MANAGER - PUBLIC RELATIONS

Job Description

Strategic Government Relations

• Develop and implement the organization’s government relations strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Build and maintain high-level relationships with ministries, free zones, semi-government bodies, and embassies/consulates across the UAE and GCC.
• Represent the company at official meetings, conferences, and events with government authorities to strengthen corporate visibility and partnerships.
  
  

Regulatory Compliance and Oversight

• Oversee all corporate documentation, renewals, permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals in the UAE and GCC.
• Ensure compliance with changing laws and regulations affecting company operations and employees.
• Act as the primary liaison with relevant authorities to facilitate approvals and resolve any compliance challenges.
  
  

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the PRO team, ensuring adherence to company policies and consistent delivery of high-quality service.
• Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and foster continuous improvement within the team.
• Establish efficient processes for documentation, visa management, and permit renewals to ensure operational excellence.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory

• Provide expert advice to management on government-related matters, policies, and procedural updates.
• Support strategic initiatives and projects requiring government or regulatory engagement.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely completion of government transactions and compliance obligations.
  
  

Regional and Cross-Border Relations

• Manage and support government-related operations across GCC and Arab countries, ensuring unified compliance standards.
• Stay informed of regional regulatory trends and provide recommendations to adapt organizational practices accordingly.
  
  

About Us

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW