International Investor Award Winner

Jay Shaholia - Visionary Leadership - Free Zone Development & Entrepreneurship // MENA 2026–2027

Jay Shaholia is the Chief Operating Officer at Meydan Free Zone, where he oversees and optimises core operational functions to drive the organisation’s strategic growth and long-term success. Before joining Meydan Free Zone, Shaholia served as Group Project Head at Creative Zone, where he led high-impact projects spanning strategic marketing, business transformation, and financial audits for new ventures at board level. 

Shaholia holds a degree in Finance from the University of Wollongong, equipping him with a solid foundation in financial analysis and management. He is also a certified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), underscoring his expertise in financial auditing, reporting, and corporate governance. Combining academic rigour with hands-on leadership, Shaholia brings a results-driven and future-focused approach to strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for entrepreneurship.