NEWS
The Family Business Histories Project has launched the Spotlights Series – a collection of 60 case studies, each documenting the history of a regional family business. A collaborative research project between New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and Tharawat Family Business Forum, the Family Business Histories is a research initiative that examines the historical impact of family businesses on the economy and society in the MENASA region.
As a first-of-its-kind endeavor in the MENASA region, this series is an ever-growing collection of brief case studies, or profiles, which aim to shine a light on the unwritten stories of regional family businesses. The profiles are available through this web portal, where the histories of family businesses from various countries, company sizes, and industries are explored. Each profile provides insights into the founders’ background, the business founding story, and key business milestones of the business operations over time.
The continuously expanding collection of profiles offers various entry points for researchers and practitioners, and contributes to the documentation of the rich and complex history of regional family businesses.
To mark the launch of the Spotlights Series, a webinar was held featuring guest speakers Prof. Rania Labaki, Director of the EDHEC Family Business Research Centre, and Mai El-Kinawi, a family member and Founder of True North Consulting. The discussion explored the vision behind the Spotlight Series, the methodological approaches informing the research, and the unique histories of the region’s leading family enterprises.
Published on May 29, 2023