Family office
In line with our values of transparency, unity, and shared prosperity, we created Capital M, a dedicated family office and asset management company. Its mandate is to manage and grow the wealth of the group and its shareholders.
Capital M partners with global financial institutions, private equity firms, and specialized asset managers to identify and structure investment opportunities tailored to the needs of the family. It also plays an advisory role, helping shareholders plan their financial futures with a view toward long-term sustainability.
Capital M is also the heartbeat of our family enterprise. Established to serve both the group and its shareholders, it functions as a fully-fledged family office with a dual mandate: managing investments and supporting the needs of our shareholders and their families.
Our family office represents over 75 shareholders, united through a private foundation based in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). While investment management remains at the core of its operations, Capital M also plays a vital role in fostering community, continuity, and communication among generations.
We believe that family unity and legacy are as important as financial performance. Beyond returns, our primary mission is to educate and engage the next generation so they grow into informed, responsible, and loyal shareholders.
At Capital M, we view each shareholder not just as a stakeholder in our business, but as a guardian of our shared legacy. By investing in both capital and community, we are building a future where values and vision go hand in hand.
Educational efforts such as summer internships, mentorship programs, and financial literacy sessions.
Cultural preservation through a private museum showcasing rare artifacts and photographs of our founder, Mostafa Bin Abdullatif.
Heritage storytelling, including the publication of a biography chronicling our founder’s journey and values.
Annual family reunions, sports days, and quarterly news letters that keep shareholders informed and connected.
Support services for shareholders and their immediate families, providing assistance or guidance when needed.
Safeguarding longevity and well-being—for our family, our stakeholders, our future.
Global M Foundation
Global M Foundation serves as our international investment platform, focused primarily on global real estate. It holds and manages the group’s and family’s property investments outside the UAE.
Through Global M, we have strategically invested in residential, commercial, and hospitality properties across key international markets. This vehicle not only provides geographic diversification but also opens doors for long-term value creation through asset appreciation and rental income.
Legacy That Lasts.
Values That Guide.
Sustainability, at its core, is the ability for something to endure over time. It is a principle most often associated with environmental responsibility or economic resilience—but it also lies at the heart of enduring family businesses. Just as we ask why we want our cities, oceans, and buildings to be sustainable, we must ask: Why must family businesses be sustainable? The answer is simple yet profound—because their purpose extends beyond short-term profit. Their true value lies in preserving a legacy, empowering future generations, and building enterprises that last.
Family businesses are inherently tied to sustainability. Unlike publicly traded companies that often prioritize quarterly earnings and shareholder returns, family-owned enterprises typically take a long-term view. Their decision-making is shaped not just by financial metrics, but by family values, reputation, and a desire to pass something meaningful to the next generation. In this way, sustainability becomes more than an environmental ideal—it becomes a strategic necessity.
For a family business to go beyond the second and third generation, sustainability must be embedded across several dimensions:
Economic Sustainability
The business must be financially sound and able to adapt to market changes without compromising its core. Diversification, prudent investment, and controlled risk-taking help ensure resilience across economic cycles.
Leadership Sustainability
There must be a deliberate effort to groom future leaders. Without proper succession planning and mentoring, even the most successful business can falter. Sustainable family businesses invest in education, exposure, and involvement of younger generations early on.
Governance Sustainability
Clear structures, family charters, and transparent decision-making processes are crucial. These mechanisms prevent internal conflicts and ensure that the business remains united in vision even as it grows more complex with more family members.
Cultural and Value Sustainability
Perhaps the most overlooked, yet most important, element is the preservation of values—ethics, integrity, and a sense of purpose. These are the invisible threads that tie generations together and give meaning to the business beyond financial success.
In many ways, a family business is like a living ecosystem. If it is managed with care, balance, and foresight, it will flourish and serve many. But if it is exploited for short-term gains or allowed to fragment, it will deplete itself over time.
Sustainability in this context means more than survival—it means continuity with purpose. It is about ensuring that each generation not only inherits wealth but also a mission, a standard, and a shared responsibility. That is why sustainability is not just relevant to family businesses—it is essential.
A sustainable family business is one that thinks generationally, acts ethically, governs wisely, and builds enduring value. It is a business that honours the past, serves the present, and prepares consciously for the future. As with the environment we live in, we must steward our family enterprises with care—because what we build today is what our children will inherit.
TRADING
With over a century in retail and trading, MBAL has evolved from representing international brands to creating and distributing its own. From security to lifestyle, our trading arm brings innovation and insight to every product we offer.
INVESTMENTS
Our investment philosophy is built on stability, foresight, and sustainability. We focus on ventures that deliver long-term returns for our shareholders—whether in property, products, or future-ready industries
REAL ESTATE
We develop landmark real estate projects that define skylines, shape communities, and deliver long-term value. Our developments are built with purpose, quality, and vision—designed to leave a lasting mark on the region.