Family Businesses and Family Offices in the UAE
Middle East
J.P. Morgan Private Bank Opens a Branch in Dubai's DIFC
J.P. Morgan Private Bank opened a DFSA-regulated branch in Dubai's DIFC on 2 November 2026. What a branch is and what it changes for Gulf family offices.
Largest Family Businesses in the Arab World: 2026 List
Abdul Latif Jameel tops Forbes Middle East's Top 100 Arab Family Businesses 2026. The top 10, how the list works and what it shows about succession.
HSBC 2026: 72% of Business Owners Have Multiple Residencies
HSBC's 2026 survey of 3,288 wealthy business owners finds 72% live part of the year in more than one country. What the Gulf-led split means for families.
Are Billionaires Leaving the UK? The $160bn Claim Checked
Bloomberg counted $160bn of billionaire wealth leaving the UK; a Tax Justice Network review disputes half the entries. Residence, assets and tax explained.
Dangote Succession: Three Daughters, a Dubai Family Office
Aliko Dangote has split senior roles among his three daughters, one running a Dubai family office. How a shared succession and family office fit together.
ADGM: 14 Global Firms With Over $5trn Plan Abu Dhabi Bases
ADGM says 14 financial firms managing over $5trn announced plans for Abu Dhabi in H1 2026. What the figure measures and what it means for family offices.
UAE Tops Emerging Family Office Hubs in a 2026 Ranking
A Global Citizen Solutions ranking puts the UAE first of nine emerging family office hubs with 74.0. What the score measures and what it leaves out.
Morocco's Saham Group Sets Up a Spanish Investment Company
In September 2026 Morocco's Saham Group registered SH REI Spain SL, owned from Dubai. How the Elalamy family went from selling businesses to investing.
NMC Founder B. R. Shetty Sues Bank of Baroda for $15 Billion
NMC Health founder B. R. Shetty is suing Bank of Baroda for $15 billion over NMC's 2020 collapse; the bank vows to defend. How hidden debt sinks a fortune.
