  Day 2 of the 25th Anniversary Edition of the Global Family Office Investment Summit, in collaboration with Lives Amplified – Global Institution of World Leaders, in Dubai was simply amazing! It is bittersweet truly a remarkable gathering of international investors, visionary entrepreneurs, and prominent business families from across the world, that reunited again for the 25th annive edition of the Summit, that welcomed over 300 distinguished delegates whose presence and participation elevated the conversations, connections, and opportunities shared throughout the event. We began the day with a powerful Female Leadership Breakfast hosted by Claudia Pinto, Head of Philanthropy & Sustainability for H.H. Sheikh Marwan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Once again, Hussein Sayed, CFA, CMT, Anchor at CNBC Arabia, masterfully guided the day’s program as our Master of Ceremonies. Throughout the day, we tackled some of the most timely and impactful topics shaping the global investment landscape, from real estate and family office co-investing to philanthropy, digital assets, and the evolving dynamics of family businesses. A standout moment was the Exclusive Keynote by H.H. Shaikha Jawaher Al Khalifa, titled “The Power of Collective Support – How Women Can Build Each Other’s Success Stories.” In a particularly meaningful moment, my co-hosts and I had the honour of receiving a special award from H.H. Sheikh Marwan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum - presented by Claudia Pinto, in recognition of celebrating the milestone 25th edition of the Summit. It was a deeply humbling acknowledgment of a journey built on trust, collaboration, and shared purpose. The 25th Edition Summit so memorable to shaping a better future through collaboration and innovation are what make this community so special. Hosting the summit Sir Ritossa expressed Special thanks to, “fellow co-hosts Mohamed Al Ali, CEO of Al Ali Holdings, and Lives Amplified - Global Institution of World Leaders, chaired by Dr. Steven V. Melnik. We appreciate your support of this milestone edition which builds on a legacy of fostering innovation and strengthening international ties, a mission that has never been more relevant. Congratulations to our esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award recipients: H.H. Shaikha Jawaher Al Khalifa; Ahmed Alnaqbi, Group CEO at Ali Mousa Holding; Brian Rose, Founder and CEO of London Real; and George Atallah, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Bethram Holdings. Previous Lifetime Achievement Award recipients such as Khalid Al Zayani, Honorary Chairman of Alzayani Investments; Yassin Al Suroor, Founder & CEO at A’amal Group; Maher Al Kaabi, Advisor to Group Chairman & Independent Board Member, Alserkal Group of Companies, Member, UAE Circular Economy Council; and HADI AL ALAWI, Chairman of Al Hayat Group, were also quite special.” 
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Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro
Dubai, UAE – May 01, 2025 Microsoft delivered beats across all key segments in its third quarter fiscal earnings, a result that will not only lift shares but also the broader tech sector and the S&P 500. Coming into these earnings, investors had question marks over AI demand after backing away from some data centre projects. Microsoft, though, has quickly quashed those concerns, delivering a massive 35% sales growth in constant currency from Azure, well above expectations of 30% and showing how well they’re monetising AI. Total revenue in the fiscal third quarter jumped 13% to USD$70.1 billion, while adjusted profit was USD$3.46 a share. Capex in the quarter jumped to USD$21.4 billion, lower than last quarter - the first time drop quarter on quarter in two years - but capex for the full-year remains unchanged. Importantly, Microsoft expects operating margins to lift slightly year-over-year despite its massive spending, which shows why Microsoft is a money-making machine. For investors, this is exactly the type of result you want to see, solid fundamentals with plenty of long-term promise. This result once again shows that Microsoft’s not just riding the AI wave; it’s driving it. OpenAI is firing on all cylinders, Azure growth is powering ahead, and this will only drive top-line growth over the year ahead, showing that its AI investments are already bearing fruit. And with a cash pile of $USD80 billion, it has all the tools to keep investing in what’s next. Meta This was a strong report from Meta in the face of a trade war that left question marks over advertising demand. But Meta crushed those concerns with a 16% revenue leap to USD$42.31 billion, topping forecasts of USD$41.4 billion. A looming TikTok ban in the U.S. likely steered advertisers to Meta’s platforms, and its raised revenue guidance signals confidence in sustained ad momentum. Despite capex continuing to grow, operating margins jumped to 41%, up from 38% last year. That’s a big relief for investors scarred by 2022’s huge spending, but shrinking margins and revenue. This time, Meta’s AI investments are paying dividends, and its outlay on AI is clearly warranted, helping to drive an ad-pricing gain of 10% through its AI tools. With over 3 billion daily active users across its apps, Meta is in a golden position to monetise consumer AI adoption. These numbers show that it’s hitting the nail on the head right now, and its increased capex guidance for the year ahead shows its confidence in its AI efforts. |
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