Meet the Team
Khamaru Dheen
CEO & Academic Director
Khamaru Dheen is the CEO and Chief Knowledge Officer of HayyaTax Academy. Holding an MBA in Finance, an IFA UK qualification, and a world topper distinction in Managerial Accounting, he combines academic excellence with practical industry experience. With over 9 years of expertise in taxation, finance, and business consulting, he is committed to developing future professionals through practical, career focused training and real world insights.
CA Anita Bansal
Academic Director | Lead Faculty
VAT & Corporate Tax
Anita Bansal is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and UAE FTA Approved Tax Agent with over 17 years of experience in taxation and financial advisory across the UAE and India. As Academic Director and Lead Faculty for VAT and Corporate Tax, she delivers practical, industry focused training that prepares learners for successful careers in UAE taxation and compliance.
Ahammed Rasafi
Director & Co-founder
Ahammed Rasafi is the Director and Co-founder of HayyaTax Academy. With over 8 years of experience in business development, marketing, and strategic growth, he plays a key role in shaping the academy’s industry partnerships and student engagement initiatives. He focuses on creating learning opportunities that bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry expectations, helping students build successful careers in finance and taxation.
Aijaz Ahmed
Lead Faculty, Corporate Tax & Transfer Pricing
Aijaz Ahmed is the Lead Faculty for Corporate Tax and Transfer Pricing at HayyaTax Academy. With over 11 years of experience, including working with Big Four firms, he specializes in corporate tax planning, transfer pricing, compliance, and advisory. His sessions combine technical expertise with real client case studies, helping learners build practical skills that align with current industry requirements.
Shamnas CMA
Lead Faculty, Accounting & Taxation
Shamnas serves as the Lead Faculty for Accounting and Taxation at HayyaTax Academy. A CMA qualified finance professional with over 9 years of experience, he brings extensive expertise in accounting, financial reporting, taxation, audit support, and internal controls. His practical, hands on teaching style helps students understand accounting principles while preparing them for real workplace challenges and professional growth.
Danielle Tan ACCA
Lead Faculty, UAE VAT
Danielle Tan is an ACCA qualified tax professional with over 8 years of experience in UAE VAT, GCC indirect taxation, and international tax advisory. Having trained with PwC and worked on complex tax engagements across the UAE, GCC, and Southeast Asia, she serves as Lead Faculty for Indirect Taxation, delivering practical, industry focused training that prepares learners for successful careers in UAE taxation and compliance.
Hossam
Ramadan ACCA
Lead Faculty,
Accounting & VAT
Hossam Ramadan is an ACCA qualified accounting professional with over 6 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and ERP systems across the UAE and the Middle East. As Lead Faculty for Accounting and Bookkeeping, he provides practical, industry focused training that equips learners with the knowledge and hands on skills required to excel in modern accounting and finance careers.
FAQ'S
Have questions? We’ve answered the most common queries to help you make an informed decision before enrolling at HayyaTax Academy.
HayyaTax Academy is the learning division of HayyaTax LLC, a Dubai based FTA Approved Tax Agency and ACCA Approved Employer. We provide practical, industry focused training in UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, Accounting, Transfer Pricing, E Invoicing, AI Accounting, and Financial Reporting to help students and professionals build successful careers across the UAE and GCC.
HayyaTax Academy offers career focused programs in UAE Accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, E Invoicing, IFRS, AI Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Financial Reporting. Our courses combine live online training, practical assignments, case studies, and internship opportunities.
Our courses are ideal for students, fresh graduates, accountants, finance professionals, business owners, and anyone looking to build or advance a career in UAE taxation and accounting. No prior UAE tax experience is required for most beginner programs.
HayyaTax Academy focuses on practical learning. Students gain hands on experience through real business case studies, software training, tax return preparation, accounting exercises, and live sessions conducted by experienced industry professionals.
Yes. Eligible students receive internship opportunities where they can gain practical exposure to real accounting and taxation work, helping them become job ready.
Yes. Students who successfully complete the course and assessment receive a HayyaTax Academy Course Completion Certificate, validating their knowledge and practical skills in UAE taxation and accounting.
Yes. All classes are conducted live online, allowing students to learn from anywhere. Session recordings are also provided for revision and flexible learning.
Yes. HayyaTax Academy offers career guidance, CV review, interview preparation, mentoring, and placement support to help students secure opportunities in the UAE and GCC finance industry.
HayyaTax Academy combines real industry expertise with practical training delivered by professionals from an FTA Approved Tax Agency. Our job oriented curriculum, internships, career mentoring, and placement support make us one of the best choices for learning UAE taxation and accounting.