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To mark the occasion and the tremendous progress

made in just over 12 months, Abdullah bin Touq Al

Marri, Minister of Economy; Essa Kazim, Governor, DIFC;

and Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority,

welcomed leading family businesses and advisors to

mark the 1-year anniversary of the DIFC Family Wealth

Centre at its inaugural ‘A Legacy of Excellence’ exclusive

luncheon.

"The UAE has long been the primary and preferred

destination for business and investment in the GCC and

winder MENA region. Similarly, the UAE aims to become

the regional centre for family businesses,” said Al Marri

in his keynote remarks addressing DIFC’s growing

community of family businesses and related entities.

"Dubai stands as a pivotal hub for family wealth,

offering unparalleled opportunities and resources for

growth and preservation. In just one year, the DIFC

Family Wealth Centre has played a crucial role in

nurturing this ecosystem. Recognising Dubai's

significance as a global centre for family wealth, the

Centre's swift impact underscores its commitment to

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