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Shoaib Khaleeli

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Shoaib Khaleeli

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  • United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates

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  • Urdu

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T:+971 4 818 1793

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Fragomen UAE Ltd.

Level 8, Office 801, Liberty House, Dubai International Financial Centre, PO Box: 506626

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Fragomen UAE Ltd.

Level 8, Office 801, Liberty House, Dubai International Financial Centre, PO Box: 506626

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United Arab Emirates

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Fragomen UAE Ltd.

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Shoaib is a Director at Fragomen’s Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) office with more than a decade of experience advising clients, from national governments to startups and large corporations. He currently manages UAE and Middle East and North Africa immigration processes, and develops and implements reliable, efficient, pragmatic and sustainable immigration programs regionally. Shoaib advises clients across a diverse range of industries, including banking and finance, medical, informational technology, media, defense, and consulting. 

Prior to joining Fragomen, Shoaib led regionally significant national projects for an international financial institution in the development sector as well as the Energy sector in the Middle East.

Shoaib speaks English and is fluent in spoken Urdu.

Education

  • University of Cambridge Judge Business School, 2020
  • Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, B.S., 2007

More from Shoaib

Professional accomplishments

Member, AmCham Abu Dhabi

Secretary, AmCham Abu Dhabi, Board of Directors, 2024-2026

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Artificial Intelligence: Risk, Regulation & Opportunities.” AmCham Abu Dhabi Legal Affairs Committee, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 27 November 2025.

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.

Author, “Ensuring Your Business Remains Compliant with MOHRE Regulations During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Fragomen Blog, June 2020.

Shoaib’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
August 27, 2026

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

January 15, 2026 | Blog post

Why Degree Equivalency Matters in the UAE Read more

November 27, 2025 | Conference

Artificial Intelligence: Risk, Regulation & OpportunitiesRead more
More related insights

Shoaib’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
August 27, 2026

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

January 15, 2026 | Blog post

Why Degree Equivalency Matters in the UAE Read more

November 27, 2025 | Conference

Artificial Intelligence: Risk, Regulation & OpportunitiesRead more
More related insights

Shoaib’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
August 27, 2026

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

January 15, 2026 | Blog post

Why Degree Equivalency Matters in the UAE Read more

November 27, 2025 | Conference

Artificial Intelligence: Risk, Regulation & OpportunitiesRead more
More related insights

Country / Territory

  • United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Urdu

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 818 1793

Dubai

Fragomen UAE Ltd.

Level 8, Office 801, Liberty House, Dubai International Financial Centre, PO Box: 506626

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Connect via Linkedin

Shoaib’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
August 27, 2026

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

January 15, 2026 | Blog post

Why Degree Equivalency Matters in the UAE Read more

November 27, 2025 | Conference

Artificial Intelligence: Risk, Regulation & OpportunitiesRead more
More related insights

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Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Urdu

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Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 818 1793

Dubai

Fragomen UAE Ltd.

Level 8, Office 801, Liberty House, Dubai International Financial Centre, PO Box: 506626

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Connect via Linkedin

Shoaib’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
August 27, 2026

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

January 15, 2026 | Blog post

Why Degree Equivalency Matters in the UAE Read more

November 27, 2025 | Conference

Artificial Intelligence: Risk, Regulation & OpportunitiesRead more
More related insights

Share

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  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

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  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Urdu

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+971 4 818 1793

Dubai

Fragomen UAE Ltd.

Level 8, Office 801, Liberty House, Dubai International Financial Centre, PO Box: 506626

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Connect via Linkedin

Shoaib’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
August 27, 2026

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

January 15, 2026 | Blog post

Why Degree Equivalency Matters in the UAE Read more

November 27, 2025 | Conference

Artificial Intelligence: Risk, Regulation & OpportunitiesRead more
More related insights

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Media mentions

Dubai Eye 103.8: Partner Ali Haider Joins The Agenda to Discuss Immigration Trends

Partner Ali Haider discusses immigration trends, visa appointments and the UAE’s continued efforts to attract global talent and investment.

Learn more

Blog post

Expanded Right-To-Work Scheme 2026: What UK Airlines and Aviation Contractors Need to Know

In their latest blog, Manager Adam Hickling and Immigration Consultant Daisy Dale examine the proposed changes, airline-specific risk scenarios and the practical steps organisations should consider before October.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Fragomen and SICPA’s Digital Identity Joint Venture Expands Ecosystem Through Strategic Collaboration with IDEMIA Public Security

Fragomen and SICPA’s digital identity joint venture expands its capabilities through a strategic collaboration with IDEMIA Public Security.

Learn more

Fragomen news

2026 年8月米国移民法ダイジェスト Learn more
Generic Insights

Blog post

APAC Immigration Landscape: Governments Are Using Immigration Policy to Advance National Priorities

In a new blog accompanying our Regional Immigration Overviews, Partner Kenneth Lau explores the key trends shaping the APAC immigration landscape and what they could mean for employers planning their global workforce strategies.

Learn more

Video

Brazil’s Private Investor Visa: What You Need to Know

Partner Diana Quintas outlines key requirements and considerations for Brazil’s Private Investor Visa, including investment thresholds, documentation and the application process.

Learn more

Blog post

Global Talent Visa Expansion: What the Expanded UKRI Endorsed Funder List Means for the Creative Sector

In this blog, Senior Manager Sean Rhodes and Associate Miłosz Skorupski break down what has changed, who may benefit and what organizations should consider next following the UK government’s expansion of the Global Talent visa’s endorsed funder pathway.

Learn more

Media mentions

AIP: Trump Administration Proposes New Six-Figure H-1B Fee

Partner Bo Cooper discusses the potential impact of the proposed $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions on US employers and international talent in AIP.

Learn more
Generic Insights

Blog post

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.

Learn more

Media mentions

Financial Times: Trump Administration Pauses Immigrant Visa Applications

Senior US Consular Manager Brian Simmons discusses the impact of the Trump administration’s worldwide pause on immigrant visa applications and the disruption caused by last-minute interview cancellations in the Financial Times.

Learn more

Blog post

Latin America’s Evolving Mobility Landscape: Opportunity and Complexity Advancing Together

Latin America and the Caribbean Managing Partner Leonor Echeverria explores how stronger compliance expectations, processing constraints and increasingly fragmented immigration policies are reshaping workforce mobility across the region—and where new pathways for specialized talent are emerging.

Learn more

Media mentions

Dubai Eye 103.8: Partner Ali Haider Joins The Agenda to Discuss Immigration Trends

Partner Ali Haider discusses immigration trends, visa appointments and the UAE’s continued efforts to attract global talent and investment.

Learn more

Blog post

Expanded Right-To-Work Scheme 2026: What UK Airlines and Aviation Contractors Need to Know

In their latest blog, Manager Adam Hickling and Immigration Consultant Daisy Dale examine the proposed changes, airline-specific risk scenarios and the practical steps organisations should consider before October.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Fragomen and SICPA’s Digital Identity Joint Venture Expands Ecosystem Through Strategic Collaboration with IDEMIA Public Security

Fragomen and SICPA’s digital identity joint venture expands its capabilities through a strategic collaboration with IDEMIA Public Security.

Learn more

Fragomen news

2026 年8月米国移民法ダイジェスト Learn more
Generic Insights

Blog post

APAC Immigration Landscape: Governments Are Using Immigration Policy to Advance National Priorities

In a new blog accompanying our Regional Immigration Overviews, Partner Kenneth Lau explores the key trends shaping the APAC immigration landscape and what they could mean for employers planning their global workforce strategies.

Learn more

Video

Brazil’s Private Investor Visa: What You Need to Know

Partner Diana Quintas outlines key requirements and considerations for Brazil’s Private Investor Visa, including investment thresholds, documentation and the application process.

Learn more

Blog post

Global Talent Visa Expansion: What the Expanded UKRI Endorsed Funder List Means for the Creative Sector

In this blog, Senior Manager Sean Rhodes and Associate Miłosz Skorupski break down what has changed, who may benefit and what organizations should consider next following the UK government’s expansion of the Global Talent visa’s endorsed funder pathway.

Learn more

Media mentions

AIP: Trump Administration Proposes New Six-Figure H-1B Fee

Partner Bo Cooper discusses the potential impact of the proposed $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions on US employers and international talent in AIP.

Learn more
Generic Insights

Blog post

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.

Learn more

Media mentions

Financial Times: Trump Administration Pauses Immigrant Visa Applications

Senior US Consular Manager Brian Simmons discusses the impact of the Trump administration’s worldwide pause on immigrant visa applications and the disruption caused by last-minute interview cancellations in the Financial Times.

Learn more

Blog post

Latin America’s Evolving Mobility Landscape: Opportunity and Complexity Advancing Together

Latin America and the Caribbean Managing Partner Leonor Echeverria explores how stronger compliance expectations, processing constraints and increasingly fragmented immigration policies are reshaping workforce mobility across the region—and where new pathways for specialized talent are emerging.

Learn more
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