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Family business leadership and governance in the UAE

Overview

Recent initiatives in the United Arab Emirates have focused on the evolution and sustainability of family-owned enterprises. In Dubai, the DIFC Family Wealth Centre and the Arab International Women’s Forum held a roundtable titled ‘Women-Led Family Business in the Global Economy’. The discussion emphasized how female representation on boards can enhance corporate governance, innovation, and resilience.

Following this, the inaugural Forbes Middle East Family Business Summit was announced for Abu Dhabi. Under the theme ‘Where Generations Build Tomorrow’, the summit aims to convene leaders, investors, and policymakers to address critical topics such as succession planning, business transformation, and international expansion.

Entities

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas · Arab International Women’s Forum · Forbes Middle East · Haifa Al Kaylani · DIFC Family Wealth Centre

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Forbes Middle East Family Business Summit to launch in Abu Dhabi

    The inaugural Forbes Middle East Family Business Summit will take place in Abu Dhabi on October 28–29, focusing on governance, succession, and the future of family capital.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    DIFC Family Wealth Centre and AIWF promote women’s leadership in family businesses

    The DIFC Family Wealth Centre and Arab International Women’s Forum held a summit in Dubai to discuss the impact of women’s leadership on the growth and governance of family-owned businesses.

Sources

dailyguardian.ae · healthcaremea.com · uaenews247.com