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Shoaib is a Senior Manager 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

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Professional accomplishments

Member, AmCham Abu Dhabi

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

Publications and lectures

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

May 23, 2024 | Conference

People 1st MENA Conference Dubai | UAERead more

March 19, 2024 | Blog post

Navigating Corporate and Immigration Considerations When Closing a Company in the UAERead more

February 8, 2024 | Blog post

Emiratisation Compliance for Small Companies in the UAERead more
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People 1st MENA Conference Dubai | UAERead more

March 19, 2024 | Blog post

Navigating Corporate and Immigration Considerations When Closing a Company in the UAERead more

February 8, 2024 | Blog post

Emiratisation Compliance for Small Companies in the UAERead more
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May 23, 2024 | Conference

People 1st MENA Conference Dubai | UAERead more

March 19, 2024 | Blog post

Navigating Corporate and Immigration Considerations When Closing a Company in the UAERead more

February 8, 2024 | Blog post

Emiratisation Compliance for Small Companies in the UAERead more
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  • United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates

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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

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

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May 23, 2024 | Conference

People 1st MENA Conference Dubai | UAERead more

March 19, 2024 | Blog post

Navigating Corporate and Immigration Considerations When Closing a Company in the UAERead more

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Fragomen UAE Ltd.

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

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

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Shoaib’s insights

May 23, 2024 | Conference

People 1st MENA Conference Dubai | UAERead more

March 19, 2024 | Blog post

Navigating Corporate and Immigration Considerations When Closing a Company in the UAERead more

February 8, 2024 | Blog post

Emiratisation Compliance for Small Companies in the UAERead more
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Fragomen UAE Ltd.

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

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

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May 23, 2024 | Conference

People 1st MENA Conference Dubai | UAERead more

March 19, 2024 | Blog post

Navigating Corporate and Immigration Considerations When Closing a Company in the UAERead more

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Emiratisation Compliance for Small Companies in the UAERead more
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