Government Relations Officer – GRO (Saudi National)
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About the Role
Faena Wadi Safar seeks a Saudi National Government Relations Officer to manage government transactions, licensing, and workforce compliance. The role involves liaising with Saudi authorities, managing visas and Iqama, and ensuring regulatory compliance for a pre-opening luxury hotel.
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Responsibilities
- Manage all government related transactions including commercial registration, municipality licenses, and hotel operating permits
- Process and renew work visas, Iqama, and exit/re entry permits for expatriate employees
- Ensure full compliance with Nitaqat (Saudization) requirements and monitor Qiwa classification
- Operate and maintain hotel accounts across government platforms including Qiwa, Absher, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, and Aqar
- Support pre opening team in obtaining all required government approvals and permits
Requirements
- Saudi National
- Hands on experience in government relations or regulatory compliance within hospitality or similar environment
- Deep knowledge of Saudi government platforms: Qiwa, Absher, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, Ministry of Tourism
- Fluent in Arabic and English
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Company Description
- Faena creates cultural epicenters—living stages where art, design, and warm, attentive hospitality convene.
What You Will Create
- Manage all government related transactions including commercial registration, municipality licenses, and hotel operating permits.
- Maintain and renew all company licenses, certificates, and official documents on time.
- Liaise with relevant authorities including Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Commerce, and local municipal bodies.
- Process and renew work visas, Iqama, and exit/re entry permits for all expatriate employees.
- Manage all Iqama related transactions including transfers, upgrades, and cancellations.
- Ensure full compliance with Nitaqat (Saudization) requirements and monitor the hotel's Qiwa classification.
- Operate and maintain hotel accounts across all government platforms including Qiwa, Absher, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, and Aqar.
- Submit mandatory reports and filings within required deadlines.
- Monitor updates to government regulations and proactively communicate changes.
- Support pre opening team in obtaining all required government approvals, clearances, and permits.
- Build relationships with key government contacts.
- Act as primary point of contact for colleague government related inquiries.
Who You Are
- A Saudi National with hands on experience in government relations, public relations, or regulatory compliance within hospitality or similar environment.
- Deeply knowledgeable of Saudi government platforms and processes including Qiwa, Absher, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, and Ministry of Tourism requirements.
- Experienced in managing large volumes of government transactions with precision.
- A natural relationship builder with established connections across key government bodies.
- Discreet, trustworthy, and highly organized.
- Proactive and solution oriented.
- Fluent in Arabic and English.
What’s in it for you
- Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
- Great healthcare, competitive salary, and some nice extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands.
- Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset.
- The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds.
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