The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA) have signed a landmark strategic agreement aimed at establishing Abu Dhabi as the premier destination for global family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs).
The agreement marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration to attract and facilitate private capital, strengthen the emirate’s wealth management ecosystem, and align with Abu Dhabi’s broader economic transformation agenda.
By combining ADIO’s mission to drive economic diversification with EFOA’s international networks and expertise in policy, business development, and wealth preservation, the partnership is set to enhance Abu Dhabi’s appeal to family offices worldwide.
The two entities will collaborate to promote a streamlined, investor-led ecosystem that supports both the deployment and long-term presence of capital in the region.

Attracting investments
At the core of the agreement is a shared commitment to minimize barriers for incoming investors. ADIO will offer tailored support services, including market entry facilitation, business licensing, strategic partnerships, and lifestyle integration.
EFOA, in turn, will identify and refer qualified investors, facilitate global introductions, and co-develop investment opportunities in sectors aligned with Abu Dhabi’s long-term growth strategy.
Hub for UHNWIs
H.E. Hareb Al Mheiri, executive director of the Investor Growth Sector, 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.”
Presenting the UAE capital’s key advantages
A coordinated schedule of high-level investor delegations, private forums, and strategic roadshows is also planned under the agreement. These engagements will spotlight Abu Dhabi’s key advantages, from economic stability and progressive regulatory frameworks to strategic access to high-growth markets in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, positioning the emirate as a hub for generational capital.

ADIO – EFOA collaboration
Beyond investment facilitation, ADIO and EFOA will collaborate on policy dialogue and regulatory innovation to ensure Abu Dhabi remains aligned with the evolving priorities of international investors.
The initiative reinforces Abu Dhabi’s commitment to being a trusted partner for wealth preservation, long-term value creation, and sustainable economic growth.
Adam Ladjadj, founder and vice chairman at Emirates Family Office Association, commented: “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 center of the strategy.”