SHAPING THE FUTURE
Single Family Offices
in the Gulf Region
Get an in-depth view into the priorities
and intentions of investment decision-makers
from family offices in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait.
SHAPING THE FUTURE
Single Family Offices
in the Gulf Region
Get an in-depth view into the priorities
and intentions of investment decision-makers
from family offices in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait.
Single family offices across the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) are navigating shifting economies, geopolitics and technological disruption. Our findings reveal where capital flows, the investment themes attracting attention, and the operational strengths enabling family offices to pursue growth, resilience and long-term impact.
Our report, Shaping the Future—Single Family Offices in the Gulf Region, explores the priorities and intentions of family office decision-makers across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, with $250 million – $5 billion in assets under management. This research is backed by our decades of experience with family offices around the world.
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