The Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) has announced the appointment of Arafaat Ali Khan to lead its Middle East operations, effective immediately.

Arafaat’s appointment is part of CCG’s Middle East expansion strategy to establish a presence in the rapidly growing collectibles market. He will be based in the new office in Dubai. In his new role, he brings over 26 years of leadership experience in the Middle East’s pop culture and entertainment industry. Most recently, he served as the Managing Partner of Domain Entertainment. Previously, he worked with Waverider Entertainment as Chief Executive Officer, The Alliance as Director of Content and Communications, and co-founded the Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC). He has also worked with Perspective PR, Landmark PR, Intermarkets, and DHL early in his career.

Welcoming Arafaat to the Middle East leadership team, Max Spiegel, President of Certified Collectibles Group, said, “We are extremely excited to welcome Arafaat to our team. His impressive expertise and passion for collectibles will be invaluable as we establish our presence in the Middle East. This expansion is a testament to our belief in the region's potential and our commitment to providing top-tier service to collectors and enthusiasts here.”

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Arafaat also expressed, “As an avid collector myself, I am honored to join CCG and lead the company’s efforts in the Middle East. The region has a vibrant and enthusiastic collecting community, and I am excited to be part of another first at CCG by providing exceptional services and support to collectors and dealers here. This is an exciting time for the industry, and I look forward to contributing to its growth and success.”