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”’Saeed Khalifa Mohammed Al‑Fuqaei”’ (born November 30, 1976) is an Emirati entrepreneur and businessman, founder and chairman of Shuraa Group and Voltron Group.

”’Saeed Khalifa Mohammed Al‑Fuqaei”’ (born November 30, 1976) is an Emirati entrepreneur and businessman, founder and chairman of Shuraa Group and Voltron Group.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Anjana |date=2021-03-02 |title=Saeed Khalifa Mohammed Al Fuqaei: The successful multi-millionaire Emirati businessman from Dubai |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae-success-stories/saeed-khalifa-mohammed-al-fuqaei-the-successful-multi-millionaire-emirati-businessman-from-dubai-1.1574925835212 |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Gulf News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-15 |title=Entrepreneur Saeed Khalifa Mohammed Al Fuqaei of Shuraa Group has a message for all budding entrepreneurs |url=https://edtimes.in/entrepreneur-saeed-khalifa-mohammed-al-fuqaei-of-shuraa-group-has-a-message-for-all-budding-entrepreneurs/ |access-date=2025-07-08 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==

Al‑Fuqaei was born in [[Al Rashidiya|Rashidiya]], [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]], as one of 16 children. From 1993 to 1998, he attended a military boarding school. He has stated that his father, Khalifa Mohammed Al‑Fuqaei (1921–2014), who worked as a sea captain, influenced his approach to work and personal values.

== Career ==

Al‑Fuqaei began his professional career in the maritime and logistics sector. From 1998 to 2000, he worked at Sheikh Zayed Port, followed by a tenure at Jebel Ali Port from 2000 to 2008.<ref name=”BloombergAlFuqaei”>{{Cite web |title=Saeed AlFuqaei – Bloomberg Profile |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/saeed-alfuqaei |access-date=2025-07-08 |publisher=Bloomberg}}</ref> In 2001, while still working at the port, Al‑Fuqaei launched a 150-square-foot typing center in [[Al Rashidiya|Rashidiya]] with one [[public relations officer]] (PRO), which laid the groundwork for Shuraa Management & Consultancy.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-11 |title=From A 150 Sq.Ft. Typing Centre To A Multi-Million Business Empire, Here’s The Inspiring Story Of Shuraa Group’s Owner, Saeed Khalifa |url=https://curlytales.com/from-a-150-sq-ft-typing-centre-to-a-multi-million-business-empire-heres-the-inspiring-story-of-shuraa-groups-owner-saeed-khalifa/ |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Curly Tales |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-23 |title=Emirati businessman Saeed Khalifa Mohammed Al Fuqaei goes unstoppable |url=https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/food/article/emirati-businessman-saeed-khalifa-mohammed-al-fuqaei-goes-unstoppable-with-his-exclusive-business-tactics-23104283 |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref> The company offered business setup services, trade licensing, government documentation, tax, accounting, and other corporate solutions in Dubai.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saeed Khalifa Mohamed Al Fuqaei AL-ALI personal appointments – Find and update company information – GOV.UK |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/9W7yyqWWyISTTzoyHxUS9Sjnaso/appointments |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-24 |title=Saeed Khalifa Mohammed Al Fuqaei Archives |url=https://staging.scoopempire.com/tag/saeed-khalifa-mohammed-al-fuqaei/ |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Scoop Empire |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-09 |title=Saeed Khalifa Mohammed Al Fuqaei – An Entrepreneur to the rescue |website=Net News Ledger |url=https://www.netnewsledger.com/2020/12/09/saeed-khalifa-mohammed-al-fuqaei-an-entrepreneur-to-the-rescue/ |access-date=2025-07-08 |language=en-US}}</ref> Shuraa has reportedly facilitated between 35,000 and 50,000 business setups, with monthly company formations ranging from 300 to 1,300.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 26, 2025 |title=Shuraa Business Setup Reflects on a Groundbreaking Year of Growth and Innovation |url=https://news.marketersmedia.com/shuraa-business-setup-reflects-on-a-groundbreaking-year-of-growth-and-innovation/89152857 |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Marketers Media |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-05 |title=How Dubai is cementing its position in the region as a start-up hub ~~– Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More~~ |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/startup/461478-how-dubai-is-cementing-its-position-in-the-region-as-start-up-hub |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=www.arabianbusiness.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Al‑Fuqaei began his professional career in the maritime and logistics sector. From 1998 to 2000, he worked at Sheikh Zayed Port, followed by a tenure at Jebel Ali Port from 2000 to 2008.<ref name=”BloombergAlFuqaei”>{{Cite web |title=Saeed AlFuqaei – Bloomberg Profile |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/saeed-alfuqaei |access-date=2025-07-08 |publisher=Bloomberg}}</ref> In 2001, while still working at the port, Al‑Fuqaei launched a 150-square-foot typing center in [[Al Rashidiya|Rashidiya]] with one [[public relations officer]] (PRO), which laid the groundwork for Shuraa Management & Consultancy.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-11 |title=From A 150 Sq.Ft. Typing Centre To A Multi-Million Business Empire, Here’s The Inspiring Story Of Shuraa Group’s Owner, Saeed Khalifa |url=https://curlytales.com/from-a-150-sq-ft-typing-centre-to-a-multi-million-business-empire-heres-the-inspiring-story-of-shuraa-groups-owner-saeed-khalifa/ |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Curly Tales |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-23 |title=Emirati businessman Saeed Khalifa Mohammed Al Fuqaei goes unstoppable |url=https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/food/article/emirati-businessman-saeed-khalifa-mohammed-al-fuqaei-goes-unstoppable-with-his-exclusive-business-tactics-23104283 |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref> The company offered business setup services, trade licensing, government documentation, tax, accounting, and other corporate solutions in Dubai.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saeed Khalifa Mohamed Al Fuqaei AL-ALI personal appointments – Find and update company information – GOV.UK |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/9W7yyqWWyISTTzoyHxUS9Sjnaso/appointments |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-24 |title=Saeed Khalifa Mohammed Al Fuqaei Archives |url=https://staging.scoopempire.com/tag/saeed-khalifa-mohammed-al-fuqaei/ |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Scoop Empire |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-09 |title=Saeed Khalifa Mohammed Al Fuqaei – An Entrepreneur to the rescue |website=Net News Ledger |url=https://www.netnewsledger.com/2020/12/09/saeed-khalifa-mohammed-al-fuqaei-an-entrepreneur-to-the-rescue/ |access-date=2025-07-08 |language=en-US}}</ref> Shuraa has reportedly facilitated between 35,000 and 50,000 business setups, with monthly company formations ranging from 300 to 1,300.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 26, 2025 |title=Shuraa Business Setup Reflects on a Groundbreaking Year of Growth and Innovation |url=https://news.marketersmedia.com/shuraa-business-setup-reflects-on-a-groundbreaking-year-of-growth-and-innovation/89152857 |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Marketers Media |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-05 |title=How Dubai is cementing its position in the region as a start-up hub |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/startup/461478-how-dubai-is-cementing-its-position-in-the-region-as-start-up-hub |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=www.arabianbusiness.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Shuraa Group operates a range of subsidiaries and ventures, including Shuraa Business Setup, Shuraa Tax & Accounting, Shuraa Business Centers, Shuraa Medical Center (AMARA Aesthetic Studio), Shuraa Banking Services, and Shuraa Education, which was launched in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-24 |title=Shuraa posts a strong 2022 with over 3000 business licenses issued |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/shuraa-posts-a-strong-2022-with-over-3000-business-licenses-issued-1.1677150306178 |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Gulf News |language=en}}</ref> The group has also developed hospitality projects such as the Pulse Hotel in Jaddaf and the Orchid View Hotel in [[Bur Dubai]], the latter of which was later sold. Additional ventures include the original Legend Business Setup, Carpe Diem Factory, and various service-oriented entities.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-25 |title=Shuraa successfully closes first Co-Lab event with over 400 top investors attending |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/shuraa-successfully-closes-first-co-lab-event-with-over-400-top-investors-attending-1.1681814231897 |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Gulf News |language=en}}</ref>

In addition to Shuraa, Al‑Fuqaei founded the Voltron Group, a separate entity focused on electromechanical and design services.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VOLTRON GROUP UK LTD overview – Find and update company information – GOV.UK |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14191670 |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref> Its divisions include Voltron Electromechanical, specializing in MEP contracting;<ref>{{Cite web |title=Voltron Electromechanical Works LLC – ATN UAE |url=https://www.atninfo.com/co/voltron-electromechanical-works-llc-dubai-214682 |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=www.atninfo.com}}</ref> Voltron [[Switchgear]], which provides electrical and automation systems;<ref>{{Cite web |title=Voltkon Switchgear |url=https://www.voltkon.in/voltkon-switchgear |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=www.voltkon.in |language=en}}</ref> and VEM Interiors, offering interior design and fit-out solutions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saeed Khalifa al Fuqaei – Founder & Chairman at Shuraa Business Setup |url=https://theorg.com/org/shuraa-business-setup/org-chart/saeed-khalifa-al-fuqaei |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=THE ORG |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==

Emirati advisor (born 1976)

Saeed Khalifa Mohammed Al‑Fuqaei (born November 30, 1976) is an Emirati entrepreneur and businessman, founder and chairman of Shuraa Group and Voltron Group.

Early life and education

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Al‑Fuqaei was born in Rashidiya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as one of 16 children. From 1993 to 1998, he attended a military boarding school. He has stated that his father, Khalifa Mohammed Al‑Fuqaei (1921–2014), who worked as a sea captain, influenced his approach to work and personal values.

Al‑Fuqaei began his professional career in the maritime and logistics sector. From 1998 to 2000, he worked at Sheikh Zayed Port, followed by a tenure at Jebel Ali Port from 2000 to 2008.^[1] In 2001, while still working at the port, Al‑Fuqaei launched a 150-square-foot typing center in Rashidiya with one public relations officer (PRO), which laid the groundwork for Shuraa Management & Consultancy.^[2]^[3] The company offered business setup services, trade licensing, government documentation, tax, accounting, and other corporate solutions in Dubai.^[4]^[5]^[6] Shuraa has reportedly facilitated between 35,000 and 50,000 business setups, with monthly company formations ranging from 300 to 1,300.^[7]^[8]

In addition to Shuraa, Al‑Fuqaei founded the Voltron Group, a separate entity focused on electromechanical and design services.^[11]

Early life and education

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