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To mark the occasion and the tremendous progress made in just over 12 months, His

Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and UAE Minister of Economy; His
Excellency 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 H.E. 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

fostering prosperity and security for generations to come,” Minister Al Marri added.

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