Fuze Appoints Khalifa Al Fahim as Director of Regulatory Affairs to Strengthen Compliance Strategy

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Fuze Appoints Khalifa Al Fahim as Director of Regulatory Affairs to Strengthen Compliance Strategy

Fuze, one of the fastest-growing financial infrastructure providers in the Middle East and North Africa, has appointed Khalifa Mohamed Al Fahim as Director of Regulatory Affairs, reinforcing its commitment to robust compliance and regulatory alignment.

The strategic hire is aimed at strengthening Fuze’s engagement with regulatory authorities while ensuring that all operations adhere to evolving legal and financial frameworks. In addition to overseeing regulatory affairs, Al Fahim will leverage his entrepreneurial expertise and regional network to support business development, particularly as government entities across the UAE increasingly explore blockchain and digital asset applications.

Backed by Further Ventures, Fuze continues to position itself at the forefront of the UAE’s digital assets ecosystem. The company has also emphasized its commitment to local talent development, going beyond standard Emiratisation efforts by investing in education and community initiatives to deepen understanding of digital finance.

Commenting on the appointment, Mo Ali Yusuf said Al Fahim brings a rare blend of regulatory expertise and practical experience in financial innovation at both institutional and banking levels. He added that Al Fahim’s strong regional network across the Middle East and Africa is expected to deliver immediate value to the organisation.

Al Fahim expressed confidence in Fuze’s long-term vision, noting that the company stands out in the digital assets space for its commitment to building within proper regulatory frameworks. He said he looks forward to shaping the firm’s strategic direction and strengthening its relationships across regulated financial ecosystems.

With roots in a prominent Abu Dhabi business family, Al Fahim has built a career spanning sovereign regulation, institutional compliance, fintech development, and investment in emerging technologies. He began his career at the Central Bank of the UAE, where he managed high-level transformation projects, before moving to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit, contributing to the country’s Financial Action Task Force (FATF) evaluation preparations.

He later held key roles at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and Wio Bank, where he led regulatory compliance, financial crime strategy, and played a pivotal role in establishing regulatory frameworks and launching investment platforms, including securing Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) licences.

In addition to his corporate role, Al Fahim is an active investor and advisor across sectors, including hard assets and frontier technologies. He holds a degree in International Business and Entrepreneurship from Coventry University.