Public Relations Officer (Part-Time)

Who are we?

Silkhaus is a Dubai-headquartered end-to-end technology platform that powers short-term rentals (STRs) for guests, real estate owners, and operators. We have an all-star founding team and leading investors (Nordstar Ventures, Nuwa Capital, Global Founders Capital, VentureSouq, Yuj Ventures, and several high-impact family offices and entrepreneurs), with experience in hyper-scaling proptechs and emerging markets technology businesses. In addition to running the largest portfolio of short-term rentals across emerging markets, we are building the global technology stack for STRs operators and real estate owners to run cutting-edge short-term rental businesses.

Who are we?

Who are we? Silkhaus is a Dubai-headquartered end-to-end technology platform that powers short-term rentals (STRs) for guests, real estate owners, and operators. We have an all-star founding team and leading investors (Nordstar Ventures, Nuwa Capital, Global Founders Capital, VentureSouq, Yuj Ventures, and several high-impact family offices and entrepreneurs), with experience in hyper-scaling proptechs and emerging markets technology businesses. In addition to running the largest portfolio of short-term rentals across emerging markets, we are building the global technology stack for STRs operators and real estate owners to run cutting-edge short-term rental businesses.

Mission

• Silkhaus leverages technology to power delightful short-term rental (STR) experiences for travellers and real estate owners across Asia. Silkhaus is the global operating system for STRs.
  
  

Built By Owners

• Themes: Ownership, Integrity, Tech-driven
• We drive delightful experiences for real estate owners and for our travelling guests to feel at home. We are business builders who operate with an ownership mentality, with the highest degree of accountability, integrity, and quality in professionalising the short-term rental experience. As a global disruptor for the real estate and hospitality industries, we build technology to power innovations for the built environment. We are an owner-built company.
  
  

1+1=3

• Themes: Teamwork, Perseverance, Flexibility
• We are greater than the sum of our parts. When it comes to our people (employees, partners, vendors, and all stakeholders), we expect the best and in turn, seek to bring out the best in everyone. We believe in being flexible and agile in all aspects of our business, from ways of working to customer experiences. We seek to foster a culture of continuous experimentation while balancing our commitment to excellence.
  
  

Always In Service

• Themes: Empathy, Service, Excellence
• We prioritise service as the cornerstone of our global short-term rental experience. Our dedicated team and technology stack strive to anticipate and fulfil the unique needs of each guest and real estate partner, crafting memorable experiences that surpass expectations. With a relentless focus on personalised attention and seamless experiences, we redefine hospitality, ensuring every interaction reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence. We act in service of our real estate owners and our travelling guests.
  
  

About The Role

We are looking for a Public Relations Officer (Part-Time) on own visa to support Silkhaus with essential government and administrative processes across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have strong experience handling UAE government transactions, excellent knowledge of federal and emirate-specific laws, and the ability to independently manage tasks such as visa processing, trade license renewals, and documentation related to POA, AOA, and indemnities.

This is a contractor role and applicants must already hold their own valid UAE visa.

Key Responsibilities

• Visa & Immigration Processing – Handle new visa applications, renewals, cancellations, Emirates ID, and medical testing for employees.
• Trade License & Company Documents – Manage trade license renewals, attestations, and company registration requirements with relevant government authorities.
• Government Relations – Liaise with government entities such as MOHRE, DED, GDRFA, and Immigration for all company-related requirements.
• Pension & Labour Matters – Support with Emirati pension payments and employee labour contracts.
• Compliance & Records – Ensure all government documents are up to date and maintain accurate filing of employee and company records.
• General PRO Support – Handle ad hoc government paperwork, document submissions, and office-related requirements as needed.
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as a PRO in Dubai & Abu Dhabi, with knowledge of federal and local laws.
• Must hold a valid UAE driving license and be comfortable travelling between emirates for government work.
• Strong knowledge of MOHRE, GDRFA, DED, ADDED, and other UAE government platforms.
• Hands-on experience in preparing and processing POA, AOA, indemnity, and other legal documents.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and ensure timely processing.
• Must already be on own visa (freelance/spouse/other) with valid medical insurance.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is a strong advantage.