Events Director

Alsayegh is a leading media, communications, and events agency in the region, recognized for delivering high-impact, innovative, and memorable events across government, corporate, and private sectors. With a strong footprint in the UAE and GCC, we continue to grow and are looking for an experienced Events Director for our Dubai events division. 

Overview:

The Events Director will be responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of event management—starting from client briefings and concept development to final execution and post-event evaluation. This role requires strategic leadership, strong client relationship management, financial oversight, and the ability to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team.

You will also play a key role in expanding our presence in the UAE market and ensuring the seamless delivery of world-class events.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Leadership & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end management of events, including receiving briefs, preparing RFPs, developing presentations, and overseeing execution.
• Ensure every event meets the highest standards of creativity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Oversee timelines, workflows, production requirements, and onsite operations.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and suppliers.
• Act as the main point of contact for major accounts and high-profile clients.
• Understand client objectives deeply and translate them into creative, impactful event solutions.

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, mentor, and motivate the events team to deliver outstanding results.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Support in recruitment, team structure development, and capability-building.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Manage budgets, quotations, and costings with a strong focus on profitability.
• Negotiate effectively with suppliers, vendors, and partners to secure the best deals for the company.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to company financial processes.

Market Expertise & Growth

• Leverage strong UAE market knowledge to enhance client satisfaction and new opportunities.
• Contribute to business development efforts through pitches, proposals, and presentations.
• Identify emerging trends and innovative approaches within the industry.

Communication & Reporting

• Deliver high-quality communication in written and verbal formats.
• Provide regular project updates to senior management.
• Ensure proper documentation, evaluations, and post-event reports.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Events Director or senior events leadership role within the UAE market.
• Strong portfolio covering major event types: conferences, brand launches, festivals, activations, exhibitions, and government events.
• Excellent leadership and team-management skills.
• Strong financial management and commercial negotiation abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in parallel.
• Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and a passion for delivering extraordinary experiences.
• Ambitious, career-driven, and committed to continuous growth.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, innovative, and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement and financial growth.
• The chance to work on high-profile events and major UAE projects.
• A workplace that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.