Abu Dhabi · Est. 2024

A confluence of legacy, stewardship, and enduring family enterprise.

Celebrating family legacies, fostering inter‑generational success and forging meaningful connections — EFOA is the premier resource for Family Offices, Family Businesses and stakeholders across the region and the world.

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A Non‑Commercial Platform No Fees · By Approval Only
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Hub71 · ADGM Square Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Our Philosophy

A strong, collaborative Family Office network can make a meaningful impact on the global economic landscape.

Family Offices are morphing into a powerful new force in the investment and deals ecosystem: professionalised, active, and direct investors across a wide breadth of sectors and asset classes. They play an essential role in helping business families navigate the complex world of long‑term stewardship, legacy, succession, ownership, and wealth management.

Guiding Principles

Five values that shape our community.

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Excellence

Consistently striving for the highest standard in everything we convene, publish, and endorse.

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Empowerment

Providing the essential tools and support necessary to achieve enduring success.

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Independence

Encouraging autonomy, self‑reliance, and informed decision‑making across generations.

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Accountability

Upholding responsibility, ethical practice, and transparency in every engagement.

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Integrity

A commitment to openness, honesty, and trust — for every conversation and every interaction.

The Landscape

A quiet force moving the world's capital.

Family Offices today steward a remarkable share of global private capital — and their influence on direct investment, innovation and long‑term ownership continues to grow.

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A Global Fellowship

From Abu Dhabi — to every capital that matters.

Our member families steward enterprise across four continents. From the Gulf to Europe, Asia and the Americas, EFOA convenes a quiet network of principals, heirs and trusted advisors — linked by shared values and the discipline of long‑term thinking.

Abu DhabiDubaiRiyadh DohaKuwaitLondon GenevaZurichMonaco SingaporeHong KongNew York
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Four Pillars · Interactive

How we serve our community of Family Offices.

Four enduring mandates shape every program, publication and partnership. Hover a form, drag the scene, or press 1–4.

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Community Building

We develop connections and cooperation through tailored programs and events that enable members to exchange ideas and build lasting relationships.

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Educational Programs

Knowledge‑sharing initiatives — from programs and webinars to workshops — equip members with the essential tools for generational success.

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Policy & Advocacy

Active engagement with stakeholders to champion the societal and economic significance of Family Offices through meaningful public policy work.

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Financial Structure

Comprehensive guidance on establishing compliant, financially stable Family Offices that optimise growth and protect assets across generations.

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Featured Event

Due Diligence Masterclass for Family Offices.

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Jul · Virtual

Due Diligence Masterclass

A focused online session designed to help family offices enhance their due diligence approach when evaluating startup investments. Hosted by MEVCA & EFOA, led by Simon Sharp, Partner at Global Ventures.

3:00 – 4:00 PM GST Virtual
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Membership

Join an exclusive community of Family Offices.

EFOA is a non‑commercial platform operating with a strict no‑solicitation policy. We do not charge membership fees. Admission is by approval only — ensuring a purely collaborative and open environment for every member.

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