Dr. Abdelrahman Mohammed Alyassi is a distinguished leader in real estate finance and regulation, with over 22 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors in the United Arab Emirates. Renowned for his strategic foresight and innovation-driven leadership, he has successfully led cross-functional teams in formulating long-term financial plans, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and executing transformative initiatives that streamlined operations while maintaining high standards of service quality and employee satisfaction.
Currently serving at the Dubai Land Department, Dr. Alyassi leads public-private partnership initiatives and develops compensation strategies aligned with both organizational objectives and regulatory frameworks. In his previous role at the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), he managed multi-billion-dirham trust accounts. He played a key role in driving financial planning, regulatory reform, and system automation, achieving over 99% security in real estate financial transactions.
Academically, Dr. Alyassi holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship) from the University of Sharjah, where his research focuses on the integration of FinTech crowdfunding and PropTech in the UAE’s real estate sector. He also holds a Master’s in Islamic Banking and Finance from Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (Finance) from Al Ghurair University.
Dr. Alyassi is a published author on topics related to FinTech and real estate innovation and is an active lecturer on trust account governance and financial compliance. He has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, underscoring his commitment to excellence, regulatory advancement, and sustainable growth in the UAE’s real estate landscape.