Abu Dhabi Investment Office Partners With Emirates Family Office Association To Attract Global Family Offices

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA) have entered into a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to make Abu Dhabi the top choice for global family offices and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs). The agreement focuses on attracting private capital, enhancing wealth management, and supporting the emirate's economic goals.

This partnership aligns ADIO's mission of economic transformation with EFOA's expertise in policy dialogue and business development. Together, they aim to promote Abu Dhabi as an attractive destination for family offices. The goal is to create a seamless ecosystem that supports long-term capital deployment in the region.

ADIO is committed to easing the entry process for investors. They offer tailored support in areas like market entry, business licensing, and lifestyle integration. Meanwhile, EFOA will identify potential investors and facilitate international connections. They will also co-develop investment opportunities in sectors aligned with Abu Dhabi’s vision.

Hareb Al Mheiri, Executive Director of the Investor Growth Sector at ADIO, stated, "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 includes organising high-level investor delegations and private forums. These events aim to position Abu Dhabi as a central hub for generational capital. They will highlight the emirate’s unique value proposition, including economic stability and access to high-growth markets in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

Strategic Engagements for Global Investors

Adam Ladjadj, Founder and Vice Chairman at EFOA, remarked on the evolving needs of family offices: "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."

Additionally, ADIO and EFOA will engage in policy dialogue and regulatory innovation. This collaboration ensures that Abu Dhabi remains responsive to international investors' changing priorities while reinforcing its reputation as a partner for wealth preservation.

Through these efforts, both organisations aim to solidify Abu Dhabi's position as a leading destination for global family offices seeking stability and growth opportunities.

With inputs from WAM