18–19 November 2026

Mandarin Oriental Downtown Hotel, Dubai, UAE

Coming to its 13th edition, the Middle East Family Office Investment Summit is a firm fixture in the calendar of the most prominent and influential families in the region – as well as those who want to do business with them.

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About the Summit

More than 100 family offices from across the Middle East will gather in Dubai for two days of unfiltered insights, serious deal flow discussions, and high-calibre networking with select service providers.

Through this year’s program we’re exploring where smart money is actually moving — from private equity and venture capital’s next chapter to the real estate reset, unicorn hunting in the Gulf, and dynastic wealth preservation strategies that work across generations. We’ll decode what’s genuinely investable in Saudi Arabia’s transformation, why North Africa’s family offices are rewriting their playbooks, and how the region’s strategic position in a multipolar world is creating unprecedented opportunities.

Beyond the macro themes, we’re tackling what matters operationally: the transformation economy reshaping consumer spending, Kuwait’s under-the-radar potential, and how sophisticated families are navigating sanctions risk and geopolitical complexity.

Our panellists are practitioners deploying real capital and building actual businesses. Conversation is direct, substantive, and off-the-record where it needs to be.

The real value extends beyond the sessions. Our 70:30 ratio of family offices to service providers, combined with networking breaks designed into the schedule, creates genuine connection opportunities at an intimate scale. Delegates leave with insights they can’t get from reports, and relationships that unlock their next investment.

Our story

The Alduaij family office has a long and illustrious history in Kuwait as one of the most prominent and respected business forces in the region, as well as one of the most socially responsible.

Through their networks, Alea Global have formed strong personal and professional relationships with other family offices across the globe, all sharing much common ground and a willingness to work together.

From this network, experience and expertise, a series of successful Family Office Investment Summits has arisen, attended by ruling and elite families from every region with an historic and enduring influence on the global economy.

Our 13th Middle East Family Office Investment Summit is the latest of these, building on the success of other such summits around the world.

As a family office ourselves – as well as your conference host – we understand the needs, concerns and wishes of family businesses better than anyone else. We share many of your experiences and objectives, and we understand what makes an event like this beneficial to family offices as well as service providers.

Previous Speakers

Previous Esteemed Speakers

Every edition of the Middle East Family Office Investment Summit attracts prestigious speakers from the Middle East.

Featured: ATFX

Speaker bio: Hormoz Faryar, Managing Director of Institutional Sales - MENA, ATFX, UAE

Hormoz Faryar is the Managing Director of Institutional Sales – MENA. With over 23 years of invaluable experience in the field of FX trading and sales, Hormoz brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role.

Before joining ATFX, Hormoz held influential roles within renowned financial institutions, showcasing his dedication and expertise. He began his career at State Street Bank and quickly rose through the ranks to become a Vice President in the Global Exchange business. Hormoz’s time at Credit Suisse in London further solidified his reputation as a leader in the field, serving as the Director of Institutional Sales for the Middle East and Africa.

Hormoz proved his ability to drive growth and foster client relationships on a global scale and has displayed a track record of success and a commitment to excellence throughout his career. Hormoz’s unique blend of skills and insights makes him the perfect fit for his new role at ATFX. As the Managing Director of Institutional Sales – MENA, Hormoz will expand ATFX’s presence in the region and foster strong relationships with institutional clients.

Speaker bio: Amer Zino, Business Development Director, ATFX Connect MENA, UAE

Amer Zino is a seasoned leader in global financial markets. with over 13 years of experience driving growth across leading global financial brands. As Business Development Director at ATFX Connect MENA, he specializes in delivering tailored liquidity solutions and innovative risk management strategies for institutional clients.

Having worked with some of the industry’s most respected names, Amer has built a reputation for forging high-value partnerships and driving transformative projects. A Harvard-certified leader in Organizational Leadership and Strategy Execution, he combines technical expertise with dynamic leadership to elevate institutional trading and foster collaboration.

About the company

ATFX is a leading global fintech broker with a local presence in 23 locations and licenses from regulatory authorities including the UK’s FCA, Australian ASIC, Cypriot CySEC, UAE’s SCA, Hong Kong SFC and South African FSCA. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, innovative technology, and strict regulatory compliance, ATFX provides exceptional trading experiences to clients worldwide.

For further information on ATFX, please visit ATFX website https://www.atfx.com.

Featured: GIG

Speaker bio: Sameh Hafez, Head - GIG Private Clients (Middle East), GIG Gulf, UAE

Sameh Hafez is an accomplished insurance executive with over 20 years of experience in Consumer, Medical, and High Net Worth (HNW) Insurance, as well as General Management. His extensive career spans leadership roles across North America and the Middle East, where he has successfully launched new products, restructured teams, and driven significant portfolio growth.

Currently leading GIG Gulf Private Clients in the Middle East, Sameh has played a pivotal role in establishing one of the region’s largest and most profitable HNW insurance divisions. His prior roles at AIG and Oman Insurance have further cemented his reputation for transforming operations and building successful, customer-centric insurance solutions.

About the company

GIG Gulf is part of the Gulf Insurance Group (GIG), the #1 largest regional composite insurer with companies in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Algeria, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.

GIG Gulf is an ‘A’ rated regional insurer with a top 5 position in each of its markets. GIG Gulf has been present in the GCC region for over 70 years with a strategic focus on both growth and investments and is a 1-stop shop offering a wide range of insurance products and services that cater to a broad variety of needs for corporates, SMEs, and individual customers throughout UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar. For more information, visit www.gig-gulf.com.