Unleashing Growth: DIFC Emerges as Premier Global Hub for Family Businesses

- Dubai ranked 1st in MEASA region and among the world’s top 22 cities in terms of wealthiest population centres in 2023 with over 68,500 HNWIs.
- His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and UAE Minister of Economy, DIFC leadership and leading family businesses convene to mark DIFC Family Wealth Centre 1-year anniversary.
- More than 440 registered foundations and over 600 active entities affiliated with top family businesses and individuals in DIFC as of 2023.
- Home to more than 120 of the world’s wealthiest families and individuals, with a total net worth exceeding USD 1trn.
- Updated DIFC Family Arrangements Regulations provide greater privacy through a Private Registry option.


