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Haider is a Partner in Fragomen’s Dubai office where he is responsible for the provision of corporate immigration support to clients throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Haider has a wide and extensive array of experience within the Middle East and North Africa region with a primary focus on the immigration regulations and procedures in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Morocco.

Haider is responsible for developing and implementing sustainable immigration programs for start-ups, small and medium enterprises, and large multinational corporations across various industries, including information technology, hospitality, education, power generation, engineering and manufacturing within the ever-changing immigration landscape in the Middle East and North Africa region. Prior to joining Fragomen in 2012, he worked as a Legal and Financial Analyst for a global financial institution in London.

Haider speaks English and Urdu.

Education

  • University of Durham, Bachelor's Degree, 2009

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Professional accomplishments

Member, British Business Group

Member, Australian Business Council

Member - Professional Services Committee , AmCham Saudi Arabia

Publications and lectures

Panelist, “Breakout Session 1: How labour market protections are reshaping global mobility policies.” MENA Employment Summit 2025, Dubai, UAE, 27 November 2025.

Speaker, “Navigating Entity Setup in UAE & Saudi Arabia: A Guide for Chinese Companies.” Fragomen, Webinar, 26 November 2025.

Speaker, “Leadership in Action: Navigating Global Transformation.” Fragomen Middle East & Africa Conference 2025 – Talent, Policy & Growth in Motion, Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2025.

Quoted, “السعودية تمضي مع «رؤية 2030» بدعم التصنيع والتوطين وتوسع الاقتصاد.” Asharq Al Awsat, 25 September 2025.

Quoted, “Saudi Arabia’s skill-based work permit system reshapes expat employment landscape.” Zawya, 21 July 2025.

Quoted, “UAE golden visa explained: from nomination to investment and who is eligible.” The National, 11 July 2025.

Author, “The GCC’s Digital Leap is Setting the Bar for Smarter Immigration.” Economy Middle East, 25 February 2025.

Quoted, “How Rules for Obtaining UAE’s 10-year Golden Visa Have Been Updated.” The National, 31 December 2024.

Haider’s insights

March 5, 2026 | Webinar

Middle East Immigration Update: What Employers Need to KnowRead more

January 29, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen Worldwide Immigration Trends Report Webcast: Europe, Middle East & AfricaRead more

January 28, 2026 | Seminar

Saudi Business Visit Visas: Managing the Impact on your WorkforceRead more
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Middle East Immigration Update: What Employers Need to KnowRead more

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Fragomen Worldwide Immigration Trends Report Webcast: Europe, Middle East & AfricaRead more

January 28, 2026 | Seminar

Saudi Business Visit Visas: Managing the Impact on your WorkforceRead more
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March 5, 2026 | Webinar

Middle East Immigration Update: What Employers Need to KnowRead more

January 29, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen Worldwide Immigration Trends Report Webcast: Europe, Middle East & AfricaRead more

January 28, 2026 | Seminar

Saudi Business Visit Visas: Managing the Impact on your WorkforceRead more
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Office G01, Ground Floor EIB 4 Building Dubai Internet City PO Box 506626

Dubai DU PO Box 506626

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Riyadh

Fragomen Arabia Business Services

Level 27, Al Fasaliah Tower

Riyadh 12313

Saudi Arabia

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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Haider’s insights

March 5, 2026 | Webinar

Middle East Immigration Update: What Employers Need to KnowRead more

January 29, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen Worldwide Immigration Trends Report Webcast: Europe, Middle East & AfricaRead more

January 28, 2026 | Seminar

Saudi Business Visit Visas: Managing the Impact on your WorkforceRead more
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Riyadh

Fragomen Arabia Business Services

Level 27, Al Fasaliah Tower

Riyadh 12313

Saudi Arabia

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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Haider’s insights

March 5, 2026 | Webinar

Middle East Immigration Update: What Employers Need to KnowRead more

January 29, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen Worldwide Immigration Trends Report Webcast: Europe, Middle East & AfricaRead more

January 28, 2026 | Seminar

Saudi Business Visit Visas: Managing the Impact on your WorkforceRead more
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Dubai DU PO Box 506626

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Riyadh

Fragomen Arabia Business Services

Level 27, Al Fasaliah Tower

Riyadh 12313

Saudi Arabia

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

Haider’s insights

March 5, 2026 | Webinar

Middle East Immigration Update: What Employers Need to KnowRead more

January 29, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen Worldwide Immigration Trends Report Webcast: Europe, Middle East & AfricaRead more

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Saudi Business Visit Visas: Managing the Impact on your WorkforceRead more
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Partner Karolina Schiffter is ranked Band 1 in Immigration in the inaugural Chambers & Partners Poland guide, recognizing her leadership in advancing Fragomen’s Poland practice.

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