Atif is one of Manchester’s most successful businessmen, with numerous entrepreneurial excellence awards under his belt. Atif started young in the property and financial sector and has become one of the most established in the area with more than 25 years of experience in the sector. In 2014, Atif was appointed by the Ajman Government part of the UAE to be their only partner and representative in the UK and Europe for the Ajman Free Zone. Atif was also appointed by His Excellency Mahmoad Khalil Al Hashmi General Manager of Ajman Free Zone to create and expand business relationships across Europe. In 2025, Atif was appointed as Global Head of its Freeport Division, ISS Freeports, in conjunction with the launch of the company’s second ISS Airview hub at Teesside International Airport.