the 25th Anniversary Global Family Office Investment Summit

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.”