Tharawat Family Business forum from family businesses for family businesses
Tharawat was founded by several families from all over the Middle East and North Africa to respond to a need for more exchange and dialogue.
Foreword
Dear Friends I would like to thank you for your interest in the Tharawat Family Business Forum. Tharawat was founded by several families from all over the Middle East and North Africa to respond to a need for more exchange and dialogue. From the cornershop, run by two brothers, to the family-owned multi-national conglomerate – the fact is that family businesses are the commercial backbones of our region. Their long-term strategies and strong bond with society and all their stakeholders makes them invaluable assets in any high growth economy. At Tharawat we believe in the importance of a strong, independent private sector driven support system. Business families can meet amongst peers, exchange thoughts and create new opportunities. Our dedicated membership base and our strong partners enable us to develop our vision and go forward in our strive to serve our business community. The responsibility to create a better future for the generations to come lies in our hands! Dr. Hischam El Agamy Founder and Executive Director Tharawat Family Business Forum
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The Tharawat Family Business Forum was founded in 2006 as an independent, non-profit, private sector business network for Arabian family-owned companies.
Who we are
About the Tharawat Family Business Forum The Tharawat Family Business Forum was founded in 2006 as an independent, non-profit, private sector business network for Arabian family-owned companies. With around 80%* of businesses in the Arab world being family-owned, their sustainability and growth is crucial for the region and its economy. Tharawat supports the family business community by providing educational programs, thought leadership, networking opportunities, and a platform for the inter-generational and inter-regional exchange of knowledge and experience. The Tharawat Family Business Forum is an exclusive membership organisation, with activities both for its members, as well as for the wider business community. As a membership organisation, it is the members of Tharawat that drive its activities. Our members and friends share the vision to support the community and contribute to the regional economy through education, exchange, and dialogue. * Number is an estimate from various sources.
Our Vision The Tharawat Family Business Forum is an independent, non-profit, private sector business network for Arabian family-owned companies. Family businesses are the pillars of the Middle Eastern and North African economies, and their sustainability is crucial to the region. Our vision is to be the prime hub for family businesses in the Middle East, Levant and North Africa; support family businesses in their strive for sustainability and to overall have a positive impact on our societies; build a strong, independent community of family businesses to share knowledge, experience, and best practices; develop potential business opportunities for family businesses within and outside our region; contribute to the regional economy through education, research and open dialogue on business matters; be a model amongst the regional non-profit private sector initiatives and have a professional approach in all our activities.
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Who we are
Funding In our pledge to remaining an independent and transparent non-profit organisation, Tharawat’s activities are solely financed through membership fees, donations, and occasional sponsorships.
Our Organisation Headquarters Our Middle Eastern headquarters are in Dubai, UAE, where Tharawat was founded in 2006. However, our reach is regional, and from Dubai we cover North Africa, the Levant and the Arabian Gulf. Our structure Tharawat follows a social business model, and is a not for profit membership organization. Whilst we operate like a business, all our profits are 100% re-invested into our organization and activities. Our Advisory Board and Executive Committee The Tharawat Advisory Board and Executive Committee consist of leaders of family businesses from all over our region, who steer Tharawat’s activities and oversee its strategy and development. To find out more about our Advisory Board and Executive Committee, please visit www.tharawat.org/aboutus.php Our Management Team The Tharawat Management Team is lead by Dr. Hischam El Agamy, the founder and Executive Director of Tharawat. Joined by his family members, Tharawat is a family-run organisation in itself, making it a true “from family business, for family business” initiative.
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The members of Tharawat have a vision to support the community and contribute to the regional economy through education and dialogue.
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Our Community Since its foundation, the members of the Tharawat Family Business Forum have formed a strong community of family business members, who are interested to start a conversation on common challenges and exploring opportunities, as well as exchanging best practices. The Tharawat community includes members of all generations, and all walks of life, leading to a constant and captivating dialogue with a strong focus on peer learning experiences.
National Family Business Associations – Our Partners The Tharawat Family Business Forum welcomes the creation of national family business associations throughout the Arab region. As a regional association, Tharawat’s main goal is the building of a strong, connected family business community in the Arab world with a focus on family business sustainability beyond several generations. Therefore, we strongly encourage and support the creation of independent national family business associations that are non-profit, bottom-up private sector initiatives with non-commercial goals such as education, research, advocacy, business networking and the overall support of family-owned businesses in the Arab region. Our partnerships with such organisations are at the core of our long-term vision for family businesses in our region.
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Tharawat Events Tharawat hosts several events in the Middle East, North Africa and internationally throughout the year. Our events have the aim to be highly informative, facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience, as well as be a platform for business networking. Past events include: International and Regional family business conferences Networking Dinners Workshops and Seminars for family members Business Talks Industry Gatherings Attendance to Tharawat events is exclusive for family members of business owning families from the MENA and beyond. Tharawat aims to hold commercial and marketing content to an absolute minimum at its events. This is in light of creating an atmosphere conducive to honest and open exchange amongst peers. For more information on Tharawat conferences and the events calendar, please visit www.tharawatconferences.org
Tharawat Programs In our effort to contribute to the career and personal development of family business leaders in the Arab world, Tharawat collaborates with leading international institutions to offer a variety of programs and learning experiences.
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Arabian NextGen An important part of the Tharawat Family Business Forum, Arabian NextGen is the platform for the next generation of family businesses. It is the vision of Arabian NexGen to support the next generation of family business leaders in their professional and personal development, and to have a positive impact on the sustainability of family businesses in the Arabian region. Arabian NextGen acts as a knowledge hub and networking platform for young family members from business-owning families through online platforms, events, education and professional development, as well as coaching. For more information on Arabian NextGen, please visit www.arabian-nextgen.org or www.tharawat.org/youngprograms.
Family Business Thought Leadership and Research In a region, where around 80% of all businesses are family-owned and family-run, the lack of data, statistics and relevant background information is a true challenge. As part of its mandate, the Tharawat Family Business Forum is committed to developing thought leadership and supporting relevant research in the Middle East and North Africa. Through collaborations with regional and international partners, we aim to contribute to a more transparent business environment with ever growing opportunities for our community.
Tharawat Family Business Services Family businesses and their lifecycles are unique. At every point in time families are facing demands from within the family, from the business, and from stakeholders and society. As a special support to family business leaders, and their families, Tharawat offers private, in-house workshops for families to address the following topics: Family Governance Individual career development and talent management Ownership Governance Young generation integration and development www.tharawat.org
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Tharawat is a constantly growing and changing community of family businesses from the Middle East and North Africa.
Our Member Families
Our Members Tharawat is a constantly growing and changing community of family businesses from the Middle East and North Africa. Our founding members include the following families:
Nafais Holding Crescent Group Al Ghurair Investment LLC Nasser Bin Abdullatif Al Serkal Est. Elnefeidi Group
Al Fozan Group Al Khorayef Group Al Nahla Group Al Obeikan Investments Group Almajdouie Group Binzagr Group Dr. S. Al Habib Medical Group Kadi Group Holding Khalid Ali Alturki & Sons (Alturki) Shade Group Zamil Group
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The Zubair Corporation W.J. Towell Group of Companies Automotive & Machinery Trading Center (AMTC) HSA Group
The Membership benefits Tharawat member families have access to several benefits: Seats in Tharawat networking events for the family members; Seats in Tharawat executive education sessions with international experts; Access to Arabian NextGen platform for the young generation members of the family; Advisory services on family governance structures; Access to Tharawat thought leadership; Access to all Tharawat sponsored research and reports; Subscription to Tharawat magazine; Access to a growing international network of family businesses and professionals and business opportunities. The members of Tharawat have a vision to support the community and contribute to the regional economy through education and dialogue.
How to become a Member Family? Membership in the Tharawat Family Business Forum is reserved for family businesses from the Middle East and North Africa. Applying families should comply with the following conditions: Owning and/or running a well-established Arab family business with long standing regional and/or international business activities, operating from the Arab world; Business activities in more than 2 industries; Family business where at least the 2nd generation is in charge; Family business in which at least 2 family members are active.
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As a regional association, Tharawat’s main goal is the building of a strong, connected family business community in the Arab world with a focus on family business sustainability beyond several generations.
Contact us
Contact Us Tharawat Family Business Forum Office 408, 4th Floor, Loft Office 1, Entrance C P. O. Box 502589 Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE Phone: Fax:
+971 (0)4 452 6578 +971 (0)4 452 4873
Email: info@tharawat.org Websites: www.tharawat.org www.tharawatconferences.org www.arabian-nextgen.org
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