A collaborative research project between New York University Abu Dhabi and Tharawat Family Business Forum
Alexander Nehme did not intend to write a book when he set out to capture his family’s history and values through the entrepreneurial journey of his father. However, it soon became apparent that putting his family’s legacy into print was more than just an act of preservation.
Historian and political scientist Dr. Frauke Heard-Bey believes the Gulf’s unique tribal makeup has helped spread the benefits of industrial growth among local interests. She concludes that these same forces that have shaped the region over the last century will play a critical role in the future of family business.