The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers to advance the interests of Dubai’s family businesses ecosystem. The centre works closely with key public and private sector stakeholders to support the sustainable success of family businesses, leveraging strategic partnerships to shape innovative solutions that drive the sector’s growth.
Ensure the long-term continuity and success of family businesses of all sizes operating across diverse industries.
Provide knowledge-transfer, education, and networking platforms to prepare the next generation of family business owners.
Serve as a reference point for research and advocacy, influencing policies and highlighting the economic and social contributions of family businesses.
Form partnerships to leverage resources, increase impact, and promote the adoption of best practices in governance among family businesses.
Family businesses are an essential component of the business community and among the key contributors to the national economy.
90%
Up to 90% of private companies in the UAE are family businesses.
70%
Family businesses employ more than 70% of the private sector's workforce.
40%
Family businesses contribute around 40% to the UAE's national GDP.
Backbone of the Economy
Family businesses have been crucial to the UAE's economic stability and growth.
Developed in affiliation with a globally renowned educational institution, the Dubai Family Business Management Programme targets the second tier of succession in the leadership of Dubai-based family businesses who are committed to successfully achieving continuity across generations. The programme's primary objective is to equip the next generation of owners with the specialised knowledge and unique leadership skills necessary to lead a family business effectively.
Application Criteria
Applicants should:
Programme Duration
Five months.
Next cycle dates to be announced soon.
Next-gen leaders must win the trust of their elders and earn the right to operate at the top level. In order to succeed, it is imperative they have the knowledge, skills, and mindset to become the leaders of tomorrow. Developed in partnership with PwC Middle East, the Next-Gen Family Businesses Training Programme is a strategic upskilling initiative designed to ensure the sustainable growth of your business and empower the next generation of leaders. The programme is 75% sponsored by the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses.Next-gen leaders will be equipped with the human, technical, and digital skills required to create sustained value for the family business. The programme focuses on practical leadership skills and empowers the next-gen to lead their businesses successfully in the new world.
Outcomes
By the end of this programme, your next-gen leaders will:
Programme Modules
Programme Fees & Terms
Programme Duration
Five-day Programme:
Next training coming soon!
1 May 2025
10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
The event will highlight the new UAE Family Business Law, which introduces a comprehensive legal framework designed to strengthen business continuity, governance, and succession planning for family-owned enterprises.
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses has partnered with leading global institutions to deliver world-class training programmes designed to equip the next generation of family business leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive.
The Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA) is designed for those who work with multi-generational families who own an operating business.The programme consists of four required courses, which are offered quarterly and include online self-paced lessons, readings, videos, assignments, and quizzes.AED 12,850 (excluding VAT)
The Certificate in Family Wealth Advising (CFWA) is designed for those who work with multi-generational families whose activities centre on a portfolio of investments, a family office, philanthropic initiatives, etc. The programme consists of four required courses, which are offered quarterly and include online self-paced lessons, readings, videos, assignments, and quizzes.AED 12,850 (excluding VAT)
The Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA) is designed for those who work with multi-generational families who own an operating business.The programme consists of four required courses, which are offered quarterly and include online self-paced lessons, readings, videos, assignments, and quizzes.AED 12,850 (excluding VAT)
The Certificate in Family Wealth Advising (CFWA) is designed for those who work with multi-generational families whose activities centre on a portfolio of investments, a family office, philanthropic initiatives, etc. The programme consists of four required courses, which are offered quarterly and include online self-paced lessons, readings, videos, assignments, and quizzes.AED 12,850 (excluding VAT)
The Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA) is designed for those who work with multi-generational families who own an operating business.The programme consists of four required courses, which are offered quarterly and include online self-paced lessons, readings, videos, assignments, and quizzes.AED 12,850 (excluding VAT)
The Certificate in Family Wealth Advising (CFWA) is designed for those who work with multi-generational families whose activities centre on a portfolio of investments, a family office, philanthropic initiatives, etc. The programme consists of four required courses, which are offered quarterly and include online self-paced lessons, readings, videos, assignments, and quizzes.AED 12,850 (excluding VAT)
Enrolment in both certificates is available at a discounted rate of AED 18,850. This special package comes with additional benefits, including:
DCFB has created an innovative platform to aid you in assessing the maturity of crucial governance aspects within your family business. The Family Business Governance Assessment Tool includes assessment questions and valuable insights carefully designed to help you evaluate your current governance status and formulate actionable steps for improvement. These questions have been developed in accordance with expert insights, regulatory trends, and leading practices in the realm of family business governance.
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses offers tailored advisory services designed to support the long-term sustainability, governance, and growth of family enterprises. Through in-depth assessments, strategic planning, and customised frameworks, we empower your business to enhance decision-making structures, align around shared values, and prepare for multi-generational success.
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