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UAE Tops Global Ranking for Emerging Family Office Destinations

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The UAE topped the global ranking of emerging destinations for family offices, according to a report by the Global Intelligence Unit of Global Citizen Solutions. The UAE scored 74 points overall, achieving perfect scores in regulation and taxation. The Dubai International Financial Centre recorded 1,408 family-related entities by the end of June 2026, representing a 36% year-on-year increase. Qatar ranked second, followed by Malaysia and Italy.

From gulfnews.com

Why it matters

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The ranking reflects the UAE's attractive regulatory and tax environment and its increasingly sophisticated financial infrastructure. The expansion of specialized services catering to ultra-high-net-worth families highlights the growing establishment of family office activities in the region.

From gulfnews.com

Who's involved

  • UAETopped the global ranking for emerging destinations for family offices.
  • QatarRanked second in the global assessment for family office destinations.
  • ItalyRanked fifth in the global assessment for family office destinations.
  • MalaysiaRanked fourth in the global assessment for family office destinations.
  • DubaiHome to the Dubai International Financial Centre, which recorded significant growth in family-related entities.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • UAESpeculative

    Could see increased capital inflow due to the validation of its attractive regulatory and tax environment.

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