It is impossible to overstate the importance of families in creating the fabric of Gulf society, and the business world is no exception. Family businesses continue to be major contributors to Gulf economies and many have built themselves up into major players in the region’s economy. However, not enough attention has been paid to the distinctive issues facing today’s businesses.

A niche, by-invitation-only group of family business executives, academics, and top professionals from relevant industries at this conference will aim to bridge this gap by delving into how family concerns can deal with the complex issues of operating in today’s business environment, including how best to balance professional and personal relationships among family members, and the choices that come along with recruiting non-family members into the leadership of the business.