Abu Dhabi-based Fuze, a fast-growing digital asset infrastructure provider, has appointed Emirati entrepreneur Khalifa Mohammed Al Fahim as its new Director of Regulatory Affairs. The strategic move signals the company’s focus on strengthening its compliance framework and deepening ties with financial authorities as the UAE continues to formalize its digital asset ecosystem.
Quick Facts
- Appointment: Khalifa Al Fahim joins as Director of Regulatory Affairs.
- Company: Fuze, a UAE-based digital asset infrastructure provider.
- Goal: Enhance regulatory engagement and ensure compliance.
A Strategic Hire to Bridge Fintech and Regulation
Al Fahim’s appointment is designed to build a stronger bridge between Fuze and the region’s regulatory bodies. His role will focus on ensuring all of the company’s activities align with established legal and financial frameworks. Fuze, which is backed by Abu Dhabi’s Further Ventures, also plans to leverage Al Fahim’s extensive network to support its business development efforts, particularly as federal and local entities increase their exploration of blockchain and digital assets.
The company stated it is committed to growing the UAE’s digital asset sector and is moving beyond mandatory Emiratisation quotas in the private sector to actively support local financial leaders.
Mohammed Ali Yousef, Co-founder and CEO of Fuze, commented on the appointment: “Khalifa’s arrival is a valuable addition to our team. He combines a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks with the practical application of financial innovation at the bank and institutional level. With his deep roots in the UAE and his extensive network across the Middle East and Africa, we are confident he will make an immediate positive impact.”
A Career Forged in UAE’s Financial Core
Al Fahim brings a significant track record that spans sovereign policy, institutional compliance, and fintech development. He began his career in the office of the Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE, where he managed strategic transformation projects related to national financial policy.
He later moved to the UAE’s Financial Intelligence Unit, playing a key role in preparations for the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) evaluation, a critical assessment of the country’s financial system integrity. His private sector experience includes leadership positions at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and, more recently, Wio Bank, one of the UAE’s leading digital banks.
At Wio, Al Fahim led regulatory compliance and anti-financial crime strategies before transitioning to manage strategic projects and partnerships. He was instrumental in developing Wio’s regulatory framework and launching the “Wio Invest” platform, which involved securing licenses from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).
“Fuze is one of the most exciting companies in the digital asset space, having adopted a long-term vision from the start. This is a vision I strongly believe in, and I look forward to helping shape the strategic direction and enhancing the interaction between the company and its partners within regulated financial systems,” stated Khalifa Al Fahim.
About Fuze
Fuze is the MENA region’s first regulated digital asset infrastructure provider. The company offers secure and advanced tools for banks and fintech companies to efficiently integrate digital asset services. Fuze helps financial institutions plan, regulate, and execute digital infrastructure, enabling them to launch regulated, world-class products quickly and securely.
Source: Zawya
