptly scored on a 4-yard run by Trent Battle, and Williams added a 1-yard TD run late in the first quarter for a 14-0 lead. But the Wildcats fought back, getting a 17-yard touchdown reception by Hunter and field goals of 53 and 43 yards from Tyler Loop to climb within 14-13 with 1:55 go before halftime. That's almost how the half ended, but the Horned Frogs converted third-and-18 on the ensuing drive and then gained 24 yards on third-and-25 to the Arizona 20. That set up a 20-yard run by Williams on fourth-and-1 with 13 seconds left for a 21-13 lead. --Field Level Media

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Delhi Farmers Protest: Hundreds of farmers from Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are set to resume their protest march to Delhi today (December 14). According to news agency PTI, a group of 101 farmers will begin their journey on foot from the Shambhu border today with plans to reach Delhi. This was confirmed by farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, who spoke to reporters at the Shambhu protest site. Pandher also said that the government should hold talks with the farmers before they intensify the protest. The protesting farmers were forced to suspend their foot march from the Shambhu border to Delhi on Sunday after some of them sustained injuries. ALSO READ: Allu Arjun To Spend Night In Chanchalguda Jail, Officials Await HC’s Bail Order; Fans Stage Protest Tensions escalated when Haryana security personnel deployed tear gas to thwart their attempt to cross the Punjab-Haryana border. Additionally, the farmer unions decided to postpone the protest due to the deteriorating health conditions of their leader, Jagjeet Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike since November 26. Earlier in the day, senior leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) met the protesting farmers of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal of SKM (non-political), who has been on a fast-unto-death protest since November 26. The meeting took place at Khanauri, located on the Punjab-Haryana border. ALSO READ: Mahua Moitra’s Remarks On Judge Loya’s Death Lead To Disruption In Lok Sabha; Rijiju Warns Of Action | WATCH Rakesh Tikait, a leader of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), met Jagjit Singh Dallewal, in Khanauri. During the meeting, Tikait emphasized the need for farmer unions to unite again for a collective struggle. Tikait expressed concern for Dallewal’s health, stating that farmers across the country are equally worried about his condition. He urged the Union government to take note of the situation, as Dallewal has vowed to continue his fast-unto-death until the government engages in talks with the farmer unions and agrees to their demands. SC Expresses Concern Over Jagjit Singh Dallewal's Health The Supreme Court on December 13 called on the Punjab government and the Central government to provide medical assistance to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over 17 days at the Khanauri border. The top court urged both parties to intervene promptly and convince Dallewal to end his fast for his health and life. A Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyyan directed Punjab Advocate General Gurminder Singh and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to address the matter without delay and resolve it.SAN ANTONIO – For most of the players on the Colorado football team, participating in the Valero Alamo Bowl was never a question. When head coach Deion Sanders told the Buffs that their two biggest stars – quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback/receiver Travis Hunter – would also be playing, though, that provided a jolt of energy. Shedeur and Hunter are both projected as top-five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft and in recent years, the top NFL prospects have often opted out of bowl games, but that won’t be the case when the 20th-ranked Buffs (9-3) face No. 17 BYU on Saturday at the Alamodome (5:30 p.m. MT, ABC). “I think that was the really cool part,” safety Ben Finneseth said. “I was talking to my family about that the other day, and how much we appreciated Coach Prime for saying that these guys were going to be playing. And, you know, the fact that we all get to go out the right way. We started the season together, let’s finish it all together. That’s the best part.” On Monday night, after the team’s arrival to the hotel in preparation for Saturday’s game against BYU, Coach Prime and athletic director Rick George announced that CU has secured disability insurance for the players, with Shedeur and Hunter getting the largest insurance policies ever given to college athletes. In addition to the star players planning to participate, the Buffs have been able to bring more players than usual on a road trip. During the regular season, travel rosters are limited by numbers, but the entire team was able to come to San Antonio. “It is really cool ... having all the guys of the team come and seeing guys that normally don’t travel to some away games due to that limited number,” running back Charlie Offerdahl said. “It’s going to be a pretty special experience, having them all here.” Finneseth added: “Obviously, we couldn’t have gotten here without all guys on this team.” Since winning the Heisman Trophy on Dec. 14, Hunter’s relationship with his fiancé has been the target of some on social media. Coach Prime often refers to nonsense as “bull junk,” and when asked about the bull junk Hunter has dealt with, Coach Prime focused on positives. “I don’t know about the bull junk,” he said. “I think everything is great. He has a Heisman Trophy at the crib. He’s projected to be the first or second pick, no later than the third. I don’t know where the bull junk comes in at. I think it’s all a blessing. Things that you may count as stressing is still a blessing. And I think he’s headed in the right direction. “He loves the game of football. I’m always focused on the positive, not the negative. ... Why would you focus on that when the positive is right there in front of you? So, I love this young man. I love what he stands for. I love him like he’s a son. He’s exceeded expectations. He’s exceeded everything we asked of him, academically as well as athletically. So I’m happy for what he’s going to do in this particular game.” Coach Prime said Monday that 100-year-old superfan Peggy Coppom is planning to be at the game on Saturday. “I think she’s starting as well,” he joked. “She’s in the starting lineup, but she will be here.” ... CU freshman walk-on linebacker Gage Goldberg was one player local media was looking forward to seeing on Tuesday. Goldberg graduated from Champion High School in Boerne, located about 25 miles from San Antonio. His father, pro wrestling superstar Bill Goldberg, was on hand for practice. ... Receiver LaJohntay Wester, who has worn No. 10 all season, has switched to No. 1 this week. Coach Prime gave Wester a No. 1 jersey earlier this season, but Wester had to take care of some academic priorities before earning the right to wear it on the field.Bleacher Report's Expert Week 17 NFL Picks

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Postecoglou bemoans Tottenham ‘Destiny’; calls for reinforcementsTwo senior members of the federal cabinet were in Florida Friday pushing Canada’s new border plan with Donald Trump’s transition team, a day after Trudeau himself appeared to finally push back at the president-elect over his social media posts about turning Canada into the 51st state. Both Trudeau and former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, who Trudeau has been courting to become Canada’s next finance minister, shared posts on X Thursday, a day after Trump’s latest jab at Canada in his Christmas Day message. It isn’t clear if Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who has repeatedly insisted Trump’s 51st state references are a joke, will raise the issue with Trump’s team when he and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly meet with them in Palm Beach. The two are there to discuss Canada’s new $1.3 billion border plan with just under four weeks left before Trump is sworn in again as president. He has threatened to impose a new 25 per cent import tariff on Canada and Mexico the same day over concerns about a trade imbalance, as well as illegal drugs and migration issues at the borders. The broad strokes of Canada’s plan were made public Dec. 17, including a new aerial intelligence task force to provide round-the-clock surveillance of the border, and improved efforts using technology and canine teams to seek out drugs in shipments leaving Canada LeBlanc’s spokesman, Jean-Sébastien Comeau, said the ministers will also emphasize the negative impacts of Trump’s threatened tariffs on both Canada and the U.S. Comeau said the ministers will build on the discussions that took place last month when Trudeau and LeBlanc met Trump at Mar-a-Lago just days after Trump first made his tariff threat. It was at that dinner on Nov. 29 when Trump first raised the notion of Canada becoming the 51st state, a comment LeBlanc has repeatedly since insisted was just a joke. But Trump has continued the quip repeatedly in various social media posts, including in his Christmas Day message when he said Canadians would pay lower taxes and have better military protection if they became Americans. He has taken to calling Trudeau “governor” instead of prime minister. Trudeau had not directly responded to any of the jabs, but on Thursday posted a link to a six-minute long video on YouTube from 2010 in which American journalist Tom Brokaw “explains Canada to Americans.” The video, which originally aired during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, explains similarities between the two countries, including their founding based on immigration, their trading relationship and the actions of the Canadian Army in World War 2 and other modern conflicts. “In the long history of sovereign neighbours there has never been a relationship as close, productive and peaceful as the U.S. and Canada,” Brokaw says in the video. Trudeau did not expand about why he posted a link to the video, posting it only with the words “some information about Canada for Americans.” Carney, who is at the centre of some of Trudeau’s recent domestic political troubles, also called out Trump’s antics on X Thursday, calling it “casual disrespect” and “carrying the ‘joke’ too far.” “Time to call it out, stand up for Canada, and build a true North American partnership,” said Carney, who Trudeau was courting to join his cabinet before Chrystia Freeland resigned as finance minister last week. Freeland’s sudden departure, three days after Trudeau informed her he would be firing her as finance minister in favour of Carney, left Trudeau’s leadership even more bruised than it already was. Despite the expectation Carney would assume the role, he did not and has not made any statements about it. LeBlanc was sworn in as finance minister instead the same day Freeland quit. More than two dozen Liberal MPs have publicly called on Trudeau to resign as leader, and Trudeau is said to be taking the holidays to think about his next steps. He is currently vacationing in British Columbia.

Abu Dhabi Economic Forum, Asset Abu Dhabi, RESOLVE 2024, Fintech Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF) will be flagship forums of this year’s ADFW. Topics dominating the agenda include the impact and regulation of AI, the evolution of private markets, Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification and impactful deployment of climate finance. Agenda includes over 3 5 0 thematic sessions across 6 0 + key and breakout events, with new additions such as the UBS Invest or Forum, the China UAE Investment Summit with HSBC, the Islamic Finance Summit, the Spear’s Private Wealth Summit, and the Abu Dhabi Capital Markets Showcase. Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2 6 November 2024 : Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Chairman of the Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) has unveiled a compelling agenda for this year’s event that will take place from 9 th to 12 th December 2024 . ADFW 2024 – ADGM’s flagship event with ADQ as its headline partner – is one of the most anticipated financial gatherings this year, with a lineup of industry-shaping events, influential speakers, and strategic forums that will explore the theme of ‘ Welcome to the Capital of Capital .’ This third edition is in keeping with ADFW’s tradition of convening some of the most renowned global financial leaders, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders to address and analyse topics such as economic, human, cultural, environmental and technological capital, that make Abu Dhabi the ‘Capital of Capital’. The agenda for 2024 includes over 60 main and side events, more than 350 thematic sessions and approximately 600+ speakers. The event expects a gathering of over 20,000 attendees from around the world, representing over USD 30 trillion in managed assets. Commenting on ADFW’s exceptional agenda, His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of A DGM and AD DED said, “Abu Dhabi Finance Week has firmly established itself as a global platform that attracts the most influential professionals in the financ e industry from across the world. T his year’s agenda for ADFW is a testament to Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading international financial hub, where innovation and collaboration drive progress for the Falcon Economy. ADFW continues to create unparalleled opportunities for meaningful dialogue, shaping strategies that strengthen resilience and growth in today’s evolving economic landscape, welcoming them to the ‘C apital of C apital ’ .” Key forums, including the Abu Dhabi Economic Forum, Asset Abu Dhabi, RESOLVE 2024, Fintech Abu Dhabi, and the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF) will return this year. New events for 2024 include the UBS Investment Forum, the China UAE Investment Summit with HSBC, the Islamic Finance Summit, the Spear’s Private Wealth Summit, and the Abu Dhabi Capital Markets Showcase. The official opening ceremony is on 9 th December in the presence of esteemed members of Abu Dhabi’s leadership, heads of leading global investment and financial firms and other VIPs from the financial industry. Day 1: Opening Ceremony and Abu Dhabi Economic Forum Abu Dhabi Economic Forum is a high-level leadership forum that will feature in-depth discussions on the current state of and prospects for the Falcon Economy. It will bring together senior members of the Abu Dhabi government and prominent figures from the private sector, representing key industries. Speakers include the CEOs of Blackrock, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, Citigroup, BNY, Lunate, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Aldar. Top sessions to look forward to include ‘A Mission of Rorix’ by H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi – Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Minister in Charge of Talent Attraction and Retention and Ministry of Economy, UAE, ‘A New Era of Capital Flows in a Polycentric World’ by Abu Dhabi’s leading Sovereign Wealth Funds, and ‘The ADFW Boardroom: Abu Dhabi In the Global Economy’ with Ray Dalio – Founder and CIO Mentor of Bridgewater Associates, Sergio Ermotti – Group CEO of UBS, Jihad Azour – Director, Middle East and Central Asia Department of International Monetary Fund (IMF). ADEF Private Leadership Forum, Abu Dhabi Capital Markets Forum, the UBS Investor Forum and the prestigious ADFW Gala Dinner are a few of the major sub-events scheduled for the day. The newly introduced Abu Dhabi Capital Markets Forum will witness presentations of investment cases by ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Distribution, Aldar, ADIB, and Borouge among others. Click here to view the detailed agenda for the first day. Day 2 : Asset Abu Dhabi and RESOLVE The second day starts with Asset Abu Dhabi in association with ADCB, Mubadala and PGIM Global Asset Management. It will build on the success of its 2023 edition and continue to shed light on critical topics such as ‘Principles of a Changing World Order’, ‘Inside the Hedge Fund Industry’, ‘The Remarkable Opportunities & Challenges of AI’ and ‘The Market View of Trillion Dollar Asset Managers’. Bringing together asset allocators, asset managers, investment bankers, venture capitalists, private equities, family offices and other institutional investors, collectively managing over USD 30 trillion in assets, the event will see industry titans such as Ray Dalio, Robert Smith – Founder, Chairman & CEO at Vista Equity Partners, Aron Landy – CEO at Brevan Howard, and Bill Huffman – CEO at Nuveen take to the stage. RESOLVE will also be held on this day, in collaboration with the Judicial Department. Under the theme ‘Resilience’, the event is set to host impactful conversations among key stakeholders from the global dispute resolution community and leaders from government, industry, and academia. ‘Class Actions for Societal Harm – The Silicon Valley Backlash’, ‘Navigating the AI Legal Frontier’, Resilience in Action: The UAE’s Readiness for Future Disputes, ‘From Risk to Resolution – Restructuring and Insolvency in Complex Times’, ‘The Climate Conundrum – The Uncertain Road Ahead’. Click here to view the detailed agenda for the second day. Day 3: Fintech Abu Dhabi and Global Financial Regulators Summit Fintech Abu Dhabi, the Middle East’s largest fintech festival, will spotlight innovations in AI, digital security, and blockchain technology. Breakout events like Blockchain Abu Dhabi, RISK 4.0 Forum, Islamic Finance Summitand the AI Abu Dhabi Forum will showcase the transformative potential of emerging technologies. Leading voices, including Jeremy Allaire – CEO and Founder of Circle, Richard Teng – CEO of Binance, and Caroline Pham – U.S. CFTC Commissioner, will discuss the evolving landscape of financial technology. Top sessions to look out for are ‘Investing in AI: What Does the Next World Look Like?’ and ‘Has the Unicorn Machine Stopped Working’. The Global Financial Regulator Summit also returns as a closed-door gathering of international senior regulatory bodies and representatives from the MENA region, the European Union, the UK, Asia and the USA to discuss the approach to the opportunities and challenges presented by the rise of AI. Click here to view the detailed agenda for the third day. Day 4: ADSFF Exactly one year after hosting its last edition at COP28, the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF) will be held on the concluding day of ADFW to conduct discussions on sustainable finance, impact investing, and net-zero commitments. The event held in partnership with HSBC, Smartenergy and Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) will cover topics including ‘How Impactful is Impact Investing?’ and ‘The Evolution of Carbon Markets,’ with impactful voices like Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan and Jonathan Dean of AXA IM, underscoring Abu Dhabi’s commitment to sustainability and green finance. Another notable session is the keynote speech by H.E. Carme Artigas Brugal, Co-Chair of the AI Advisory Body at the United Nations, where she will speak on the UN’s advancements in setting international rules for AI. There will also be a fireside chat with H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi, CEO of Alterra on the launch of the world’s largest climate fund where he will discuss its anticipated impacts and strategic directions. Curated side events such as ‘Women in Finance’ will also gather highly accomplished women in the financial landscape. The ADFW Venture Park will showcase inspiring insights and thought-leadership ideas from entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and special guests covering a broad range of topics that seek to empower and challenge entrepreneurs. Click here to view the detailed agenda for the last day of ADFW. For more information and to register for Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2024, visit: www.adfw.com -END- RelatedFeeling the Christmas burnout? How to complete Dry January in 7 simple steps