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Symphony Expands Global Presence with New Office in Abu Dhabi

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Symphony, the markets infrastructure and technology platform, is to open a commercial office in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre in the UAE’s capital. This move highlights Symphony’s commitment to the Middle Eastern & North African (MENA) market and its confidence in the region’s commercial potential.

The expansion into Abu Dhabi aligns with the city’s emergence as a significant global financial centre. Symphony’s suite of products, including messaging and collaboration, trader voice, data and analytics, and directory and identity, is already utilised by several financial institutions in the region, underscoring the strategic importance of this new office for its growth in the MENA region.

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