Public Relations Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

Government Liaison & Corporate Compliance

• Act as the company s official representative with DIFC, ADGM, CBUAE, MOHRE, MOFA, Immigration (GDRFA/ICP), and other authorities.
• Manage company incorporations, branch registrations, and ongoing license renewals in DIFC, ADGM, and with the Central Bank of the UAE.
• Apply for and maintain establishment cards in all relevant jurisdictions.
• Monitor and ensure timely renewals of trade licenses, establishment cards, and all regulatory registrations.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labour law, immigration requirements, and free zone rules.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and provide management with proactive compliance guidance.

Visa & Immigration Management

• Handle end-to-end processing of employment visas, work permits, residency visas, Emirates IDs, labour cards, and renewals/cancellations.
• Manage dependent/family visas, visit visas, golden visas, and investor visas as required.
• Coordinate medical testing, biometrics, health insurance, and all supporting steps.
• Maintain accurate tracking of visa status, expiry dates, and renewal schedules to prevent lapses.

Document Attestation & Certification

• Arrange for document attestations, notarizations, legal translations, and equivalency certificates through embassies, MOFA, and relevant ministries.
• Handle educational certificate equivalency for employee visa requirements.
• Support corporate documents with attestations and authentications where necessary for banking, licensing, or legal purposes.

Establishment Card & Corporate Records Management

• Apply for new establishment cards, amendments, renewals, and cancellations.
• Maintain systematic records of all company and staff-related documents, including establishment cards, licenses, and regulatory filings.
• Provide timely reports to management on upcoming deadlines, renewals, and regulatory obligations.

Employee & Business Support

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees on visa, immigration, and labour-related queries.
• Guide staff through onboarding and offboarding processes in line with UAE and free zone requirements.
• Assist senior management with government-related corporate service requirements, ensuring smooth delivery for both employees and clients.

Skills and Experience

Skills

• Excellent English communication skills (Arabic is highly advantageous).
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines with full confidentiality.
• Existing professional relationships with officials at DIFC, ADGM, and CBUAE.

Experience

• Minimum 5 7 years UAE PRO experience, ideally in the financial services sector.
• Strong working knowledge of DIFC, ADGM, CBUAE, MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP, and related government platforms.
• Proven track record in establishment card applications, visa services, attestations, and company incorporation/renewals.
• Experience handling golden visas, dependent visas, and investor visas.
• Familiarity with digital platforms and portals (DIFC Portal, ADGM RA, MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP).