Dubai, UAE – The Dubai International Financial Centre affirmed its commitment to supporting entities linked to family businesses.
This is done by forming a strategic advisory committee for the Family Wealth Center at the Dubai International Financial Centre.
This commitment coincides with the UAE’s announcement that it will designate 2026 as the “Year of the Family.”
In addition to launching the “National Agenda for Family Growth 2031”, emphasizing the pivotal role of the family as the basic pillar of society.
The Dubai International Financial Centre comprises more than 1,250 entities linked to the family business system in the UAE.
These entities receive support from more than 600 partners, including private banks, wealth and asset management companies, law firms, and consulting firms.
It is run by 120 of the richest families based in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Together, they have assets worth more than $1.2 trillion globally.
Which contributes significantly to the UAE economy.
Family businesses in the UAE also constitute a fundamental pillar, contributing about 60% of the gross domestic product.
In addition to employing about 80% of the national workforce.
