De Bacci Capital at GFOS: A Convergence of Royal Houses, Diplomacy, and Global Capital

De Bacci Capital was delighted to attend the Global Family Office Investment Summit (GFOIS), 29th Edition, held at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Beach in Dubai. Celebrating a decade of convening the world’s most influential families, the summit stood as one of the rare global platforms where royal houses, diplomats, sovereign-linked investors, and leading family offices convened with a shared focus on legacy, trust, and long-term stewardship.

Held under the patronage of Sheikha Jawaher Al Khalifa, the summit reflected Dubai’s role as a diplomatic and financial crossroads—bringing together centuries-old lineages alongside next-generation capital allocators.

Royal Houses & Noble Lineages in Attendance

The summit welcomed an exceptional representation of royal families, noble houses, and dynastic leaders from across the GCC, Africa, Europe, and beyond, including:

• H.H. Sheikh Yousef Al Abdullah Al-Sabah — Kuwait

• H.E. Sheikh Mansoor Bin Khalifa Al Thani — Qatar

• H.E. Sheikh Abdulrhman Abuhaimid — Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

• H.R.H. Prince Gharios El Chemor — USA / Middle East

• H.R.H. Princess Zamaswazi Dlamini Mandela — South Africa

• Her Majesty Queen Diambi Kabatusuila — Democratic Republic of Congo

• Princess Aljohara Al Saud — Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

• H.R.H. Princess Jawaher Bint Abdullah Al Saud — Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

This strong royal presence reinforced a timeless truth: capital stewardship has historically been inseparable from diplomacy, continuity, and honor—principles long upheld by noble families across continents.

Diplomats & Government Leaders

The diplomatic dimension of GFOIS was equally prominent, with senior officials and envoys shaping dialogue around cross-border capital, public–private collaboration, and national development strategies, including:

• H.E. Dr. Viorel Badea — Consul General of Romania to the UAE

• Ahmed Ziyan — Deputy Minister, Maldives

• Senior advisors and officials representing the governments of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and wider Europe and Africa  

Attending Investment Groups, Family Offices & Capital Platforms

The summit brought together 300+ global capital leaders, including principals and executives from some of the world’s most influential investment groups, family offices, and capital platforms, such as:

• Al Zayani Investments

• Al Hayat Group

• Sakal Group Family Office

• Nathan Family Office

• Elle Family Office

• Advani Family Office

• Araujo Family Office

• US Capital

• GlobalBoost

• Cobalt SFO Investments

• Lakeba Ventures

• Blockchain Founders Fund

• Talos Holdings

The presence of sovereign-linked investors, private equity leaders, venture capital funds, and multi-family offices highlighted a shared orientation toward patient capital, co-investment, and long-term value creation rather than speculative deployment.

A Natural Alignment with the De Bacci Noble Family

For the De Bacci Noble Family, whose European lineage spans over eight centuries, the summit represented a natural alignment rather than a coincidence. Historically, noble families have acted as bridges between diplomacy, capital, and social responsibility, safeguarding continuity across generations while adapting to changing economic realities.

De Bacci Capital continues this tradition by cultivating lifelong partnerships, prioritizing discretion and trust, and engaging with families and institutions that think beyond cycles and headlines.

The presence of royal houses, diplomats, and multigenerational capital at GFOIS reaffirmed a principle deeply embedded in our philosophy:

Legacy capital is not transactional.

It is relational, patient, and governed by honor.

Looking Ahead

The Global Family Office Investment Summit reaffirmed that the future of global investment will continue to be shaped by families who think in generations, leaders who balance influence with responsibility, and partnerships rooted in credibility and trust.

De Bacci Capital remains committed to working alongside royal families, diplomats, family offices, and global capital groups who share this long-term vision—quietly building alliances designed to endure.