Yaqoub Shirazi

executive

Yaqoub Shirazi is the Chairman and Founder of Aqua Index, a global company specializing in the trading of water commodities. Recently, he has been in the news for his role in a groundbreaking initiative in Dubai, aimed at launching the world's first digital asset backed by real freshwater reserves. This innovative project seeks to establish a regulated and transparent financial market for water, positioning Dubai as a global hub for water innovation and security. Shirazi emphasizes the importance of pricing water according to its true value, aiming to set new standards for sustainable water management and infrastructure development.