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6 days ago
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Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Emirates Family Office Association sign agreement
ABU DHABI - The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA) have signed a strategic agreement to position Abu Dhabi as the preferred destination for global family offices and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs). The agreement formalises a long-term collaboration to attract and enable long-term private capital, enhance the emirate's wealth management ecosystem and support its economic vision. The partnership brings together ADIO's mandate to spearhead Abu Dhabi's economic transformation with EFOA's international family office networks and its expertise in policy dialogue, business development and wealth preservation. The two entities will work jointly to promote Abu Dhabi's compelling value proposition for family offices, delivering a more seamless, investor-led ecosystem for the deployment and long-term presence of capital in the region. At the heart of the agreement is a commitment to reduce friction for incoming investors. ADIO will provide investors with tailored support, ranging from market entry and business licensing to lifestyle integration and strategic partnerships. EFOA will identify and refer qualified investors, facilitate international introductions and co-develop investment propositions in high-growth sectors aligned with Abu Dhabi's long-term vision. Hareb Al Mheiri, Executive Director of the Investor Growth Sector at ADIO, said, 'This partnership reflects Abu Dhabi's role as a stable, credible and forward-looking hub for UHNWIs and global capital. By working closely with the Emirates Family Office Association, we are not only enhancing entry, we are also raising the ambition for family offices to contribute to global economic transformation from the emirate." The agreement also establishes a coordinated calendar of high-level investor delegations, private forums and strategic roadshows to position Abu Dhabi as a nexus for generational capital. These engagements will showcase the emirate's distinct value proposition, from economic stability to progressive regulations and access to high-growth markets across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Adam Ladjadj, Founder and Vice Chairman at EFOA, commented, 'Family offices today are global operators looking for more than tax efficiency—they want trusted environments where capital, talent and ideas converge. Abu Dhabi offers that rare combination of access, vision and continuity. Our partnership with ADIO is designed to meet that demand, with investors at the centre of the strategy." ADIO and EFOA will also collaborate on policy dialogue and regulatory innovation, ensuring Abu Dhabi addresses the evolving priorities of international investors while reinforcing its role as a partner of choice for wealth preservation and long-term value creation.
Zawya
6 days ago
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ADIO partners with Emirates Family Office Association
Strategic partnership to streamline investor access, align private capital with the emirate's economic priorities and reinforce Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub for generational wealth Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA) have signed a strategic agreement to position Abu Dhabi as the preferred destination for global family offices and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs). The agreement formalises a long-term collaboration to attract and enable long-term private capital, enhance the emirate's wealth management ecosystem and support its economic vision. The partnership brings together ADIO's mandate to spearhead Abu Dhabi's economic transformation with EFOA's international family office networks and its expertise in policy dialogue, business development and wealth preservation. The two entities will work jointly to promote Abu Dhabi's compelling value proposition for family offices, delivering a more seamless, investor-led ecosystem for the deployment and long-term presence of capital in the region. At the heart of the agreement is a commitment to reduce friction for incoming investors. ADIO will provide investors with tailored support, ranging from market entry and business licensing to lifestyle integration and strategic partnerships. EFOA will identify and refer qualified investors, facilitate international introductions and co-develop investment propositions in high-growth sectors aligned with Abu Dhabi's long-term vision. H.E. Hareb Al Mheiri, Executive Director of the Investor Growth Sector, ADIO, said: 'This partnership reflects Abu Dhabi's role as a stable, credible and forward-looking hub for UHNWIs and global capital. By working closely with the Emirates Family Office Association, we are not only enhancing entry, we are also raising the ambition for family offices to contribute to global economic transformation from the emirate." The agreement also establishes a coordinated calendar of high-level investor delegations, private forums and strategic roadshows to position Abu Dhabi as a nexus for generational capital. These engagements will showcase the emirate's distinct value proposition, from economic stability to progressive regulations and access to high-growth markets across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Adam Ladjadj, Founder and Vice Chairman at Emirates Family Office Association, commented: 'Family offices today are global operators looking for more than tax efficiency—they want trusted environments where capital, talent and ideas converge. Abu Dhabi offers that rare combination of access, vision and continuity. Our partnership with ADIO is designed to meet that demand, with investors at the centre of the strategy." In addition to supporting the capital inflows, ADIO and EFOA will collaborate on policy dialogue and regulatory innovation, ensuring Abu Dhabi addresses the evolving priorities of international investors while reinforcing its role as a partner of choice for wealth preservation and long-term value creation. About the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO): The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is the government vehicle responsible for accelerating Abu Dhabi's growth and enabling the emirate's economic transformation. Through comprehensive support services, ADIO enables both local and foreign investors to shape industries of the future set to transform liveability, technology, resources, and value-added services. Initiatives focused on supporting tourism and retail development, as well as public-private partnerships, ensure that community well-being is at the centre of Abu Dhabi's economic transformation. With a robust network of investors, strong collaboration with key stakeholders, and a global presence, ADIO is committed to empowering those who invest with Abu Dhabi to make a lasting global impact. About Emirates Family Office Association: The Emirates Family Office Association is an independent, not-for-profit, membership organisation designed to support the UAE and global family office communities. EFOA strives to provide resources, education, and support to family offices, with no associated membership fees, while fostering collaboration and innovation among its member organisations.
Zawya
09-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Emirates Family Office Association partners with The Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy
Hong Kong – The Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA), the unique independent body supporting UAE and global family offices, announces a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) – for a strategic partnership with The Hong Kong Academy for Wealth (HKAWL). The mutually beneficial partnership will see the two entities focus on collaborative networking, knowledge exchange and capacity building between Greater China and the UAE. Founded in 2023, HKAWL is a pioneering institute driving excellence and strengthening Hong Kong as a leading global family office hub. HKAWL fosters collaboration, networking, knowledge sharing and talent development across the sector- and is committed to invigorating a vibrant landscape for family offices worldwide. With strong alignment between EFOA's and HKAWL's respective missions, the partnership will explore further potential areas of cooperation and support for each organization's activities, with a focus on training and development, to strengthen the positions of Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong as global family office hubs. Adam Ladjadj, Founder and Chairman of EFOA, said: 'HKAWL is a leading institute in the family office ecosystem and a natural partner for EFOA to work alongside as we promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among our member bases. The family office industry is expanding rapidly. It is vital the sector – regionally and globally – is engaged with new learning and relationship building opportunities to ensure best practices and ways of working for all.' Fahad Al Gergawi, EFOA Board Member, said: 'We were pleased to identify HKAWL as an organisation that engages audiences aligned to EFOA, focusing on family principals, next-gens and Single-Family Office leaders. Our members now can lean on a regionally connected partner to help them navigate the cross-border connections that are often opaque and costly to authenticate in Asia, and vice versa for the HKAWL network looking to the Middle East.' Angel Chia, Executive Director of HKAWL, said: 'As HKAWL cultivates a growing network of family peers, we rely on more like-missioned partners to extend the cohort network. We are excited to facilitate further collaborations between Asia and the Middle East through this partnership with EFOA.' Dr. Adrian Cheng, Chairman of HKAWL, added: 'The need for legacy development by wealth and business families transcends borders, particularly as both Asian and the Middle East are experiencing similar challenges of family enterprise transformation, cultivating next-gens, and formalizing and professionalizing family office governance. We think the MOU presents the opportune time for families between Asia and the Middle East to learn and evolve together, to form the bedrock of further collaboration.' EFOA's partnership with HKAWL follows the association's 2024 MOU signings with the Middle East Venture Capital Association, the entity dedicated to the advancement of the venture capital industry in the MENA region, and Wind, the leading Chinese financial data provider. The new partnerships reinforce EFOA's mission to cultivate a higher degree of sophistication among family offices and businesses on an international scale by offering tools and insights on community building, learning opportunities, policy and advocacy, and financial structures; all while expanding its reach globally to connect with new members. Further information Thoburns Georgi Rochford About EFOA The Emirates Family Office Association is an independent, not-for-profit organization designed to support the UAE's family office community. EFOA strives to provide resources, education, and support to family offices, while fostering collaboration and innovation among its member organizations. For more information, please visit
