The Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) has launched a number of initiatives and partnerships to emphasize Dubai’s position as a place to find the head of the family, the next generation of leadership and the organization of its conference Difc Family Center Summit.
Established in 2023, the Difc Family Wealth Center is the first of its kind, providing an integrated platform for family businesses and Uhnwis to navigate the planning, management and growth of the institution. It continues to attract new families to difc, reflected in the 54 percent increase in family foundations established last year.
Essa Kazim, difc governor, said: “Families have been at the heart of Dubai’s progress, building the Emirate’s prosperity and global reputation for generations.
“Today, as our region approaches the trillion-dollar transfer, difc is committed to providing management, access to resources, and world-class facilities that empower families to be able to save families.
“The Difc Family Ferication Center represents the continuation of this work. Today, it is a given ecosystem designed to support its cooperative nature.
Among several efforts to help families thrive in the eco-economy was the next leadership program, jointly developed by PWC, Al Tamimi & Hawkamah. Set to launch in early 2026, the program is designed to empower the next generation of family business leaders through extensive training, teaching, and global practice modules focused on governance, innovation, and material transformation.
The Difc Family Wealth Center has returned to a digital platform – an integrated web and mobile ecosystem that will give you access to their services, educational programs, books and events. This will be accompanied by organized Concierge services, a bespoke offer designed to enhance the difc value proposition for family offices and people who work with smart money through customized operations, a natural difc lifestyle.
The Center also announced a Memorandum of Understanding with several partners, including the Dubai Department of Land Affairs (DLWIS) that will process Difc Resiton applications and Difc Family Wealth Center Visa applications.
Mashreq Bank, Chartered Atched and Emirates NBD are set to deepen cooperation with the institution of education, management, and financial solutions provided by family businesses.
The institute has created an expert advisory council (EAC) of a select group of regional and country experts to lead its strategy and strengthen its role as a global platform for family wealth management and thought leadership.
The conference brought together regional and international family business leaders, next-generation entrepreneurs, and industry experts to explore how families can protect and grow their wealth for generations to come.
Among the members of the family business who shared their expertise were Sima Ganwani, Founder and Chairman – Clothing Group; Muhammad bin Ghatti, chairman – the Binghattis are in charge; Muna al Gurg, Vice Chairman – Easa Saleh al Gurg Group; Amira Sajwani, Managing Director – Damac Properties and Rahul Jagtiani, Group Director – Real Group.
