Marketing and Communications Manager

Life at Dubai Future Foundation

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) aims to realize the wise vision of Dubai’s leadership to institutionalize the envisioned future and forward-thinking methodologies, while positioning Dubai as the leading city of the future. In partnership with its local and global partners from governments, companies, startups, and entrepreneurs, DFF drives joint efforts to collectively imagine, design, and execute the best possible future for humanity.

Under the supervision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of DFF, the DFF runs and oversees many futureproofing projects and initiatives, such as the Museum of the Future, Area 2071, The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution UAE, Dubai Future Accelerators, One Million Arab Coders, Dubai Future Academy, Dubai Future Solutions, Dubai Future Labs, Dubai Future Forum, etc. DFF’s efforts to share knowledge, adopt innovation, support entrepreneurs and innovative startups, build capacity, and promote forwardthinking and foresight principles contribute to Dubai’s ambitions to be a role model for the cities of the future through the power of unlimited imagination, innovation, foresight and disruptive mindset.

For more information on the initiatives, projects, and programs of Dubai Future Foundation, please visit the website:www.dubaifuture.ae

Where does this role fit into the bigger picture?

This role is critical to shaping the organization’s voice and visibility, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and amplifying its impact. It underpins operational excellence and enables the effective activation of RDI initiatives, helping to advance a future-forward mission.

Marketing and Communications Manager

As the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will shape and execute strategies that highlight the organization’s achievements and position Dubai as a global leading RDI hub.

The Marketing and Communications Manager will create marketing and media campaigns, engage diverse audiences, and build a strong global brand presence by driving campaigns that elevate the organization’s profile and support its innovation-led objectives.

Your Responsibilities

• You will develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communications plans aligned with RDI goals to enhance global presence and attract talent

• You will create compelling content and digital campaigns across platforms to engage diverse audiences

• You will coordinate with internal teams to promote achievements, milestones, and success stories

• You will manage stakeholder communications to ensure consistent messaging

• You will analyze market and audience insights to refine strategies and measure impact

• You will plan and deliver high-profile events, conferences, and

announcements that showcase Dubai’s RDI agenda

• You will develop and implement crisis communication plans to manage reputational risks and ensure timely, coordinated responses across stakeholders and media channels

• You will maintain brand guidelines to ensure all communications reinforce organizational values and global positioning

• You will lead media and press engagement, including managing direct outreach to local and international outlets and coordinating with government press offices

Why this role is important?

This role is key to driving clear, consistent, and impactful communications, building strong external partnerships, and fostering internal alignment. By leading strategic marketing and storytelling, it ensures that innovation and outcomes are shared widely, creating credibility, influence, and momentum.

What Dubai Future Foundation offers?

We will offer you a unique opportunity to work with people who are

passionate about the future and establishing Dubai as one of the leadingcities of the world. You will have the chance to work on exciting and new projects, work in a highly diverse and fast paced environment that fosters creativity, disruptive ideas, and innovation.

What Dubai Future Foundation offers?

• You will have 7+ years of progressive marketing and communications experience, ideally within RDI or technology-driven environments

• You will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field

• You will have proven track record in developing successful campaigns that engage both technical and non-technical audiences

• You will have strong storytelling, content creation, and editorial skills

• You will have proficiency in digital marketing platforms, social media strategy, and analytics tools

• You will have excellent stakeholder management skills, including

experience engaging government, industry, academia, and international partners

• You will have experience in event planning, public relations, and crisis communication

• Proficiency in Arabic is a plus