Senior Strategic EA to Principal — Govt & Ops Partner

Tiger Recruitment Ltd.; Abu Qrayn; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Recruitment Ltd. in Abu Dhabi is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to the Principal for a strategic government startup.

The role acts as a true strategic partner, managing sensitive matters, guiding operations, and shaping outcomes across senior stakeholder environments. You will support meetings, briefings, travel, and strategic coordination while upholding discretion, cultural awareness, and professional presentation when engaging with government and ministerial counterparts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Fluent in Arabic
• Experience with UAE government or semi-government bodies
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills
• Executive presence and discretion

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted strategic partner to the Principal, providing senior level executive and operational support
• Anticipate requirements, identify priorities, and proactively manage challenges
• Provide oversight across the business unit, ensuring alignment and accountability
• Prepare the Principal for key meetings with briefings and business intelligence
• Support strategic planning, operational reviews, and executive decision making
• Represent the Principal with senior stakeholders including government and ministerial counterparts
• Build relationships with senior government, corporate, and institutional stakeholders
• Manage complex schedules, travel arrangements, and prioritisation

Job description

Tiger Recruitment Ltd. in Abu Dhabi is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to the Principal for a strategic government startup.

The role acts as a true strategic partner, managing sensitive matters, guiding operations, and shaping outcomes across senior stakeholder environments. You will support meetings, briefings, travel, and strategic coordination while upholding discretion, cultural awareness, and professional presentation when engaging with government and ministerial counterparts.