Public Relations Officer
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About the Role
Metaworld Consultant seeks an experienced Public Relations Officer (PRO) to lead end-to-end licensing, permit applications, regulatory compliance, and government liaison activities across the UAE.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of client licenses: application, activation, amendment, and renewal for all business types
- Navigate and manage licensing processes across Dubai DED, Municipality, Land Department, GDRFA, MOHRE, Chamber of Commerce, and Free Zones
- Manage the complete workforce lifecycle across MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP, and AMER, covering work permits, labour contracts, and visa services
- Resolve complex labour and immigration matters, including WPS compliance, labour disputes, inspections, fines, and quota management
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with key officials across Dubai government departments
- Act as the primary bridge between clients and government authorities, providing expert guidance on licensing strategy
- Continuously monitor changes in UAE federal and Dubai local regulations affecting business licensing
- Support clients during government inspections, compliance audits, and corrective actions
- Work closely with internal project teams, legal, and operations to ensure seamless information flow
- Build and maintain centralized databases for licensing requirements, templates, and renewal schedules
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience working within Dubai Municipality, DED, or other Dubai government entities, or as a senior PRO handling Dubai licensing matters
- Deep, hands on knowledge of licensing procedures across multiple industries
- Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written)
- Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem solving and crisis management abilities
- Meticulous attention to detail with zero tolerance for documentation errors
- Proficiency in Dubai government digital platforms (DED e Services, Dubai Now, Tas'heel, Amer, etc.)
- Valid UAE driving license
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, or related field
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Company Overview
- We are a leading private investment firm with international operations across multiple sectors, including Finance & Tax Consulting, Real Estate, Software Development, and Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies.
Job Overview
- The Government Relations & Licensing Specialist (PRO) will lead end to end licensing, permit applications, regulatory compliance, and government liaison activities across the UAE.
- This role requires deep expertise across Dubai Mainland, UAE Free Zones, labour and immigration regulations, and multiple government authorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of client licenses: application, activation, amendment, and renewal for all business types.
- Navigate and manage licensing processes across Dubai DED, Municipality, Land Department, GDRFA, MOHRE, Chamber of Commerce, and Free Zones.
- Manage the complete workforce lifecycle across MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP, and AMER, covering work permits, labour contracts, and visa services.
- Resolve complex labour and immigration matters, including WPS compliance, labour disputes, inspections, fines, and quota management.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with key officials across Dubai government departments.
- Act as the primary bridge between clients and government authorities, providing expert guidance on licensing strategy.
- Continuously monitor changes in UAE federal and Dubai local regulations affecting business licensing.
- Support clients during government inspections, compliance audits, and corrective actions.
- Work closely with internal project teams, legal, and operations to ensure seamless information flow.
- Build and maintain centralized databases for licensing requirements, templates, and renewal schedules.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience working within Dubai Municipality, DED, or other Dubai government entities, or as a senior PRO handling Dubai licensing matters.
- Deep, hands on knowledge of licensing procedures across multiple industries.
- Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written) — mandatory.
- Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem solving and crisis management abilities.
- Meticulous attention to detail with zero tolerance for documentation errors.
- Proficiency in Dubai government digital platforms: DED e Services, Dubai Now, Tas'heel, Amer, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior employment within Dubai Municipality (DM) or DED — highly preferred.
- Valid UAE driving license.
- Familiarity with Dubai Free Zone regulations and setup procedures.
- Multi industry licensing experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, or related field.
- Deep knowledge of labour laws, MOHRE policies, visa classifications, and compliance risk logic.
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