Strategic Public Affairs & Government Relations Lead — UAE

Talabat; Dubai; On-site; AED 245,520 - 357,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (sponsored)

Gym membership

Parental leave

Talabat credit

Professional development

Collaborative workspace in City Walk

Job summary

talabat in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is seeking a Public Affairs Manager – Government Relations to lead strategic public affairs initiatives across the UAE, monitor regulatory developments, and engage with government authorities and stakeholders.

The role requires bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English, 4–6 years of relevant experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects, deliver briefing notes, and align corporate responsibility with public policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4‑6 years of experience in Public Affairs, Government Relations, Communications, or Corporate Responsibility.
• Experience engaging with government authorities and regulators in the UAE.
• Ability to draft professional briefing notes, presentations and official correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate public‑affairs opportunities relevant to talabat's operations in the UAE.
• Monitor regulatory, policy, and government developments across the UAE.
• Maintain strategic relationships with government departments, regulators, municipalities and public authorities.
• Coordinate public‑affairs projects with internal teams, external advisers, agencies and government representatives.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, official correspondence and stakeholder updates.

Skills

Public affairs

Government relations

Regulatory monitoring

UAE public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Arabic communication

English communication

Tools

Agency management

Job description

talabat in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is seeking a Public Affairs Manager – Government Relations to lead strategic public affairs initiatives across the UAE, monitor regulatory developments, and engage with government authorities and stakeholders.

The role requires bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English, 4–6 years of relevant experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects, deliver briefing notes, and align corporate responsibility with public policy.