Graduate Trainee - Regulatory Affairs (UAEN only)

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (EITC); Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (EITC) is launching the FutureX Graduate Trainee Programme in Regulatory Affairs. This 12-month accelerated development journey aims to build skills, experiences, and a professional network for a career in telecom regulatory work.

The role supports TDRA interactions, regulatory obligations, and cross-functional collaboration with Technology, Finance, and Commercial teams, offering exposure across multiple business functions and industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Excellent written and spoken communication in English and Arabic.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to meetings in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage interface with stakeholders to engage, track and streamline input in key regulatory areas.
• Coordinate with TDRA/other teams on information requests and regulatory obligations.
• Monitor international regulatory developments and prepare benchmark data.
• Assist in planning and processes for regulatory obligations responses.
• Contribute to performance measures for regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with Technology, Finance, Commercial and other divisions as required.
• Prepare submissions, correspondence and documentation related to regulatory matters.
• Represent Regulatory Affairs in meetings with TDRA, Etisalat and other operators.

Skills

English and Arabic communication

Teamwork and independence

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Systems, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Telecom Engineering, IT/CS, International Relations or similar

Job description

Shape the Future with FutureX

Are you an ambitious Emirati graduate ready to launch your career and contribute to the UAE's digital future?

TheFutureX Graduate Trainee Programmeis a 12-month accelerated development journey designed to help talented graduates build the skills, experiences, and professional network needed to thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Through structured learning, mentorship, job rotations, business exposure, industry-recognised certifications, and real-world projects, you will gain valuable insights across multiple business functions while developing the capabilities required for long-term career success. This programme welcomes graduates from diverse academic backgrounds who are eager to learn, innovate, and make an impact.

Under this programme, we are looking to hire a Graduate Trainee to join our Regulatory Affairs Team.

Key Accountabilities:

Support and manage interface with relevant stakeholders as appropriate to engage, track, obtain and streamline business input/ objectives in key operational areas with regulatory requirements under the telecoms regulatory framework and/or the Telecommunications Digital Government and Regulatory Authority (TDRA) as may be required (e.g. in relation to specific TDRA requests for information, broader regulatory obligations, special projects and/or any other matter falling within the scope of the above framework).

• Support interface with the TDRA’s Technical Affairs personnel and du’s Technology and Commercial teams in relation to daily management of du’s requirements for scarce resources and du’s compliance to:
  • Internet access policy
  • Mobile number portability
  • Fixed number portability
  • Numbering management
  • National crisis management projects
  • Billing and CPR audits
• in addition to TDRA’s requests for actions and & adhoc reports within TDRA’s timelines.
• Support monitoring of international regulatory developments and international best practice, including supporting submissions/ policy positions with benchmarked data and in relation to recurring team updates as appropriate.
• Assist in the development of comprehensive planning and processes to ensure that responses to regulatory technology obligations are met.
• Support development and implementation appropriate overall performance measures in respect of du’s obligations in respect regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with Technology, Finance and Commercial and other divisions as required to fulfill the duties of the position;
• Prepare and support the preparation of submissions, correspondence and other documentation relevant to the policies associated with these matters, and the operation of the policies in the fulfillment of the duties of the position;
• Represent Regulatory Affairs in meetings with the TDRA, Etisalat and other licensed operators, and in appropriate Industry fora, with a view to influencing regulatory outcomes to the benefit of du

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Systems, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Telecom Engineering, IT / Computer Science, International Relations or similar fields.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Excellent communication skills and learning agility
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Result and outcome-oriented with attention to detail and quality within required timelines.
• Flexibility and ability to travel at short notice to meetings, including in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Why Join FutureX?

• Accelerated career development
• Exposure to senior leaders and industry experts
• Professional certifications and learning opportunities
• Meaningful project experience
• Opportunity to build future-ready skills
• A pathway towards a rewarding long-term career