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Khalifa AlJaziri

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American University of Sharjah
Architecture & Urban Planning

Architect turned technologist

A design-led perspective on technology — two decades turning architectural vision into intelligent, human-centred systems.

Ministry of Economy, UAE
2021 – Present

Shaping the digital economy

Projects Advisor driving strategic planning and user-centric innovation for the nation's digital future.

Ministry of Economy, UAE
2021 – Present

Chairman, Metaverse Committee

Director of Commercial Registration & Agencies Department.

Maaly Pay
2020 – Present

Co-Founder & Managing Director

The region's first offline DeFi payment ecosystem — NFC tap-to-pay and QR without internet.

Smart IoT LLC
2004 – Present

Co-Founder & Group MD

IoT solutions engineered for the GCC climate.

Fintech
2019

Maaly Pay

A revolutionary fintech platform for seamless digital payments.

Web3
2018

Dubai Blockchain Center

Fostering Web3 innovation and adoption across the Middle East.

IoT
2010

Smart IoT

Connected systems built for a sustainable future.

Forbes Middle East
2025

#1 Business Leader

Ranked first among leaders inspiring the UAE for fintech innovation.

Investopia
2025

Inaugurated by the Minister of Economy

Recognised among the companies shaping the digital economy.

Dubai Digital Authority
2024

Government recognition

Integrated into the Dubai Land Department tokenization platform.

Smart Automation

Intelligent homes and spaces engineered for comfort, security and efficiency.

IoT & Sustainability

Connected systems built for the GCC climate and a sustainable future.

Fintech

Seamless digital payment platforms shaping how the region transacts.

Web3 & Blockchain

Fostering Web3 innovation and adoption across the Middle East.

Recognized by

Two decades of leadership recognised across government, media and industry.

Forbes Middle East
Ministry of Economy
Dubai Blockchain Center
e‑Home Automation
Smart IoT
Maaly Pay
AUS · Architecture
Smart Dubai
About

Building Tomorrow's Intelligent World

Two decades turning architectural vision into intelligent, human‑centred technology.

With a foundation in architecture and urban planning from the American University of Sharjah, Khalifa AlJaziri brings a rare, design-led perspective to technology innovation.

His journey from architectural design to becoming the UAE's leading smart-automation pioneer reflects a rare ability to blend aesthetic excellence with technological advancement.

Currently serving as Projects Advisor to the UAE Ministry of Economy, he continues to shape the region's digital future through strategic planning and user-centric innovation.

Khalifa AlJaziri AlShehhi
Portfolio

Pioneering Ventures

Ventures shaping sustainable tech, digital payments, and Web3 across the region.

Fintech

Maaly Pay

2019
Co-Founder

A revolutionary fintech platform for seamless digital payments.

Web3

Dubai Blockchain Center

2018
Co-Founder

Fostering Web3 innovation and adoption across the Middle East.

IoT

Smart IoT

2010
Co-Founder & CEO

IoT solutions engineered for the GCC climate, leading sustainable technology.

Career

Experience

Over two decades across government, fintech, IoT, and Web3 — from urban planning to national digital-economy leadership.

Chairman, Metaverse Committee & Director of Commercial Registration and Agencies Department

Present
Ministry of Economy, UAE
Aug 2021 – Present · Full-time · Dubai, UAE · On-site

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Present
Maaly Pay
Jan 2020 – Present · Self-employed · Dubai, UAE · Hybrid

A UAE-born fintech innovator pioneering decentralized payment solutions, inaugurated in February 2025 at Investopia by the UAE Minister of Economy as one of the leading companies shaping the digital economy.

  • Regulatory alignment: refined our PSP solution with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) under UAE digital-payment regulations.
  • Technology: built the region's first offline DeFi payment ecosystem — secure NFC tap-to-pay and QR transactions without internet, bridging crypto and fiat.
  • Partnerships: signed landmark agreements with Avalanche, Emirex, and DMCC-licensed settlement partners for crypto-to-fiat AED settlement.
  • Government: integrated into the Dubai Land Department tokenization platform and recognized by the Dubai Digital Authority.
  • Global expansion: building referral and geo-partner networks across the UAE, Turkey, New Zealand, Australia, and the US.
  • Recognition: ranked 1st by Forbes Middle East among business leaders inspiring the UAE for fintech innovation.

Co-Founder

Present
Dubai Blockchain Center
2018 – Present · Dubai, UAE

Founder

Present
Mentored By Emirati
2017 – Present · Dubai, UAE

Co-Founder & Group Managing Director

Present
Smart IoT LLC
Apr 2004 – Present · Dubai, UAE

Board Member

Domia / Harmony Systems
2006 – 2009 · Oxfordshire, England, UK

Senior Project Manager

Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment
May 2004 – May 2007 · Full-time · Dubai, UAE

Engineering Department Assistant Director.

Urban Planner

Dubai Municipality
May 2001 – May 2004 · Full-time · Dubai, UAE

Started as an Architect in the Housing Section, then moved to the Planning Studies Section as an Urban Planner.

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