Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Family Business Council (ADFBC), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), hosted the Family Capital Connect Roundtable to foster partnerships between local family enterprises and global family offices. The event aimed to deepen dialogue and strengthen engagement with Abu Dhabi's private sector ecosystem.
According to Emirates News Agency, the roundtable brought together over fifty international family offices managing assets worth tens of billions across Europe, Asia, and North America. These global entities met with prominent Abu Dhabi family businesses, known for their multi-generational legacies and substantial investment capacity in key sectors of the emirate's economy.
The session began with opening remarks from Shamis Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Chamber. He underscored the Chamber's efforts to boost investor confidence and create a conducive environment for sustained business growth in Abu Dhabi. Al Dhaheri emphasized the emirate's reputation as a purposeful capital destination, driven by clarity, trust, and long-term vision.
In his address, Chairman of ADFBC and Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, outlined the Council's mandate to facilitate collaboration between Abu Dhabi family enterprises and international family offices. He highlighted the Chamber's fifteen advocacy working groups, which involve over two hundred senior private sector leaders, as vital channels for identifying opportunities and shaping policy recommendations.
The roundtable featured insights from ADIO and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC), which showcased investment platforms and major infrastructure programs across the emirate. Participants were briefed on upcoming projects, procurement opportunities, and Abu Dhabi's dedication to developing a transparent business environment.
During a moderated session led by His Excellency Khaled Abdul Karim Al Fahim, local family enterprises and international family offices exchanged overviews of their mandates and interests. This interaction facilitated the identification of alignment areas and the initiation of potential partnerships.
Al Fahim noted that the exchanges underscored the power of family capital, highlighting how shared commitments to long-term value can lead to expanded horizons and new collaborative pathways.
The event concluded with a commitment to strengthening ties between Abu Dhabi families and global family offices, supported by the Chamber's international connectivity and advocacy efforts. The Abu Dhabi Chamber and ADFBC reiterated their dedication to serving as key access points for global family offices engaging with the emirate's private sector and ensuring a trusted environment for sustainable, long-term family capital.