The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a strategic agreement with the Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA) to establish Abu Dhabi as the preferred destination for global family offices and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs). The partnership is designed to attract long-term private capital while enhancing the emirate’s wealth management ecosystem.
By combining ADIO’s mandate for economic transformation with EFOA’s extensive global network and policy expertise, the collaboration aims to deliver a streamlined, investor-centric experience. Together, the organisations will align private capital with Abu Dhabi’s strategic economic priorities, reinforcing its position as a global hub for generational wealth.
Strengthening investor access and ecosystem
At the core of the agreement is a joint commitment to reduce friction for incoming investors. ADIO will offer tailored support in areas such as market entry, licensing, lifestyle integration, and the development of strategic partnerships. Meanwhile, EFOA will identify and refer qualified investors, facilitate introductions across international markets, and co-develop investment opportunities in high-growth sectors.
H.E. Hareb Al Mheiri, Executive Director of the Investor Growth Sector at ADIO, said:
“This partnership reflects Abu Dhabi’s role as a stable, credible, and forward-looking hub for UHNWIs and global capital. By working closely with the Emirates Family Office Association, we are not only enhancing entry, we are also raising the ambition for family offices to contribute to global economic transformation from the emirate.”
Roadshows, policy dialogue and investor forums
The agreement also establishes a calendar of high-level delegations, private forums, and strategic roadshows. These events will promote Abu Dhabi’s economic stability, progressive regulatory framework, and access to fast-growing markets across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Commenting on the collaboration, Adam Ladjadj, Founder and Vice Chairman at EFOA, said:
“Family offices today are global operators looking for 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.”
Supporting long-term value creation
Beyond capital inflows, the partnership also focuses on policy dialogue and regulatory innovation. ADIO and EFOA will work together to ensure that Abu Dhabi remains responsive to the evolving needs of global investors. Their shared goal is to establish the emirate as a partner of choice for both wealth preservation and long-term value creation.
