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Adnan Alam

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Adnan Alam

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Al Khobar

Fragomen Arabia 13th Floor, Office D, Al Barghash Tower

6189 Prince Turki Road, Al Corniche

Al Khobar 34412

Saudi Arabia

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Al Khobar

Fragomen Arabia 13th Floor, Office D, Al Barghash Tower

6189 Prince Turki Road, Al Corniche

Al Khobar 34412

Saudi Arabia

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  • Urdu

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T:+966 53 673 4832

Al Khobar

Fragomen Arabia 13th Floor, Office D, Al Barghash Tower

6189 Prince Turki Road, Al Corniche

Al Khobar 34412

Saudi Arabia

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Adnan is a Director in Fragomen’s Al Khobar office, where he manages a dynamic team responsible for the seamless execution of in-country immigration procedures and HR services for clients. With a robust background in HR operations and technology-driven process improvements, he has spearheaded numerous strategic initiatives across multiple regions, including EMEA and APAC. Adnan has experience optimizing business processes through innovative solutions like Robotic Process Automation (RPA), enhancing operational efficiencies and reducing costs while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Adnan's client portfolio spans various industries, and he provides tailored HR and in-country immigration solutions, partnering with local immigration service providers to assist companies and individuals with immigration requirements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that cater to the unique needs of clients in each sector.

Adnan speakers English and Urdu. 

Education

  • Johnson and Wales University, B.S., cum laude, 2001

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Professional accomplishments

Special Certifications:

UiPath Implementation Manager, 2020

UiPath Automation Business Analyst, 2020

Experience

Managed a previous employer’s EMEA & APAC immigration program, overseeing policy enhancements and restructuring the immigration team operations to address region-specific challenges, including the Ukraine crisis and the implementation of the Golden Visa in Dubai.

Introduced and implemented RPA in a previous employer’s HR operations, generating significant cost savings and efficiency improvements across the MENAT region.

Launched an RPA project in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain for a previous employer that saved over $180k USD annually in vendor payments and was later expanded across the EMEA region.

Publications and lectures

Panelist, “Navigating the Regulatory Maze: What's New in Saudi Arabia.” Fragomen's Middle East & Africa Conference: Vision, Innovation, and Transformation, Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2024.

Adnan’s insights

July 11, 2024 | Conference

Fragomen India Symposium 2024Read more

June 3, 2024 | Conference

AmCham Networking Luncheon: Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency Program UnpackedRead more

Adnan’s insights

July 11, 2024 | Conference

Fragomen India Symposium 2024Read more

June 3, 2024 | Conference

AmCham Networking Luncheon: Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency Program UnpackedRead more

Adnan’s insights

July 11, 2024 | Conference

Fragomen India Symposium 2024Read more

June 3, 2024 | Conference

AmCham Networking Luncheon: Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency Program UnpackedRead more

Country / Territory

  • Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Urdu

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+966 53 673 4832

Al Khobar

Fragomen Arabia 13th Floor, Office D, Al Barghash Tower

6189 Prince Turki Road, Al Corniche

Al Khobar 34412

Saudi Arabia

Connect via Linkedin

Adnan’s insights

July 11, 2024 | Conference

Fragomen India Symposium 2024Read more

June 3, 2024 | Conference

AmCham Networking Luncheon: Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency Program UnpackedRead more

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[email protected]

T:+966 53 673 4832

Al Khobar

Fragomen Arabia 13th Floor, Office D, Al Barghash Tower

6189 Prince Turki Road, Al Corniche

Al Khobar 34412

Saudi Arabia

Connect via Linkedin

Adnan’s insights

July 11, 2024 | Conference

Fragomen India Symposium 2024Read more

June 3, 2024 | Conference

AmCham Networking Luncheon: Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency Program UnpackedRead more

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[email protected]

T:+966 53 673 4832

Al Khobar

Fragomen Arabia 13th Floor, Office D, Al Barghash Tower

6189 Prince Turki Road, Al Corniche

Al Khobar 34412

Saudi Arabia

Connect via Linkedin

Adnan’s insights

July 11, 2024 | Conference

Fragomen India Symposium 2024Read more

June 3, 2024 | Conference

AmCham Networking Luncheon: Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency Program UnpackedRead more

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