The Experts Behind Arab First
Our team of 30+ specialists brings together decades of UAE business setup, legal, PRO, and accounting expertise. Every client gets a dedicated advisor who knows their case inside out.
Business Setup Team
Ahmed Al Rashidi
Head of Business Setup
15 years of UAE licensing experience across all seven emirates. Ahmed has personally overseen 2,000+ company formations.
Sara Khalil
Senior Business Advisor
Specialist in freezone licensing with expertise in DMCC, IFZA, and JAFZA structuring for international clients.
James Chen
Business Advisor
Helps entrepreneurs from Asia-Pacific navigate UAE business setup with deep cross-cultural communication skills.
Legal & Compliance Team
Layla Hassan
Head of Legal Services
UAE-qualified lawyer with 12 years specialising in commercial law, MOA drafting, and corporate compliance.
Omar Farouq
Legal Advisor
Expert in shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and dispute resolution under UAE Civil and Commercial Law.
PRO & Government Relations Team
Mohammed Yusuf
Head PRO Officer
20+ years of government relations experience. Mohammed has personal contacts across all UAE ministries and freezone authorities.
Fatima Al Zaabi
PRO Specialist
Specialises in visa processing, Emirates ID, and labour ministry applications with priority processing access.
Ravi Sharma
PRO Officer
Expert in DED, MOHRE, and GDRFA transactions. Handles complex visa cases and status changes for multinational clients.
Accounting & Finance Team
Priya Nair
Head of Accounting
ACCA qualified with 10 years UAE accounting experience. Priya leads our bookkeeping, VAT, and corporate tax services.
Khalid Mansoor
Tax Advisor
FTA-registered tax agent specialising in VAT advisory, corporate tax planning, and FTA compliance management.
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