ADGM Academy and Abu Dhabi Family Business Council Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Family Business Excellence
Abu Dhabi, 17 September 2025
Abu Dhabi, September 2025 – ADGM Academy (ADGMA), the knowledge arm of ADGM, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council (ADFBC), an affiliate of the Abu Dhabi Chamber. This landmark partnership reflects a joint commitment to strengthening the family business ecosystem and ensuring long-term resilience, growth, and generational continuity.
Under this agreement, ADGMA and ADFBC will collaborate to design and deliver advanced training programmes, educational seminars, and capacity-building initiatives tailored to the unique needs of family businesses. Key areas of focus include:
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Family governance and succession planning
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Wealth management and global best practices
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Leadership and entrepreneurship development
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Conflict resolution and family cohesion strategies
Beyond training, the partnership will harness ADGM Academy’s research capabilities and global network of experts to deliver practical workshops, digital learning tools, and thought leadership content. Dedicated events featuring international speakers will also be organised to address the evolving needs of family business leaders in the region.
The MoU signing ceremony took place at the ADGM Academy Innovation Hub in the presence of H.E. Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, and H.E. Khaled Al Fahim, Chairman of ADFBC and Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber. The agreement was formalised by Mansoor Jaffar, CEO of ADGM Academy & Research Centre, and H.E. Ali Mohamad Al Marzooqi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber.
Leadership Insights
“This partnership with the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council reinforces ADGM Academy’s commitment to driving national development and knowledge transfer. Family businesses form the backbone of the UAE’s economy, and together, we aim to equip them with the tools, skills, and strategic foresight to thrive across generations, with both agility and confidence.”
– Mansoor Jaffar, CEO, ADGM Academy and Research Centre
“This agreement marks a milestone in strengthening Abu Dhabi’s business environment and competitiveness regionally and globally. Our collaboration with ADGM Academy underscores our commitment to supporting family businesses, helping them adopt global best practices that ensure continuity and growth across generations. By equipping them with tools in governance, strategy, and competitiveness, we enable them to seize opportunities and reinforce their vital role in diversifying the economy and driving a knowledge- and innovation-based future.”
– H.E. Ali Mohamad Al Marzooqi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber
As the knowledge arm of Abu Dhabi’s international financial centre, ADGM Academy continues to play a pivotal role in capacity building, innovation, and talent development, positioning Abu Dhabi as a hub for excellence in finance, business, and beyond.