Dr. Sameer Al Ansari
Partner, CEO – RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO)
Dr. Sameer Al Ansari is the Chief Executive Officer of RAK Digital Assets Oasis, the only common law free
zone in the world solely dedicated to non-regulated digital and virtual asset companies. Under the wise
leadership of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al Qasimi, The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and oversight of
its Chairman Sheikh Mohammed Bin Humaid Al Qassimi, Dr Sameer has played a key role in the creation of RAK
DAO, building the team and shaping its future strategy.
He is also the CEO of RAK ICC, one of the fastest-growing government-owned offshore corporate
registries.
Dr. Al Ansari is a finance guru with over 35 years of senior corporate, operational, private equity,
investing, board, and strategic advisory experience. He currently serves on several boards, including
Marjan, TVM Healthcare Partners and Al Ramz Capital.
Dr. Al Ansari’s vast leadership experience includes roles such as Chairman & CEO of Dubai International
Capital ($13B Assets Under Management) and numerous regional and international boards, such as the Dubai
International Financial Centre (DIFC) from 2004–2016, Hawkamah Institute of Corporate Governance, Dubai
Holding, and many others.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.