Practice Leader
Ali Haider
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Languages
- English
- Urdu
Contact information
Fragomen UAE Ltd.
Level 8, Office 801, Liberty House, Dubai International Financial Centre, PO Box: 506626
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Ali is a Practice Leader based in the firm’s Dubai office, where he oversees UAE operations and Nomadic, Fragomen’s short-term travel service line dedicated to addressing the unique needs of today’s mobile workforce, in the Middle East. As part of Fragomen’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) leadership team, Ali plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm's strategic direction across the region.
Ali is also a key member of Fragomen’s regional government advisory team, collaborating closely with government and semi-government entities to conduct benchmarking, comparative analyses and research initiatives that help drive immigration policy development. His insights support policymakers in enhancing regulatory frameworks and improving immigration processes across the region.
In addition to his government advisory work, Ali partners with large multinational organizations to develop and refine global business travel policies, ensuring compliance with evolving immigration regulations. He provides strategic counsel on broader immigration matters, including compliance, risk management and policy optimization. Ali is an active contributor to thought leadership, frequently sharing insights through local and regional publications, and is also a member of several business and mobility forums and discussion groups. He also oversees Fragomen’s MEA Private Client Practice, designed to provide tailored residency and RCBI solutions to individuals seeking to reside in the region and beyond.
Education
- Lahore University of Management Sciences, Bachelor of Science, 2013
More from Ali
Publications and lectures
Panelist, “Talent Mobility Reimagined: A Preview of the Future.” Fragomen's Middle East & Africa Conference: Vision, Innovation, and Transformation, Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2024.z
Contributor, “Needs of the private sector,” Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD), IOM, Geneva, Switzerland, November 2024
Contributor, Entrepreneur Al Arabiya: "Work visa procedures and their role in the free movement of talent," 2024
Contributor, Khaleej Times: "Charting the course for the business travel industry in 2024," 2024
Speaker, “Navigating the Middle East Crisis,” 8 October 2024
Speaker, GME TV Leaders Live Broadcast, October 2024
Speaker, GME Leaders Exchange F2F, UAE, 1 October 2024
Contributor, GME TV Leaders Live Broadcast, 2024
Contributor, Talent Policy Roundtable 2024, in conjunction with Ministry of Economy, 2024
Speaker, “Immigration Planning – 2023 Trends and Global Mobility,” Cross-Border Planning: Wealth Management Solutions for the New Age Business Family, Dubai, UAE, 26 October 2023
Author, “The true impact of open immigration policies on MENA’s economic growth,” WAMDA, August 2024
Contributor, “Business travel in MEA,” Trends MENA, 2023
Speaker, “Return to Form for Regional Travel,” The Business Breakfast on Dubai Eye, 2023
Speaker, “Sustainable Travel and Key Travel Trends to Watch,” Emirates News on Dubai One TV, 2023
Contributor, “A Deep-Dive into Traveler Volumes in the UAE,” The Media Line, 2023
Speaker, “The Pivotal Role of Technology in Travel,” Talk 100.3 Radio, 2023
Contributor, “UAE-UK Summer Travel Back in Favor as Visa Hassles Ease,” Gulf News, 2023
Author, “Get to know,” Intelligent CIO Arabia, 2023
Author, “The 10 pillars of case-work,” 2021
Author, “UAE’s New Labour Card Rules a Sign of a Maturing Labour Market,” 2019
Speaker, “CIPD Middle East Seminar,” 2019
Ali’s insights
November 20, 2025 | Blog post
November 25, 2024 | Meeting
October 8, 2024 | Webinar
