Public Affairs & Government Relations Director

Foreground.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground. seeks a Director of Government Relations to lead regulatory engagement and corporate affairs across the UAE, interfacing with government bodies and regulators in Abu Dhabi and beyond.

You will monitor policy developments, advocate on behalf of the organization, and mitigate regulatory risk, while supporting licensing, compliance, and strategic initiatives in collaboration with legal and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Senior government relations or public affairs experience in the UAE.
• Strong understanding of regulatory environments and stakeholder dynamics.
• Arabic fluency preferred.
• Experience in highly regulated sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead government relations, regulatory engagement, and corporate affairs across the UAE.
• Serve as primary interface with government bodies and regulators.
• Monitor policy developments, advocate, and mitigate risk.
• Support licensing, compliance, and strategic initiatives with public entities.
• Collaborate with legal and executive leadership.

Skills

Senior government relations

Regulatory engagement

Stakeholder management

Discretion & integrity

Strong communication

Job description

Foreground. seeks a Director of Government Relations to lead regulatory engagement and corporate affairs across the UAE, interfacing with government bodies and regulators in Abu Dhabi and beyond.

You will monitor policy developments, advocate on behalf of the organization, and mitigate regulatory risk, while supporting licensing, compliance, and strategic initiatives in collaboration with legal and executive leadership.