The 12th Middle East Family Office Summit successfully concluded its two-day residency in Dubai on December 16, 2025, solidifying its status as the premier gathering for the region’s most influential wealth owners.
Hosted by Alea Global Group, the event brought together a distinguished assembly of 111 single family offices and 24 elite service providers, maintaining a strictly curated 78:22 ratio to ensure an intimate environment focused on peer-to-peer exchange and high-level networking.
The summit was supported by two primary sponsors: Markin Asset Management and The Rocket Corporation, both of whom played pivotal roles in leading the event’s technical and visionary discussions.
Day 1: Redefining luxury and the future of space
The opening day focused on the rapid evolution of the Gulf’s economic landscape. The keynote panel, “The Gulf in Motion,” explored how regional nations are pivoting away from oil dependency toward technology and innovation. Experts from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE discussed the legal and financial shifts necessary to support this transition.
A highlight of the afternoon was the session “Redefining Luxury,” which examined how modern High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) are shifting their focus from material possessions to exclusive experiences, biohacking, and “longevity” health trends. The day took a futuristic turn with a special presentation by Issey Ryu Itahashi, CEO of The Rocket Corporation, who outlined a bold vision for the GCC to become a global space superpower and a primary provider of international telecommunications.
The evening featured five specialized roundtables designed for deep-dive brainstorming:
- Markin Asset Management hosted a session on investing in technology with capital protection.
- The Rocket Corporation led discussions on rocket development and financing.
- Nomad Aviation focused on aircraft management and charter trends.
- White & Case LLP addressed legal risks in cross-jurisdictional investments.
- Black Castle Capital Partners explored private markets, focusing on gold trade finance and technology.
Day 2: The “Saudi Factor” and AI integration
The second day opened with a macroeconomic overview by Bloomberg’s Ziad Daoud, followed by a dedicated session on “The Saudi Factor.” Panelists explored how Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is acting as a “ripple effect” for the entire Middle East, creating unprecedented opportunities in venture capital and startup ecosystems.
Governance was a central theme, with sessions focused on transforming family operating businesses into institutionalized family offices to ensure multigenerational wealth preservation. As the afternoon progressed, the conversation shifted toward the cutting edge of technology. The panel “AI is Reshaping the Future” highlighted how Middle Eastern family offices are now partnering with sovereign wealth funds to invest in next-generation AI applications across healthcare and energy sectors.
The summit concluded with a critical look at “Quantum Risk,” where experts from Naoris Protocol warned family offices about the looming threats to digital security and the necessity of becoming “quantum-ready” to protect global capital.
Building legacies in the heart of Dubai
Beyond the formal sessions, the summit provided ample space for informal connection during networking lunches and a final cocktail reception. Delegates left with a clear roadmap for 2026, armed with insights into everything from real estate “smart bets” to the geopolitical nuances of the BRICS expansion.
As the 12th edition comes to a close, the Middle East Family Office Summit continues to be the definitive platform for the region’s elite to collaborate, innovate, and shape the economic future of the Gulf.
Alea Global Group would like to thank all sponsors of the event: Markin Asset Management, The Rocket Corporation, MFSA (Malta Financial Services Authority), The Business Family House, White & Case, NOMAD Aviation, ESAS, LandQuire, Black Castle Capital Partners Ltd, and KABUNI.
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