DFSA taps new MD for enforcement + Ibrahim Nassir is now undersecretary of the government enablement department

The Dubai Financial Services Authority appointed Alan Linning (LinkedIn) as Managing Director of Enforcement, effective 28 July 2025, according to a press release. Linning most recently served as a partner in litigation and dispute resolution at Mayer Brown JSM in Hong Kong, a role he has held since August 2017. Prior to this, he spent eight years at Sidley Austin in Hong Kong as partner head of disputes and regulatory group.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has appointed Ibrahim Nassir as Undersecretary of the Department of Government Enablement, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office.