Community
Relationships built on trust
A peer circle, regionally and globally, where you connect deeply, built on trust rather than transaction.
By families, for families, together across generations
Ownership that matters.
FBC unites and strengthens family businesses across the GCC through community, learning and collective impact.
01 · Why FBC
The decisions that shape a family enterprise are rarely business decisions alone.
They carry questions of family, ownership, legacy and leadership. FBC brings together peers who understand that complexity first-hand — creating a trusted space for better judgement and stronger continuity.
Learning
Equip every generation
Best practices, insights and capabilities that strengthen decisions in both family and business.
Impact
A stronger collective voice
Families working together to shape positive change across the Gulf.
02 · Membership
A circle built around the realities of ownership.
Membership connects Gulf business families to the peers, perspectives and global relationships that help each generation move forward with confidence.
Trusted peers
Candid relationships with families navigating familiar questions.
Practical learning
Stronger approaches to governance, succession, ownership and leadership.
Next-generation growth
A dedicated space for emerging family leaders to build capability.
Regional and global network
Connections across the GCC and the worldwide FBN community.
03 · Our Code of Honour
Trust is not a value on the wall. It is how the circle works.
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Character
Ethics, integrity and positivity.
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Commitment
Families participating without solicitation.
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Contribution
Adding to our collective wisdom and impact.
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Confidentiality
Protecting every experience shared.
04 · Leadership
Stewardship from families, for families.
Experienced family business leaders working alongside the rising generation.
Chairman
Hind Suhail Bahwan
Founder and Chairperson, Hind Bahwan Group of Companies
“Family businesses are the backbone of our economies and societies, deeply rooted in heritage while embracing the opportunities of the future.”Read biography →
Board of Directors
Leadership with perspective
Emeritus Chairman
H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair
Chairman, Mashreq Bank; Chairman, Al Ghurair
Chairman
Hind Suhail Bahwan
Founder and Chairperson, Hind Bahwan Group of Companies
Vice Chairman
Hassan Jameel
Vice Chairman, Abdul Latif Jameel — Saudi Arabia
Board Member
Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi
Vice Chairman and CEO, Zain Group
Board Member
Badr A. Al Ghurair
CEO, Kabi and Al Ghurair Ventures; Chairman, Sukoon Insurance
Board Member
Dr. Ibrahim Sulaiman Abdulaziz Al Rajhi
Board Member, Al Rajhi Holding Group Company
Board Member
Mohamed Hussain Al Nowais
Executive Director, AlNowais Investment; Managing Director, Waha Capital and AMEA Power
Board Member
Musaab Sulaiman Al-Muhaidib
Board Member, Al-Muhaidib Group; Chairman, Masdar Building Materials Group and Seedra Ventures Company
Board Member
Nawaf Khalid Al Zayani
Vice Chairman, Alzayani Investments B.S.C.
Board Member
Omar Abdulla Al Futtaim
Vice Chairman and CEO, Al-Futtaim Group
Board Member
Omar Hussain Alfardan
CEO and Managing Director, Alfardan Corporation and Alfardan International
Former Board Member
Omar K. Alghanim
Founder and Chairman, YAKOA
FBC Founding Board (2013–2026) · FBC Chairman (2018–2024)
Board Member
Rasha Abdullah Aldarwish
Governance Committees, SEDCO Holding Group
Board Member
Tarek Sultan Al Essa
Chairman, Agility Global; Vice Chairman, Makhazen
NxG Committee
The next generation, in the room
Committee Head
Abdullah Sayer AlSayer
Board Member, Al Sayer Holding
Committee Member
Abdulmalik Khalid Alrajhi
CEO, Saudi Inshaa Holding
Committee Member
Dana Essam Al Muhaidib
Marketing Manager, Mayar Foods
Committee Member
Lulwa Mansour Al Soudairy
Chair of the Board and Director of Strategy, Mansour Al Mosaid Group of Companies
Committee Member
Maitha Ahmed Al Yousuf
Group HR and Operations Director, Al Yousuf Group; Co-Founder, Nutralis
Committee Member
Moza Omar Al Futtaim
Chief AI Officer, Al Futtaim Group
Committee Member
Osamah Basamh
Board Member, Basamh Group
Committee Member
Rahma M. Al Barwani
Innovation Hub Department Manager, MB Holding Company LLC
Emeritus · 2020–2025
Sara Fahad Alfardan
Chief Communications and PR Officer, Alfardan Group
Emeritus · 2019–2023
Waleed Abdulrahman Almousa
Chief Investment Officer, ON Investments
Emeritus · 2013–2019
Naif Abdullah Al Rajhi
Group CEO, Fursan Travel
Emeritus · 2019–2022
Norah Essam AlMuhaidib
Founder, Culture and Head of Strategy and Transformation
05 · International affiliation
Rooted in the Gulf. Connected to business families worldwide.
Through FBN International, members gain access to global peers, knowledge and experiences.
06 · Community resources
Knowledge for the questions that matter.
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Benchmarks
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Case studies
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Expert briefs
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Tools
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Policy papers
07 · Media & announcements
Follow the conversation.
News, community moments and perspectives from family business leaders — shared on LinkedIn.
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For the decisions only other business families truly understand.
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