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Entrepreneur
3 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Dubai Centre for Family Businesses launches first Family Business Advisors Directory in Dubai
Family businesses seeking expert consultancy support can use the directory to identify the most suitable advisors across a wide range of management disciplines and sectors. You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the launch of the first comprehensive directory of family business advisors in Dubai. The initiative seeks to empower family-owned businesses to effectively and efficiently access specialised consultancy services across a wide range of administrative and operational areas. The directory serves as an effective tool for connecting family businesses with 56 trusted advisors. The curated list features a diverse group of experienced family business advisors, categorised into two groups: those with extensive practical expertise in advising family enterprises, and certified consultants who have completed the Certified Family Business Advisor (CFBA) and Certified Family Wealth Advisor (CFWA) programs delivered by the centre in partnership with the Family Firm Institute (FFI). Family businesses seeking expert consultancy support can use the directory to identify the most suitable advisors across a wide range of management disciplines and sectors. These include the development of governance frameworks (both family and corporate), restructuring, succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, mediation, and commercial dispute resolution. Each advisor featured in the directory has a dedicated profile outlining their professional background, relevant certifications related to family business advisory, and areas of specialisation, together with direct contact information. The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses launched its Family Business Advisor Certification Programme in 2023 in collaboration with the Family Firm Institute (FFI), the world's leading organisation for research, education, and thought leadership on family enterprises. The programme offers professional certifications for qualified advisors whose expertise can enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of family businesses. Developed in collaboration with FFI, the certification framework aims to create a trusted pool of accredited advisors that family businesses can confidently engage with. Through this partnership, family businesses also gain access to a wide range of resources and publications, as well as the opportunity to enrol in FFI's Global Education Network (GEN) certification programmes, which include the CFBA and CFWA programs. Participants benefit from comprehensive skills development opportunities to better serve their family business clients. Launched under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers in May 2023, the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses is entrusted with ensuring the growth and long-term sustainability of family businesses in Dubai. The centre is dedicated to further developing this vital sector and enhancing its economic contribution to support Dubai's future development plans. The centre works closely with partners from the public and private sectors and provides support to all family businesses operating in Dubai.
Arabian Business
4 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai Chambers launches first family business advisor directory with 56 trusted consultants
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses has launched the first directory of family business advisors in Dubai, connecting family-owned enterprises with 56 trusted consultants across multiple sectors. The centre, which operates under Dubai Chambers, created the initiative to help family businesses access consultancy services in administrative and operational areas, according to a statement by the Emirates News Agency (WAM). The directory features two categories of advisors: those with practical expertise in advising family enterprises, and certified consultants who completed the Certified Family Business Advisor (CFBA) and Certified Family Wealth Advisor (CFWA) programmes. The centre delivers these programmes in partnership with the Family Firm Institute (FFI). Dubai Chambers launches directory of family business advisors Family businesses can use the platform to identify advisors across management disciplines and sectors including governance framework development for both family and corporate structures, restructuring, succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, mediation, and commercial dispute resolution. Each advisor profile contains their background, certifications related to family business advisory, areas of specialisation, and contact information. The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses launched its Family Business Advisor Certification Programme in 2023 through collaboration with FFI, described as the world's leading organisation for research, education, and thought leadership on family enterprises. The programme provides certifications for advisors whose expertise can enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of family businesses. The certification framework, developed with FFI, aims to create a pool of accredited advisors that family businesses can engage with confidence. The partnership gives family businesses access to resources and publications, plus the opportunity to enrol in FFI's Global Education Network (GEN) certification programmes, which include the CFBA and CFWA programmes.
Emirates 24/7
4 days ago
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Dubai Centre for Family Businesses launches first Family Business Advisors Directory in Dubai
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the launch of the first comprehensive directory of family business advisors in Dubai. The initiative seeks to empower family-owned businesses to effectively and efficiently access specialised consultancy services across a wide range of administrative and operational areas. The directory serves as an effective tool for connecting family businesses with 56 trusted advisors. The curated list features a diverse group of experienced family business advisors, categorised into two groups: those with extensive practical expertise in advising family enterprises, and certified consultants who have completed the Certified Family Business Advisor (CFBA) and Certified Family Wealth Advisor (CFWA) programmes delivered by the centre in partnership with the Family Firm Institute (FFI). Family businesses seeking expert consultancy support can use the directory to identify the most suitable advisors across a wide range of management disciplines and sectors. These include the development of governance frameworks (both family and corporate), restructuring, succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, mediation, and commercial dispute resolution. Each advisor featured in the directory has a dedicated profile outlining their professional background, relevant certifications related to family business advisory, and areas of specialisation, together with direct contact information. The centre launched its Family Business Advisor Certification Programme in 2023 in collaboration with the Family Firm Institute (FFI), the world's leading organisation for research, education, and thought leadership on family enterprises. The programme offers professional certifications for qualified advisors whose expertise can enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of family businesses. Developed in collaboration with FFI, the certification framework aims to create a trusted pool of accredited advisors that family businesses can confidently engage with. Through this partnership, family businesses also gain access to a wide range of resources and publications, as well as the opportunity to enrol in FFI's Global Education Network (GEN) certification programmes, which include the CFBA and CFWA programmes. Participants benefit from comprehensive skills development opportunities to better serve their family business clients.
Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Centre for Family Businesses launches first family business advisors directory in Dubai
The directory features a comprehensive registry of specialised consultants across various management disciplines and sectors, including restructuring, succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, mediation, and commercial dispute resolution. Dubai, UAE – The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the launch of the first comprehensive directory of family business advisors in Dubai. The initiative seeks to empower family-owned businesses to effectively and efficiently access specialised consultancy services across a wide range of administrative and operational areas. The directory serves as an effective tool for connecting family businesses with 56 trusted advisors. The curated list features a diverse group of experienced family business advisors, categorised into two groups: those with extensive practical expertise in advising family enterprises, and certified consultants who have completed the Certified Family Business Advisor (CFBA) and Certified Family Wealth Advisor (CFWA) programmes delivered by the centre in partnership with the Family Firm Institute (FFI). Family businesses seeking expert consultancy support can use the directory to identify the most suitable advisors across a wide range of management disciplines and sectors. These include the development of governance frameworks (both family and corporate), restructuring, succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, mediation, and commercial dispute resolution. Each advisor featured in the directory has a dedicated profile outlining their professional background, relevant certifications related to family business advisory, and areas of specialisation, together with direct contact information. The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses launched its Family Business Advisor Certification Programme in 2023 in collaboration with the Family Firm Institute (FFI), the world's leading organisation for research, education, and thought leadership on family enterprises. The programme offers professional certifications for qualified advisors whose expertise can enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of family businesses. Developed in collaboration with FFI, the certification framework aims to create a trusted pool of accredited advisors that family businesses can confidently engage with. Through this partnership, family businesses also gain access to a wide range of resources and publications, as well as the opportunity to enrol in FFI's Global Education Network (GEN) certification programmes, which include the CFBA and CFWA programmes. Participants benefit from comprehensive skills development opportunities to better serve their family business clients. Launched under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers in May 2023, the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses is entrusted with ensuring the growth and long-term sustainability of family businesses in Dubai. The centre is dedicated to further developing this vital sector and enhancing its economic contribution to support Dubai's future development plans. The centre works closely with partners from the public and private sectors and provides support to all family businesses operating in Dubai. To access the Dubai Family Business Consultants Directory, please visit About Dubai Chambers Dubai Chambers is a non-profit public entity that supports Dubai's vision as a global player by empowering businesses, delivering innovative value-added services, and unlocking access to influential networks. In March 2021, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the restructuring of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and the formation of three chambers for the emirate, namely Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai International Chamber, and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, which now operate under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers.
