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Fragomen Expands Presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

May 20, 2024

Fragomen Expands Presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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  • Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia

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Lance Kaplan

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Miami, FL, United States

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T:+1 732 862 5250

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Haider Hussain

Partner

Dubai (DIC), United Arab Emirates

Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 8181 713

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  • Al Khobar

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T:+1 732 862 5250

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Haider Hussain

Partner

Dubai (DIC), United Arab Emirates

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[email protected]

T:+971 4 8181 713

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Lance Kaplan

Co-Chair

Miami, FL, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 732 862 5250

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Haider Hussain

Partner

Dubai (DIC), United Arab Emirates

Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 8181 713

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  • Al Khobar

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AL KHOBAR, SAUDI ARABIA – May 20, 2024 – Fragomen, the world’s leading provider of immigration services, announces a new office opening in Al Khobar in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This office will be the firm’s 63rd location and second office in Saudi Arabia.

“Saudi Arabia is a key market for our clients, and this second office in the Kingdom allows us to better serve their needs and help them grow in this dynamic region. In addition, because of our extensive knowledge of the region, we are well-positioned to help clients navigate the Kingdom’s unique immigration and global mobility landscape,” said Fragomen Co-Chair Lance Kaplan.

The new office is located in the center of KSA’s export-import activity, serving a variety of key industries including oil and gas, logistics, engineering, construction and technology. The firm’s operations in Al Khobar will be managed by Partner Haider Hussain and Senior Manager Adnan Alam.

“We’ll be expanding on services we already provide in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including our mobility advisory and adjacent services for employees and dependents,” said Hussain. “Since the implementation of the Saudi Regional Headquarters program, multinational companies continue to apply for licenses to establish regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia. With this new office, we’re well-positioned to continue supporting companies coming to the region.”

The opening of Fragomen’s office in Al Khobar will expand the firm’s ability to serve client needs across the entire Middle East region, building on an already robust presence in Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai and Riyadh.

“Saudi Arabia’s economic environment and forward-thinking initiatives align perfectly with our strategic growth and more importantly, that of our clients. This second office further enhances our ability to serve the influx of companies into the Kingdom with greater efficiency,” added Fragomen Middle East and Africa Managing Partner, Murtaza Khan.

About Fragomen

Fragomen is a leading firm dedicated to immigration services worldwide. The firm has nearly 6,000 immigration professionals and support staff in more than 60 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. A member of the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, Fragomen offers immigration support in more than 170 countries. Fragomen’s professionals are respected leaders in the immigration field, and the firm is regularly recognized as a leading employer of minority and female attorneys.

The firm supports all aspects of global immigration for corporate, academic, nonprofit, and individual clients, including strategic planning, quality management, reporting, case management and processing, compliance program counseling, representation in government investigations, government relations, complex matter solutions, and litigation.

Fragomen is a long-time leader in the immigration technology space and continues to lead the way in the digitization of the immigration journey. Fragomen Technologies Inc., a Fragomen subsidiary, focuses on the nexus of law and technology to further enhance the firm’s productivity, efficiency, innovation and overall technology offering.

These capabilities allow Fragomen to work in partnership with individuals and corporate clients across all industries to plan talent strategy, facilitate the transfer of employees worldwide, and navigate complex challenges. For detailed information about Fragomen, click here.

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Alison Swenton Arjoon, Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer
+1 732 637 2507
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Country / Territory

  • Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia

Related contacts

Lance Kaplan

Co-Chair

Miami, FL, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 732 862 5250

Photo of Haider Hussain

Haider Hussain

Partner

Dubai (DIC), United Arab Emirates

Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 8181 713

Related offices

  • Al Khobar

Related content

  • Saudi Arabia Premium Residency Permit Program

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Related contacts

Lance Kaplan

Co-Chair

Miami, FL, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 732 862 5250

Photo of Haider Hussain

Haider Hussain

Partner

Dubai (DIC), United Arab Emirates

Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 8181 713

Related offices

  • Al Khobar

Related content

  • Saudi Arabia Premium Residency Permit Program

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Related contacts

Lance Kaplan

Co-Chair

Miami, FL, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 732 862 5250

Photo of Haider Hussain

Haider Hussain

Partner

Dubai (DIC), United Arab Emirates

Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 8181 713

Related offices

  • Al Khobar

Related content

  • Saudi Arabia Premium Residency Permit Program

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