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Great seeing our MENA Family Office Landscape Report in partnership with HSBC Global Private Banking cited again - "Family offices across the Middle East and North Africa are recalibrating their investment strategies, emphasizing stability and selective diversification, according to a Campden Wealth and HSBC Global Private Banking report. Real estate remains a dominant asset class, accounting for 34 percent of portfolios and showing a net increase in interest of 44 percent, which reflects the difference between the share of family offices planning to raise their holdings and those intending to reduce them, demonstrating strong momentum in property investments. Bonds and commodities are also gaining traction, with net increases in interest of 33 percent and 50 percent, respectively, as family offices prioritize reliable asset classes amid global economic uncertainties. In contrast, MENA family groups show a limited appetite for expanding their exposure to private equity or debt, with minimal net change reported in these categories. This stands in stark contrast to family offices in Europe and North America, where private equity remains a primary focus. Despite the restrained interest in private equity overall, 58 percent of MENA family groups are active in VC, favoring early-stage investments such as angel and seed funding at 50 percent, as well as growth-stage opportunities at 50 percent. The findings reflect a measured approach, balancing traditional, stable investments with selective forays into innovation-driven sectors."