Hi, I'm Shaneeb —
The Fiscal Crafter
A UAE-based business consultant, Excel architect and digital strategist with 10+ years helping MENA entrepreneurs build precision-driven financial systems and grow their businesses with confidence.
From Finance Professional to MENA's Fiscal Crafter
I arrived in the UAE over a decade ago with a background in financial analysis and a deep love for Excel — the tool that, when mastered, can transform how a business sees itself.
Working across maritime finance, SME consulting, and corporate tax advisory, I noticed a consistent gap: UAE business owners had world-class ambitions but lacked the structured financial tools to match them. Most Excel templates were generic, Western-focused and didn't account for UAE-specific requirements like WPS payroll, FTA VAT compliance, or the newly introduced 9% corporate tax.
That's why I built Shaneeb – The Fiscal Crafter. Every template, every blog article, every consultation is crafted specifically for the UAE and MENA market — with the precision of an architect and the depth of a decade's on-the-ground experience.
Today I work with SME owners, finance teams, startup founders and accounting firms across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and beyond — helping them build financial clarity, tax compliance, and digital growth.
Career Timeline
Financial Analyst — Maritime Sector
Joined UAE's maritime industry as a financial analyst, building bespoke Excel models for vessel cost tracking, P&L reporting, and crew payroll under UAE Labour Law.
VAT Compliance Consultant
Led VAT readiness projects for 30+ UAE SMEs ahead of the January 2018 VAT implementation — building FTA-compliant tracking systems used by clients to this day.
Digital Marketing & Web Design
Expanded into digital marketing and web design, helping UAE businesses establish their online presence and attract GCC clients through data-driven strategies.
UAE Corporate Tax Advisory
Launched UAE's most comprehensive Excel-based corporate tax planning toolkit, helping 200+ businesses navigate the new 9% CT framework with confidence.
Shaneeb – The Fiscal Crafter
Full-service Excel templates, business consulting, digital marketing and web design — purpose-built for UAE & MENA's growing business community.
What I Specialise In
Deep expertise across the full spectrum of UAE business needs — from compliance to digital growth.
Excel Mastery
Power Query, dynamic arrays, VBA automation, advanced formulas and data modelling. I build Excel systems that run like software — without the software cost.
UAE Corporate Tax
Deep expertise in the UAE's 9% CT framework — from registration and qualifying income analysis to FTA filing and transfer pricing documentation.
VAT Compliance
Since UAE VAT's 2018 launch, I've helped 100+ businesses achieve full FTA compliance — from registration to quarterly return preparation and audit defence.
Digital Marketing
Data-driven SEO, social media strategy, PPC campaigns and content marketing for UAE and GCC businesses — with measurable ROI, not vanity metrics.
Maritime Finance
Specialist knowledge in maritime financial operations — vessel costing, crew payroll, charter party accounting and port disbursement management in the UAE market.
Web & Graphic Design
Professional, fast-loading websites and brand identity design for UAE SMEs — combining conversion-focused UX with the aesthetic standards of MENA's premium market.
What Clients Say
"The UAE Corporate Tax Planner saved our team weeks of work. Shaneeb's depth of knowledge is exceptional."
"Professional, responsive and genuinely knowledgeable about UAE business. Best consultant I've worked with in the GCC."
"The digital marketing strategy Shaneeb built for us tripled our WhatsApp leads in 3 months. Absolutely worth it."
"The HR Payroll Manager is a game-changer. UAE Labour Law compliance built right in. Our HR process now takes 2 hours instead of 2 days."
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you need a custom Excel solution, corporate tax planning support, or a complete digital marketing strategy — let's build something exceptional for your UAE business.