The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA) have signed a strategic agreement aimed at establishing Abu Dhabi as the leading destination for global family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs).
The agreement aligns with ADIO’s mandate to drive Abu Dhabi’s economic transformation with EFOA’s extensive international family office network and expertise in policy dialogue, business development, and wealth preservation. This collaboration formalizes a long-term partnership to attract private capital, enhance the emirate’s wealth management ecosystem, and support its broader economic vision.
The partnership is set to promote Abu Dhabi’s value proposition for family offices, creating a seamless, investor-driven ecosystem that facilitates capital deployment and long-term investments in the region. At the core of this agreement is a commitment to minimizing obstacles for incoming investors.
ADIO will provide comprehensive, tailored support, ranging from market entry and business licensing to lifestyle integration and establishing strategic partnerships. Meanwhile, EFOA will identify qualified investors, facilitate international introductions, and co-develop investment propositions in sectors aligned with Abu Dhabi’s long-term growth goals.
HE Hareb Al Mheiri Executive Director – Investor Growth Sector at ADIO
“This partnership reflects Abu Dhabi’s role as a stable, credible, and forward-looking hub for UHNWIs and global capital. By collaborating with the Emirates Family Office Association, we are not only enhancing investor entry but also raising the ambition for family offices to contribute to global economic transformation from the emirate.”
The agreement also includes a joint initiative to create a calendar of high-level investor delegations, private forums, and strategic roadshows designed to position Abu Dhabi as a central hub for generational capital. These engagements will highlight the emirate’s distinct value proposition, including its economic stability, progressive regulatory environment, and access to high-growth markets across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
Adam Ladjadj, Founder and Vice Chairman of the Emirates Family Office Association, commented on the partnership that, “Family offices today are global operators seeking 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 capital inflows, ADIO and EFOA will collaborate on policy dialogue and regulatory innovation, ensuring Abu Dhabi remains at the forefront of international investment priorities. This partnership further solidifies the emirate’s role as a trusted partner for wealth preservation and long-term value creation.
