
The Dalio Market Principles Online Programme
ADGM Academy is shaping the next generation of financial talent, with a strong focus on wealth and asset management, family offices, and investment excellence. As part of its ongoing efforts to build Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a global financial hub, ADGMA proudly launched the School of Wealth and Asset Management, and with it, the introduction of the Dalio Market Principles Online Programme — the first of its kind in the region.
Developed in collaboration with the Wealth Management Institute and global investor Ray Dalio, Founder and CIO Mentor of Bridgewater Associates, the programme offers professionals across all sectors the opportunity to deepen their understanding of how markets and economies function.
Through two in-depth modules — Economic & Market Principles and Investment Principles — participants will explore time-tested insights, use powerful simulation tools, and develop their own investment approach in today’s evolving global landscape.
PROGRAMME BENEFITS

WHO IS THE PROGRAMME FOR?
The programme is open to all UAE-based professionals across industries. Designed to be inclusive, it welcomes participants without specific entry requirements, offering a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of economic and investment principles through a globally recognised curriculum.
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Induction Date
4pm GST April 21, 2025
Duration
30 learning hours, inlcuding four virtual sessions
Location
Online learning programme
Topic
Economic & Market Principles:
Explore how the economic machine works by understanding debt cycles, paradigm shifts, and the evolving world order to better anticipate and navigate global market dynamics.
Investment Principles:
Learn how to build and stress-test robust beta and alpha portfolios using a practical investment framework grounded in Ray Dalio’s principles.