About us
Dharsi was built on decades of real-world experience at the intersection of banking, technology, and strategic transformation. Founded by Dr. Haroun Dharsey, a respected leader with over 30 years in the financial services and technology sectors. Dharsi brings executive-level insight to the challenges businesses face in today’s digital economy.
Headquartered in Dubai, Dharsi was created to serve a growing need: clear, security-led, and business-aligned technology guidance. We don’t just recommend solutions, we align technology with strategy, ensuring organizations remain secure, agile, and future-ready. With a focus on collaboration, governance, and practical transformation, Dharsi is committed to becoming the trusted partner for businesses across the UAE, GCC, Africa, and beyond.
Our Mission
At Dharsi, our mission is to empower organizations with trusted, strategy-led technology consulting that delivers secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions. Through deep industry knowledge in cybersecurity, IT architecture, and digital transformation, we guide businesses in navigating complexity with clarity — from governance and compliance to AI adoption and infrastructure design.
Our Vision
To be the leading technology advisory firm in the Middle East and Africa, known for advancing digital excellence, cybersecurity resilience, and AI-driven innovation through strategic leadership, trusted partnerships, and sustainable impact.
Our Experience
Our leadership is grounded in decades of enterprise experience — from spearheading national-scale payment systems to leading digital transitions at some of the region’s most prominent banks. Dr. Haroun Dharsey, formerly CIO of Deem Finance and SVP of Technology at Dubai Islamic Bank, has led transformative initiatives including core banking upgrades, enterprise-wide data programs, digital mobility platforms, and full-scale infrastructure migrations.
Dharsi builds on this foundation to offer cutting-edge consulting across cybersecurity, cloud and IT architecture, systems governance, AI advisory, and managed security services. Our team combines industry depth with cross-sector agility — capable of navigating regulatory environments, designing resilient systems, and delivering secure, scalable technology frameworks.
Whether you’re a financial institution seeking digital modernization, or a growing enterprise looking to build a secure and intelligent tech roadmap, our experience ensures you’re in expert hands
