Abu Dhabi’s IHC Rolls Out $237 Billion AI-Powered Judan Financial Venture

The newly established platform is described as a “North Star” for global financial services, an umbrella structure consolidating banking, insurance, asset and wealth management, fintech and non-bank financial institutions under a unified, AI-driven strategy. Judan Financial will oversee a portfolio serving more than 11 million customers across 13 countries, positioning it among the region’s most expansive financial ecosystems.

This is not merely a rebranding exercise or a passive holding structure. The move reflects a deliberate strategic consolidation of financial assets previously held across IHC subsidiaries, including Alpha Dhabi Holding, 2PointZero Group and Sirius International Holding. By centralizing these investments into a single, purpose-built entity, IHC appears to be transitioning from a diversified investment conglomerate model toward a vertically integrated financial services platform.

The platform has been assigned an estimated valuation of approximately $27 billion (AED 100 billion), while its combined assets under management exceed approximately $237 billion (AED 870 billion).

H.E. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi noted: “Judan Financial is the natural next step in the evolution of IHC’s financial services strategy. By consolidating high-quality banking, insurance, asset management, alternatives and fintech assets under a single, focused platform, we are creating a financial services group with the scale, governance and capital structure to deliver accelerated and sustained growth over the coming years.”

Judan Financial will operate as a private company. That structure provides flexibility for long-term acquisitions, capital deployment strategies and potential institutional partnerships without the quarterly earnings pressures typically associated with publicly listed firms. The company has indicated that it may seek to raise third-party institutional capital, opening the door to participation from sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, insurance companies and family offices.

Leadership of the new platform underscores its strategic weight. His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan will serve as Chairman, while His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, assumes the role of Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: “Judan Financial has been established to create a globally relevant financial services institution, built on strong governance, long-term capital and differentiated platforms. By bringing together high-quality assets from IHC, Alpha Dhabi, 2PointZero Group and Sirius International Holding under a single structure, we are creating a foundation for sustained growth, innovation and long-term value creation across international markets.”

Syed Basar Shueb, CEO of IHC, added: “The establishment of Judan Financial represents a major milestone in IHC’s strategy to build scaled, sector-focused platforms across our core verticals. By consolidating financial services assets from IHC, Alpha Dhabi and 2PointZero Group into a single dedicated structure, we are creating the foundations of a global financial services powerhouse, supported by strong governance, capital strength and the strategic flexibility to drive sustainable long-term value for shareholders and institutional partners.”

The portfolio being consolidated under Judan Financial spans more than 20 operating companies across multiple jurisdictions and financial verticals. In asset and wealth management, entities such as Chimera Investment LLC and Lunate Capital LLC form part of the core structure, giving the group exposure to both regional and global markets. The insurance and reinsurance segment includes Shory Technology LTD and RIQ Re LTD, signaling an intention to expand into technology-driven underwriting and risk platforms.

The fintech and non-bank financial services layer includes assets such as Comera Pay, Finstreet Limited and Zelo, reflecting an integrated approach that blends traditional finance with digital payments and embedded finance capabilities. These components suggest that Judan Financial is designed not simply to manage capital, but to create operational synergies across financial infrastructure, digital platforms and institutional services.

The consolidation comes at a time when the UAE continues to position itself as a global financial and technology hub. Abu Dhabi in particular has expanded its presence in cross-border banking, asset management and AI-enabled enterprise platforms. Judan Financial appears to align directly with that trajectory, combining artificial intelligence integration with cross-jurisdictional financial assets.

Regulatory approvals across multiple jurisdictions will be required to complete the asset transfers and structural consolidation outlined in the announcement. The sequencing of those approvals, as well as any institutional capital raises, will likely determine the speed at which Judan Financial fully operationalizes its integrated model.

The launch of Judan Financial signals a structural shift within IHC’s financial holdings strategy. Rather than maintaining dispersed investments across subsidiaries, the group is building a centralized global financial services platform with institutional scale and AI-driven ambitions. The size of its asset base alone places it among major global players, but the long-term impact will depend on execution, regulatory coordination and its ability to attract external institutional capital.