Fuze Appoints Khalifa Al Fahim as Director of Regulatory Affairs to Strengthen Compliance and Business Development
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Fuze, a leading financial infrastructure provider in the MENA region, has announced the appointment of Khalifa Mohamed Al Fahim as its new Director of Regulatory Affairs. This strategic move aims to enhance the company’s relationships with regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with legal and financial standards. Al Fahim will leverage his extensive entrepreneurial experience and network to support business development, particularly as federal and emirate-level entities increasingly adopt blockchain technology and digital assets in their operations.
Commitment to the UAE’s Digital Assets Industry
Fuze, supported by Abu Dhabi’s Further Ventures, is dedicated to advancing the UAE’s digital assets sector. The company emphasizes not only compliance with Emiratisation policies but also the education of financial leaders. Fuze aims to foster a deeper understanding of digital assets within the UAE community through various initiatives.
Mo Ali Yusuf, CEO of Fuze, expressed confidence in Al Fahim’s capabilities, stating that his unique blend of regulatory expertise and practical financial innovation will significantly benefit the organization. Yusuf highlighted Al Fahim’s deep-rooted connections in the UAE and his expansive network across the Middle East and Africa as assets that will contribute to Fuze’s immediate and long-term goals.
Al Fahim’s Vision for Fuze
In his new role, Khalifa Al Fahim articulated his enthusiasm for joining Fuze, describing it as a pioneering entity in the digital assets landscape. He emphasized the company’s commitment to ethical practices and long-term strategies, which he fully supports. Al Fahim looks forward to shaping the strategic direction of Fuze and enhancing its interactions with stakeholders within regulated financial ecosystems.
A Legacy of Regulatory Expertise
Khalifa Al Fahim comes from a prominent Abu Dhabi business family, deeply intertwined with the UAE’s growth narrative. His career spans various sectors, including sovereign regulation, institutional compliance, fintech development, and capital deployment. Al Fahim began his professional journey at the Governor’s Office of the Central Bank of the UAE, where he managed high-level transformation projects related to national financial policy.
He later joined the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit, contributing to the country’s preparation for the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) evaluation, a crucial step in ensuring sovereign financial integrity. His experience includes leadership roles in regulatory compliance and financial crime strategy at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and Wio Bank, a trailblazer in the UAE’s digital banking sector.
Contributions to Wio Bank and Beyond
At Wio Bank, Al Fahim played a pivotal role in establishing the regulatory framework and developing Wio Invest. His efforts included securing licenses from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and creating regulated frameworks for wealth management, margin trading, and trade finance.
In addition to his responsibilities at Fuze, Al Fahim is an active investor and advisor in hard-asset and frontier technology sectors. He holds a degree in International Business and Entrepreneurship from Coventry University.
About Fuze
Fuze is recognized as MENA’s first regulated digital assets infrastructure provider, offering innovative tools for financial institutions and businesses to securely integrate digital asset services. The company adopts a solutions-oriented approach, assisting financial service providers in strategizing and implementing digital asset infrastructures, enabling them to launch regulated products efficiently.
Founded by a team of experts from fintech, traditional finance, and decentralized finance sectors, Fuze’s leadership includes individuals with extensive experience in high-growth global businesses. CEO Mohammed Ali Yusuf has held significant positions at Checkout.com and Visa, while COO Arpit Mehta has been part of leadership teams at notable fintech companies. CTO Srijan Shetty has a background in algorithmic trading at Goldman Sachs and technology at Microsoft.
Fuze also offers a Digital-Assets-as-a-Service platform, allowing banks and fintechs to embed regulated digital asset products in a B2B2C model. Additionally, the company provides an Over-The-Counter (OTC) service for institutions, funds, and high-net-worth individuals to execute large digital asset trades securely.
For more information about Fuze, visit fuze.ae.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this release is for informational purposes only. Fuze and its subsidiaries are licensed by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in the UAE as a broker-dealer in virtual assets. The company has also received approval from the Central Bank of Jordan to participate in the Jordan Regulatory Sandbox for testing digital asset services. This announcement does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell virtual assets or provide financial services. Virtual assets carry significant risks, including price volatility and regulatory uncertainty. Readers are encouraged to seek independent legal and financial advice before making any investment decisions.
Source: www.zawya.com
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Published on 2026-04-08 13:02:00 • By the Editorial Desk
