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Forbes Middle East to Launch Inaugural Family Business Summit in Abu Dhabi

Forbes Middle East will host the inaugural Forbes Middle East Family Business Summit in Abu Dhabi on October 28–29, 2026, under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism. Presented by First Abu Dhabi Bank, the summit expects approximately 3,000 attendees and over 60 speakers to examine governance, succession planning, and capital management. The event will also include a Successors Forum and an awards ceremony honoring top Arab family enterprises.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Poised to Become East-West Capital Hub Within Five Years, SIF Hears

Speakers at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum stated that the UAE is positioned to become the primary crossing point for global capital flows between East and West within five years. Industry leaders attributed this trajectory to deliberate regulatory frameworks, dedicated oversight bodies like VARA, and rising investor emphasis on asset custody and trust.