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Khalid al Zarouni

SVP & DIFC Registrar Of Companies at DIFC

Khalid Al Zarouni has extensive work experience, primarily in the legal and regulatory fields. Khalid started their career in 2000 as a Senior Legal Consultant at the Department of Economic Development, Government of Dubai, where they worked until 2008. In 2008, they joined DIFC as an Assistant General Counsel and later became the Assistant of Director of Employment Standard at the DIFC Authority. Since 2010, Khalid has held the position of Senior Vice President and Registrar of Companies at DIFC, where they are responsible for leading the affairs of the ROC Office and managing the economic affairs of all DIFC companies. Throughout their career, Khalid has focused on strengthening the regulatory framework and corporate governance practices, as well as fostering entrepreneurship and supporting the financial services sector.

Khalid Al Zarouni's education history includes an Executive Master of Public Administration from the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, which they completed from 2017 to 2018. Khalid also holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in International Business/Trade/Commerce from Deakin University, which they obtained between 2005 and 2007. Their undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from United Arab Emirates University, where they studied from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, Khalid has obtained certifications in "Building Accountability into Your Culture," "Impromptu Speaking," and "The Six Morning Habits of High Performers" from LinkedIn.

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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 72 countries with an approximate population of 3 billion and an estimated GDP of USD 8 trillion.   With a close to 20-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe and the Americas through Dubai.  DIFC is home to an internationally recognised, independent regulator and a proven judicial system with an English common law framework, as well as the region’s largest financial ecosystem of almost 30,000 professionals working across over 4,000 active registered companies – making up the largest and most diverse pool of industry talent in the region.   The Centre’s vision is to drive the future of finance through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and partnerships. Today, it is the global future of finance and innovation hub offering one of the region’s most comprehensive FinTech and venture capital environments, including cost-effective licensing solutions, fit-for-purpose regulation, innovative accelerator programmes, and funding for growth-stage start-ups.   Comprising a variety of world-renowned retail and dining venues, a dynamic art and culture scene, residential apartments, hotels and public spaces, DIFC continues to be one of Dubai’s most sought-after business and lifestyle destinations.  *DIFC will never ask applicants for money transfers or payments of any kind for a job or internship. Applicants should be suspicious of offers of internships or jobs with DIFC if you have not had previous contact with us to discuss such offers, or if money transfer or payment of any kind, including advance payment for travel/visa/work permit, is requested. If you come across such offers, please escalate to info@difc.ae.


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