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Elena Caron

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Elena Caron

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Elena is a Director at Fragomen, based in Dubai, where she leads the Corporate Services team for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

With more than 15 years of specialized experience in corporate services and immigration, Elena plays a pivotal role in delivering critical corporate solutions to our clients. Holding an LLB degree, she rejoined Fragomen in 2020 after contributing her expertise to the MENA People Advisory Services team at a Big 4 firm.

Elena was also instrumental in establishing the Macedonian immigration practice for a global relocation company. Her early career at a family-owned law firm further enriched her legal perspective and enhanced her capabilities in corporate advisory roles. Elena is also an accomplished speaker, regularly hosting and presenting at industry events on complex regulatory issues.

Adding to her diverse skill set, Elena has hosted and spoken at various events on topics related to complex issues and regulatory changes.

Beyond her professional achievements, Elena is deeply involved in philanthropy. Leading the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) committee in the MENA region, she has organized numerous donation drives.

Elena speaks English and Macedonian.

Adding to her diverse skill set, Elena has hosted and spoken at various events on topics related to complex issues and regulatory changes.

Beyond her professional achievements, Elena is deeply involved in philanthropy. Leading the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) committee in the MENA region, she has organized numerous donation drives.

Elena speaks English and Macedonian.

Education

  • Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Macedonia, Bachelor of Laws degree, 2008

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Publications and lectures

Quoted, โ€œMoving to the UAE from the UK? Hereโ€™s your visa guide for jobs, business and Golden Visas.โ€ Gulf News, 19 December 2025.

Quoted, โ€œSaudi Arabiaโ€™s high-end dining scene fuels culinary and cultural revival.โ€ Arab News, 27 July 2025.

Speaker, โ€œUAE Employment Law Workshop.โ€ Dubai Chambers, Dubai, UAE, 17 June 2025.

Panelist, โ€œOperating Your Business in the Region: Entity Set Up & Ongoing Compliance - KSA, UAE & Qatar.โ€ Fragomen's Middle East & Africa Conference: Vision, Innovation, and Transformation, Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2024.

Elenaโ€™s insights

December 19, 2025 | Media mentions

Gulf News: Moving to the UAE from the UK? Hereโ€™s Your Visa Guide for Jobs, Business and Golden VisasRead more

July 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Arab News: Saudi Arabiaโ€™s High-End Dining Scene Fuels Culinary and Cultural RevivalRead more

July 1, 2025 | Blog post

Navigating the UAE Corporate Landscape: A Strategic Guide for Startups and EntrepreneursRead more
More related insights

Elenaโ€™s insights

December 19, 2025 | Media mentions

Gulf News: Moving to the UAE from the UK? Hereโ€™s Your Visa Guide for Jobs, Business and Golden VisasRead more

July 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Arab News: Saudi Arabiaโ€™s High-End Dining Scene Fuels Culinary and Cultural RevivalRead more

July 1, 2025 | Blog post

Navigating the UAE Corporate Landscape: A Strategic Guide for Startups and EntrepreneursRead more
More related insights

Elenaโ€™s insights

December 19, 2025 | Media mentions

Gulf News: Moving to the UAE from the UK? Hereโ€™s Your Visa Guide for Jobs, Business and Golden VisasRead more

July 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Arab News: Saudi Arabiaโ€™s High-End Dining Scene Fuels Culinary and Cultural RevivalRead more

July 1, 2025 | Blog post

Navigating the UAE Corporate Landscape: A Strategic Guide for Startups and EntrepreneursRead more
More related insights

Country / Territory

  • United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Macedonian

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 8181 709

F:+971 4 429 1392

Dubai (DIC)

Fragomen FZ-LLC

Office G01, Ground Floor EIB 4 Building Dubai Internet City PO Box 506626

Dubai DU PO Box 506626

United Arab Emirates

Connect via Linkedin

Elenaโ€™s insights

December 19, 2025 | Media mentions

Gulf News: Moving to the UAE from the UK? Hereโ€™s Your Visa Guide for Jobs, Business and Golden VisasRead more

July 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Arab News: Saudi Arabiaโ€™s High-End Dining Scene Fuels Culinary and Cultural RevivalRead more

July 1, 2025 | Blog post

Navigating the UAE Corporate Landscape: A Strategic Guide for Startups and EntrepreneursRead more
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Languages

  • English
  • Macedonian

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Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 8181 709

F:+971 4 429 1392

Dubai (DIC)

Fragomen FZ-LLC

Office G01, Ground Floor EIB 4 Building Dubai Internet City PO Box 506626

Dubai DU PO Box 506626

United Arab Emirates

Connect via Linkedin

Elenaโ€™s insights

December 19, 2025 | Media mentions

Gulf News: Moving to the UAE from the UK? Hereโ€™s Your Visa Guide for Jobs, Business and Golden VisasRead more

July 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Arab News: Saudi Arabiaโ€™s High-End Dining Scene Fuels Culinary and Cultural RevivalRead more

July 1, 2025 | Blog post

Navigating the UAE Corporate Landscape: A Strategic Guide for Startups and EntrepreneursRead more
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Languages

  • English
  • Macedonian

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Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 8181 709

F:+971 4 429 1392

Dubai (DIC)

Fragomen FZ-LLC

Office G01, Ground Floor EIB 4 Building Dubai Internet City PO Box 506626

Dubai DU PO Box 506626

United Arab Emirates

Connect via Linkedin

Elenaโ€™s insights

December 19, 2025 | Media mentions

Gulf News: Moving to the UAE from the UK? Hereโ€™s Your Visa Guide for Jobs, Business and Golden VisasRead more

July 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Arab News: Saudi Arabiaโ€™s High-End Dining Scene Fuels Culinary and Cultural RevivalRead more

July 1, 2025 | Blog post

Navigating the UAE Corporate Landscape: A Strategic Guide for Startups and EntrepreneursRead more
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