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Aquis Founder Moves to Dubai Post £10M Sale

11/3/2025

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Alasdair Haynes, founder of Aquis Exchange, relocated to Dubai after selling the business for £10 million.
He resigned as CEO in February due to health issues, including prostate cancer treatment, while remaining Aquis president on a part-time basis.
The move reflects a trend of Britons leaving UK for the UAE, drawn by lifestyle and lack of income tax after changes.
Aquis reported losses of £2.2 million last year.

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Alasdair Haynes, founder of Aquis Exchange, relocated to Dubai after selling the business for £10 million.
He resigned as CEO in February due to health issues, including prostate cancer treatment, while remaining Aquis president on a part-time basis.
The move reflects a trend of Britons leaving UK for the UAE, drawn by lifestyle and lack of income tax after changes.
Aquis reported losses of £2.2 million last year.