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Fragomen UAE Ltd.
Level 8, Office 801, Liberty House, Dubai International Financial Centre, PO Box: 506626
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Nofisatu (Nofi) is a Senior Manager with Fragomen’s Worldwide Private Client Practice, where she spearheads strategic growth initiatives across the Middle East and Africa. Based in the Dubai office, she is responsible for managing key client relationships and delivering tailored immigration solutions to a diverse clientele, including highly skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, students, retirees and multinational corporations. Nofi guides clients through the complexities of global citizenship and residency, ensuring their immigration objectives are seamlessly aligned with both personal and professional aspirations.
With more than 15 years of dynamic experience spanning sectors such as financial services, private equity, healthcare infrastructure and real estate development, Nofi’s career has taken her across the U.S., Middle East, Africa and Asia. She played a key role in the creation and implementation of the UAE’s Golden Visa, Virtual Working Permit Programs and the UAE Investor Visa for Property Owners, which have since supported the needs of more than 100 multinational corporations and thousands of Fragomen's private clients.
In addition to her client work, Nofi serves as Fragomen’s DE&I Ambassador for the Middle East. She has led multiple initiatives aimed at fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion across the region. Her efforts to promote unity and respect across the organization have resulted in several successful programs, highlighting her commitment to creating a collaborative and supportive work environment for all employees.
Education
- Hult International Business School, M.B.A, 2014
- University of Chicago, B.A., 2008
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Professional accomplishments
Member, Investment Migration Council
Member, HULT Alumni Chapter Leader – Dubai
Mentor, REACH Dubai
Publications and lectures
Speaker, “Speaking on ‘Unlocking 3%+ GDP growth in 2025 : The Untapped Power of Investor Migration’.” The View Point, 12 March 2025.
Quoted, “UAE Golden Visa: Dh30,000 basic salary must for eligible professionals?” Khaleej Times, 15 August 2024.
Author, “UAE Golden Visa Changes: Key Insights for Highly Skilled Professionals.” Fragomen, 13 June 2024.
Author, “Relaxed Thresholds, New Opportunities: Unpacking the Revamped UAE Golden Visa Program for Property Investors.” Fragomen, 31 January 2024.
Author, “Golden Visas: Long Term Residency in the UAE.” Fragomen, 2 May 2023.
Author, “Mitigating Risks in Virtual Work Immigration Programs.” Legal360, 7 January 2022.
Author, “Remote Working: A Change in Mindset.” Fragomen, 30 July 2021.
Quoted, “Here is how you can find the right agent for immigration to US, UK, Canada or Australia from the UAE.” Gulf News, April 2020.
Quoted, “How to apply for a US student visa from the UAE.” Gulf News, February 2020.
Author, “Procuring a UAE Investor Visa based on Property Ownership”. Knight Frank: Inside View, January 2020.
Nofisatu’s insights
May 6, 2025 — May 8, 2025 | Conference
March 12, 2025 | Media mentions
June 13, 2024 | Blog post