UAE Government Relations & Compliance Lead

Arada; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada is seeking a dedicated Government Relations professional in Dubai to manage liaison with UAE authorities, ensure regulatory compliance, and handle visa, licensing and residency processes for employees.

The role includes maintaining records, supporting onboarding/offboarding from a government relations perspective, and delivering timely reports on transactions and compliance. UAE-national status with Family Book is required.

Qualifications

• UAE National (Emirati) with Family Book is mandatory.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Government Relations, PRO, Administration, Human Resources, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of UAE Labor Law, Immigration procedures, MOHRE requirements, Emirates ID processes, licensing and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between Arada and UAE government entities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with UAE government departments and authorities.
• Represent Arada before government agencies when required.
• Process and coordinate employee-related government transactions (visas, residency, Emirates ID) and ensure timely renewals.
• Manage company trade license renewals and regulatory documents.
• Prepare and submit documentation to government agencies and maintain organized records.
• Support onboarding and offboarding from a government relations perspective.
• Prepare periodic reports on government transactions and compliance activities.

Skills

Government liaison

Regulatory compliance

Immigration procedures

Labor law

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration

Job description

Arada is seeking a dedicated Government Relations professional in Dubai to manage liaison with UAE authorities, ensure regulatory compliance, and handle visa, licensing and residency processes for employees.

The role includes maintaining records, supporting onboarding/offboarding from a government relations perspective, and delivering timely reports on transactions and compliance. UAE-national status with Family Book is required.