{"id":996,"date":"2025-10-13T13:33:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/ae\/insights\/balancing-legacy-with-digital-first-investing-in-the-middle-east\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T08:42:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T08:42:19","slug":"balancing-legacy-with-digital-first-investing-in-the-middle-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/ae\/insights\/balancing-legacy-with-digital-first-investing-in-the-middle-east\/","title":{"rendered":"Balancing legacy with digital-first investing in the Middle East\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-block standard-spacing  \">    <div class=\"container fade-in\">\n        <p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By Richard Surrency, Group Chief Commercial Officer<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Middle East stands at a pivotal moment as more than $1 trillion prepares to transfer to the next generation of family business heirs. This historic wealth transition is fundamentally reshaping how family offices approach governance, investment strategies and long-term planning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speaking to Neesha Salian at Gulf Business, I explored how predictive analytics can bridge generational divides, why governance structures are becoming increasingly formalised and how fund managers across the Gulf are responding to heightened demands for operational excellence, sustainability and stronger local presence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From data centre expansion to private markets growth, the region&#8217;s investment landscape is evolving rapidly; those who can balance tradition with innovation will be poised for success.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read the full interview by clicking below:<\/span><\/b><span 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