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Kevin Crasto

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Kevin Crasto

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  • United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates

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

Dubai DU PO Box 506626

United Arab Emirates

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Kevin is a Practice Leader in Fragomen’s Dubai office, where he oversees operations for the MENA Coordination Center, managing corporate and immigration matters. With more than 20 years of experience, Kevin advises clients on a full spectrum of corporate and immigration programs throughout MENA, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

In his role, Kevin provides strategic guidance on corporate immigration compliance, policy development and risk mitigation, ensuring multinational organizations successfully navigate complex immigration landscapes. He has significant experience with large-scale, high-impact projects, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and workforce mobility strategies across the MENA region. His deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and business needs enables him to deliver tailored immigration solutions to clients across diverse industries.

Before joining Fragomen, Kevin served as Director of Private Client Services at an international law firm, where he advised high net worth individuals and corporate clients on global mobility strategies.

Kevin speaks English and Hindi.

Education

  • University of Wollongong, Masters in International Business, 2005
  • University of Delhi, Bachelor of Commerce, 2001

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Professional accomplishments

Member, of the Australian Business Council

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “GME TV | Leaders LIVE! – Episode 30: From Crisis to Capability: How Global Workforce Strategies Are Changing.” Global Mobility Executive, 21 July 2026.

Speaker, “China Going Abroad – Navigating Evolving Immigration Trends.” Fragomen, Webinar, 21 January 2025.

Panelist, “Long Term Residency Options - KSA, UAE & Africa.” Fragomen's Middle East & Africa Conference: Vision, Innovation, and Transformation, Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2024.

Panelist, “Connecting Regions: Chinese Multinationals Navigating the business and mobility landscape in Africa and the Middle East.” Fragomen's Middle East & Africa Conference: Vision, Innovation, and Transformation, Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2024.

Kevin’s insights

September 3, 2026 | Conference

People 1st MENA 2026Read more

July 21, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders LIVE!Read more

April 23, 2026 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders LIVE! – Episode 27Read more
More related insights

Kevin’s insights

September 3, 2026 | Conference

People 1st MENA 2026Read more

July 21, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders LIVE!Read more

April 23, 2026 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders LIVE! – Episode 27Read more
More related insights

Kevin’s insights

September 3, 2026 | Conference

People 1st MENA 2026Read more

July 21, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders LIVE!Read more

April 23, 2026 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders LIVE! – Episode 27Read more
More related insights

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  • United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 8181 712

F:+971 4 429 1392

Dubai

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

Kevin’s insights

September 3, 2026 | Conference

People 1st MENA 2026Read more

July 21, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders LIVE!Read more

April 23, 2026 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders LIVE! – Episode 27Read more
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Languages

  • English
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[email protected]

T:+971 4 8181 712

F:+971 4 429 1392

Dubai

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

Kevin’s insights

September 3, 2026 | Conference

People 1st MENA 2026Read more

July 21, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders LIVE!Read more

April 23, 2026 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders LIVE! – Episode 27Read more
More related insights

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  • Facebook
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Share

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Get in touch

Languages

  • English
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Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 8181 712

F:+971 4 429 1392

Dubai

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

Kevin’s insights

September 3, 2026 | Conference

People 1st MENA 2026Read more

July 21, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders LIVE!Read more

April 23, 2026 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders LIVE! – Episode 27Read more
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Luxury Retail’s Evolving Talent Needs: When Business-Critical Skills Don’t Fit Traditional Immigration Categories

In our latest blog, Canada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu explores how aligning mobility with talent planning can help brands deploy critical expertise where it is needed.

Learn more

Podcast

Moving HQ to the Middle East: A Success Perspective with VEON - Beyond Borders Series | The Immigration Conversation

Partner Ali Haider and Director Shoaib Khaleeli speak with VEON Chief People Officer Jameel Asghar about leadership, future-ready talent, organisational resilience and VEON’s decision to relocate its headquarters to Dubai.

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Learn more
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Learn more

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In this blog, Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains when A1 certificates and Certificates of Coverage (CoCs) may be required, the key differences between the two documents and what employers should consider before managing international assignments.

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