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The MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2023 recognize the commendable achievements of banks and technology businesses for their delivery of smarter banking solutions and ability to drive real growth in an increasingly competitive regional market.

As a leading wealth manager in the GCC, The Family Office offers innovative investment solutions that preserve and grow the wealth of its clients across generations.  

In its endeavor to provide a superlative investment experience, The Family Office launched a digital investment platform to empower investors and democratize access to exclusive global private market opportunities. Based upon each user’s preferences and risk tolerance, the platform presents a customized asset allocation proposal and allows users to build an investment portfolio and simulate its performance over 10 years. Users also have access to a rich library of articles, whitepapers and webinars providing expert insights, investment analytics and educational content about the world of investments and markets to enable them to make sound investment decisions.

 in Bahrain, Dubai and its Riyadh-based wealth manager, 

The Family Office International Investment Company

, are regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, The Dubai Financial Services Authority and the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia, serving hundreds of families, individuals and investors. The firm helps clients achieve their wealth goals through custom-made investment strategies that cater to their unique needs.

The Family Office Co. BSC (c) is a Category 1 Investment Firm regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain C.R. No. 53871 dated 21/6/2004. Paid Up Capital: US$10,000,000. The Family Office Co. BSC (c) only offers products and services to ‘accredited investors’ as defined by the Central Bank of Bahrain.

The Family Office International Investment is a joint stock closed company owned by one person. Paid-up capital SR20 million. CR No. 7007701696.  Licensed by the Capital Market Authority (no. 17-182-30) to carry out arranging, advisory and managing investments and operating funds, with respect to securities.

The Family Office Company B.S.C. (c), DIFC Branch is a Recognized Company in the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) under registration number 6567 and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”).

The Family Office Company B.S.C. (c), DIFC Branch is not permitted to deal with Retail Clients (as defined in the DFSA’s Conduct of Business Module). Hence, only Non-Retail Clients should act upon this document.

During the MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2023 ceremony in Dubai on 11 May 2023, The Family Office was named the Best User Experience Solution Provider for its development of a user-friendly wealth management platform with comprehensive dashboards and services. 

The Family Office Named Best User Experience Solution Provider in MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2023

 During this event, His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud delivered the keynote speech and discussed globalization and its implications on humanity. “We must hedge against future implications by building our economy on stable foundations and making use of globalization opportunities and international relations for the prosperity of our citizens,” he said.

Abdulmohsin Al Omran, Founder and CEO of The Family Office, opened the conference showcasing the accomplishments of The Family Office throughout the years and its alignment with the core themes of Saudi Vision 2030. “We are very proud to be in Riyadh at a moment when Saudi Arabia is progressing very rapidly to be the leading financial center not only in the region, but in the world”, Al Omran said.

The conference also featured prominent speakers including Mohamed A. El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz; Abdulrahman Al-Rashed, Chairman of Al Arabiya’s Editorial Board; Amer Bisat, Managing Director and Head of Emerging Markets Fixed Income at BlackRock; Edward Siskind, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Cale Street Partners LLP; Jonathan Berger, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer at AS Birch Grove; Christopher Boehringer, Managing Director and Head of Europe at Oaktree’s Global Opportunities Strategy; Martin Mocker, Professor of Information Systems at ESB Business School in Reutlingen University; and Abdullah Obaikan, Chief Executive Officer at Obeikan Investment Group,who covered a wide range of topics including geopolitical and financial challenges, emerging markets, digital transformation, risks and opportunities in real estate, and others.

In addition, Salma AlRashid, Head of Delegation at Women 20 – G20; Noor AlFadhel, Executive Manager and Co-Owner of Mantech Co. Ltd.; and Noelle S. Al Jaweini, Chief of Cash Markets at the Saudi Exchange, held an insightful discussion about their story as women entrepreneurs and investment experts.

Previously, The Family Office had held the Global Asset Allocation Conference in Bahrain, Dubai and New York. Stepping into its 20th anniversary, the firm held this conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the future capital of finance.

The Family Office aims to preserve and grow the wealth of individuals and their families in the GCC to secure their financial future. By crafting tailor-made financial plans, the firm assists clients in protecting and building their wealth through diversified high-quality investments, ranging from private equity to real estate, technology and healthcare. The bespoke services include wealth management, asset management, building diversified portfolios and retirement planning. Learn more about The Family Office 

The Family Office in Bahrain, Dubai and its Riyadh-based wealth manager, The Family Office International Investment Company, are regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, The Dubai Financial Services Authority and the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia, serving hundreds of families, individuals and investors. The firm helps clients achieve their wealth goals through custom-made investment strategies that cater to their unique needs.

The Family Office, a leading wealth management company in the GCC, hosted its highly anticipated Global Asset Allocation Conference on May 2 at The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Riyadh. This exclusive invitation-only event brought together leading wealth management and investment experts from around the world to share their knowledge and expertise in the industry.

The Family Office Hosted Its Global Asset Allocation Conference in Riyadh with Top Wealth Management Experts

The new office will offer a wide range of wealth management services, including financial planning, investment advice, advising on building customized portfolios in private equity, private debt, real estate, direct funds and more to Professional Clients in the region. With a long track-record in the wealth management industry since 2004, The Family Office is committed to continuously provide the highest level of service to its clients.

"We are excited to expand our presence in the GCC and bring our expertise in wealth management to Dubai," said Abdulmohsin Al Omran, Founder and CEO of The Family Office. "Our team of experienced financial advisors is dedicated to helping investors achieve their financial goals, and we look forward to providing tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of investors in the UAE."

The new office in the DIFC will help investors in the UAE access top-tier exclusive private market opportunities in collaboration with major international asset managers, starting from US$300,000. The firm has recently availed direct investment funds in private equity starting from US$50,000.

The team of expert financial advisors at The Family Office provides advisory services to investors who need expert assistance in building customized portfolios that meet their specific financial needs.

In May 2022, The Family Office launched its digital wealth management platform which allows investors to create financial plans, assess their risk appetite, access international and exclusive private market opportunities in partnership with world-class asset managers, receive an asset allocation proposal then build and simulate their portfolio for 10 years, all within 10 minutes. This platform is a natural extension of the digital transformation journey which the company started in 2020 with the launch of its client application. 

The platform will soon become accessible to clients of the Dubai office.

Learn more about The Family Office digital platform available for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia 

The Family Office, a leading wealth manager in the GCC, is pleased to announce the inauguration of its new office in The Dubai International Financial Center (the “DIFC”) in the United Arab Emirates, its third office in the GCC after Riyadh and Manama. 

The Family Office Expands its Presence in the GCC Region, Inaugurating an Office in Dubai’s DIFC

By creating an account on the company platform, investors define their investment preferences, experiences and goals and select a funding plan. They then receive personalized proposals for their portfolios with details of their funding plan and start investing. 

For the funding plan, investors can choose to pay the full investment amount to get a faster allocation of exclusive opportunities or pay as they go until the minimum allocation amount for a new investment opportunity is reached.

The platform of The Family Office is the culmination of 18 years of efforts during which the company managed and grew wealth exceeding $2 billion for hundreds of wealthy individuals and families. The platform allows investors to discover global investment opportunities in private markets, build a customized portfolio and simulate its performance for more than 10 years. They can also view insights and investment analytics, and access global opportunities that were previously limited to major investors and build a portfolio corresponding to their investment preference and risk appetite.

The Family Office in Bahrain and its Riyadh-based wealth manager, The Family Office International Investment Company, are regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain and the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia, respectively, serving hundreds of families, individuals and investors. The firm helps clients achieve their wealth goals through custom-made investment strategies that cater to their unique needs.

The Family Office Co. BSC (c) is a Category 1 Investment Firm regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain C.R. No. 53871 dated 21/6/2004. Paid Up Capital: US$10,000,000. The Family Office Co. BSC (c) only offers products and services to ‘accredited investors’ as defined by the Central Bank of Bahrain. The Family Office Co. BSC (c) does not offer products or services in the US.

The Family Office International Investment is a joint-stock closed company owned by one person. Paid-up capital: SAR 20 million. CR No. 7007701696.

It was licensed by the Capital Market Authority (No. 17-182-30) to carry out arranging, advisory and managing investments and operating funds, with respect to securities.

The Family Office Co. BSC (c) and The Family Office International Investment are not licensed to provide credit and does not offer any such credit or lending products. All investments are subject to risks, including the possible loss of the money you invest. The investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are contained in the detailed offering materials on the company website; read and consider them carefully before investing.

The Family Office, a leading wealth management company in the Gulf Cooperation Council, announced a new service that allows investors to fund just 25% of their portfolio now and pay the rest monthly over up to five years. After launching the first digital wealth management platform of its kind in the region, the company is launching this service on its platform to allow investors to start investing in private markets without funding the entire commitment from day one.

Invest Now Pay Later with The Family Office

The Family Office supported Nusf by sponsoring and participating in the first workshop with a group of its Saudi staff. The company will extend its support and sponsorship to the second workshop that also focuses on financial literacy, business ethics, critical thinking, public speaking, and negotiation skills.

It is worth noting that Nusf is specialized in training women for executive positions and helping the professional development of Arab women in general and Saudi women specifically to lead in the corporate world. Saudi business owners wishing to participate in the second workshop can register on the following link: 

The Family Office supports the youth in general and females in particular through its “Young Professionals” program by inviting fresh graduates to enter the business world and be trained in various departments of the company. The company recently launched The Family Office Academy, a digital learning platform where female enrollment was twice that of males.

Understanding the importance of modernization, the company also launched in the beginning of the year the first digital wealth management platform of its kind in the GCC, allowing female and male investors alike to discover international investment opportunities in private markets, build a personalized portfolio and simulate its performance for more than 10 years.

You can join the platform on the following link: 

The Family Office International Investment is a joint stock closed company owned by one person. Paid-up capital SR20 million. CR No. 7007701696. Licensed by the Capital Market Authority (no. 17-182-30) to carry out arranging, advisory and managing investments and operating funds, with respect to securities.

After the great success of the first workshop held by the Arab Institute for Women's Empowerment (Nusf) as part of the leadership program for Saudi women, The Family Office, a leading wealth management company in the Gulf Cooperation Council, announces a second workshop entitled ‘Creative Business Leadership’ from 16 to 20 October.



The Family Office And The Arab Institute For Women's Empowerment Announce A Second Workshop As Part Of The Leadership Program For Saudi Women

The Family Office had previously announced its support of Nusf by sponsoring and participating in the leadership program for Saudi women with a group of its Saudi staff. It is worth noting that Nusf is specialized in training women for executive positions and helping the professional development of Arab women in general and Saudi women specifically to lead in the corporate world.

During a discussion, all the workshop participants agreed that they gained valuable insight and an exceptional experience in improving and strengthening business. The importance of the debate was reinforced by the participation of women from different backgrounds and fields.

You can join the platform on the following link: 

The Family Office, a leading wealth management company in the Gulf Cooperation Council, announced the conclusion of the “Creative Business Leadership Workshop” held by The Arab Institute for Women's Empowerment (Nusf) from 11 to 15 September as part of the leadership program for Saudi women. The workshop focused on financial literacy, business ethics, critical thinking, public speaking, and negotiation skills.



Conclusion Of First Workshop In Partnership Between The Family Office And The Arab Institute For Women's Empowerment

Nusf is a leading institution specialized in training women for executive positions. It aims at helping the professional development of Arab women in general and Saudi women specifically to lead in the corporate world, make a positive economic and social impact and contribute to the achievement of Vision 2030 that aims to promote the vital role of women by increasing women’s participation to 30%.

The workshop will be conducted in English and Arabic and will focus on the following competencies: financial literacy, business ethics, critical thinking, public speaking, and negotiation skills. The Family Office is participating in these interactive sessions with a group of its Saudi staff. It is noteworthy that The Family Office supports the youth in general and females in particular through its “Young Professionals” program by inviting fresh graduates to enter the business world and be trained in various departments of the company.

The Family Office, a leading wealth management company in the Gulf Cooperation Council, has always sought to support and empower women. In this respect, the company today revealed its support of The Arab Institute for Women's Empowerment (Nusf) by participating in the leadership program for Saudi women. The program covers several workshops starting with the “Creative Business Leadership Workshop” to be held from 11 to 15 September.



Supporting Saudi Women In A Partnership Between The Family Office And The Arab Institute For Women's Empowerment

the independent investment arm of The Family Office, has appointed Axel Hörger as Chief Executive Officer.

Axel has a wealth of experience in the financial industry that spans over nearly three decades. He previously served as Chairman and Co-Founder of American International Bank Acquisition Corp., CEO of Lombard International Assurance (Europe), and CEO of UBS Deutschland AG. Previously, Mr. Hörger was the Managing Director for Asset Management (Europe, Middle East and Africa) at Goldman Sachs for 16 years. Axel holds a master’s degree in business administration - international economics and finance -from Goethe University.

Abdulmohsin Al Omran, President of the Board of Petiole Asset Management AG and Founder and CEO of The Family Office, welcomed Axel saying, "Petiole Asset Management AG will greatly benefit from the experience and expertise that Axel brings to our business and will help lead it into its next chapter. Under the leadership of Axel, Petiole Asset Management will continue its path towards innovation and digitization. We wish our new CEO the best of luck on this new journey”.

Axel has a wealth of experience in the financial industry that spans over nearly three decades. 

Axel Hörger Appointed CEO Of Petiole Asset Management AG, Investment Arm Of The Family Office

World AI Awards celebrates innovators, entrepreneurs and solution providers, and honors their constant endeavors in the field of AI and related technologies. It aims to recognize breakthroughs in adopting and implementing AI in the Middle East and North Africa.

The Family Office has been at the forefront of technological innovation in the sector, using AI to revolutionize its processes and services and raise the bar for financial institutions worldwide.

In May 2022, The Family Office launched its digital wealth management platform which allows investors to create financial plans, assess their risk appetite, access international and exclusive private market opportunities in partnership with world-class asset managers, receive an asset allocation proposal then build and simulate their portfolio for 10 years, all within 10 minutes. This new platform is a natural extension of the digital transformation journey which the company started in 2020 with the launch of its client application.

Abdulmohsin Al Omran, Founder and CEO of The Family Office, celebrated this achievement, saying: “we are constantly investing in technology, namely AI, to further simplify our clients wealth management experience. Our investment into digitization and technology helps us cater to our clients’ needs in an ever-changing world.”

To learn more about the new digital platform The Family Office has launched, please click

The Family Office, the leading wealth manager in the GCC, has long been invested in digitizing its business model to offer clients the highest level of convenience and ease in their wealth preservation journey. The Family Office has adopted multiple technologies over the years, including artificial intelligence (AI). In recognition of its achievements, The Family Office won the Best AI Use-Case Award (private sector – financial services) at the World AI Show and Awards in Dubai held on May 25 and 26, 2022.

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