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هيئة الطرق والمواصلات

<div><p>مدير إدارة - التسويق والاتصال المؤسسي - (26000377)</p><div><p><b>
الوصف الوظيفي</b></p><div></div><div><br>
Job Purpose:</div><div>
Provide strategic leadership, policy direction, and governance for all marketing, branding, media, and corporate communication activities across the Roads and Transport Authority. Ensure a unified institutional identity, effective public engagement, and alignment with Dubai Government communication strategies. Strengthen RTA&rsquo;s image, promote a sustainable transportation culture, and enhance stakeholder confidence through transparent, timely, and impactful communication.</div><div></div><div><br>
Roles and Responsibilities</div><div>
Strategy:</div><ul><li>
Lead the formulation and implementation of RTA&rsquo;s overall marketing and corporate communication strategy, ensuring alignment with Dubai Government priorities, RTA&rsquo;s vision, and institutional objectives.</li><li>
Oversee the development, governance, and enhancement of RTA&rsquo;s corporate identity framework, including brand architecture, naming conventions, and service presentation standards across all institutions.</li><li>
Approve and guide the annual marketing and communication plans for RTA institutions and sectors, ensuring consistent brand representation, unified messaging, and alignment with approved identity standards.</li><li>
Champion the development of marketing and awareness initiatives that promote the use of public and mass transportation, contributing to Dubai&rsquo;s sustainability and mobility goals.</li><li>
Direct and monitor community awareness programs and campaigns aimed at promoting traffic safety and public understanding of RTA services and initiatives.</li><li>
Provide strategic oversight for media, public relations, sponsorship, events, digital marketing, advertising, and corporate social responsibility activities to ensure positive brand reputation and engagement.</li></ul><div>
Operations</div><ul><li>
Supervise the planning, production, and execution of RTA&rsquo;s marketing and promotional campaigns, ensuring coordination with relevant sectors and adherence to institutional identity guidelines.</li><li>
Oversee the design, preparation, and publication of traffic awareness materials and the Traffic Safety Magazine (Salama), ensuring quality, relevance, and reach to diverse community segments.</li><li>
Ensure RTA&rsquo;s presence on digital platforms, including internal and external websites and official social media channels, maintaining a strong and interactive digital reputation.</li><li>
Direct the management of written, visual, and audio content used across all communication channels, ensuring accuracy, credibility, and cultural appropriateness.</li><li>
Oversee communication activities for projects affecting public mobility and traffic, ensuring timely dissemination of information and transparent engagement with the community.</li></ul><div>
Product / Process Improvement</div><ul><li>
Establish and monitor communication performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring continuous evaluation of campaigns, media engagement, and public satisfaction.</li><li>
Foster a data-driven communication culture, ensuring insights from community feedback, sentiment analysis, and digital engagement are integrated into future strategies.</li><li>
Lead the continuous improvement of marketing and communication processes, including policy refinement, digital transformation, and adoption of innovative communication technologies.</li></ul><div>
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المؤهلات و المهارات</b></p><div></div><div><br>
Qualifications &amp; Experience</div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or equivalent from a recognized university.</li><li>
Minimum 18 years of work experience in the field.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Technical Competencies</div><ul><li>
Brand Identity Management</li><li>
Community Engagement &amp; CSR Management</li><li>
Customer Relationship Management and Experience</li><li>
Marketing Campaign Planning &amp; Execution</li><li>
Marketing, Commercial &amp; Pricing Management</li><li>
Media Relations &amp; Communication</li><li>
Project Management</li></ul><div>
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فئة الوظيفة</b><b>:</b> الإعلام</div><div><b>
جهة العمل</b><b>:</b> هيئة الطرق والمواصلات</div><div><b>
الإدارة</b><b>:</b> التسويق والاتصال المؤسسي</div><div><b>
المستوى التعليمي</b><b>:</b> بكالوريوس</div><div><b>
الجنسية المطلوبة</b><b>:</b> اماراتي</div><div><b>
الراتب الشهري</b><b>:</b> غير محدد</div><div><b>
طبيعة الدوام</b><b>:</b> دوام كامل</div><div><b>
تاريخ الإعلان</b><b>:</b> 11-02-2026</div><div><b>
تاريخ سحب الإعلان عن الوظيفة</b><b>:</b> 13-03-2026</div></div>

مدير إدارة - التسويق والاتصال المؤسسي

Sanofi

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 COMMUNICATIONS LEAD &ndash; SANOFI GREATER GULF
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 LOCATION: DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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  About The Job
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 Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Join Sanofi in one of our most dynamic regions and play a vital part in transforming healthcare across the Greater Gulf while helping to make an impact on millions of patients' lives.
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 At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. The Communications Department at Sanofi Greater Gulf is a strategic business function that drives meaningful connections between our breakthrough innovations and the communities we serve. As a collaborative partner to leadership and cross-functional teams, we shape narratives that inspire, inform, and ultimately contribute to better patient outcomes across the region.
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 This role combines the art of storytelling with the science of strategic communication, positioning you at the heart of our mission to deliver hope through transformative healthcare solutions.
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  Strategic Business Partnering &amp; Internal Engagement
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   Drive Organizational Alignment: Act as the primary Communications Business Partner to General Managers and Global Business Units (GBUs), with a specific focus on Vaccines.
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   Elevate Employee Experience: Create and execute internal communication strategies that build excitement and foster a connected culture. Connect employees to the patient impact of our products through compelling storytelling.
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   Digital Channel Excellence: oversee and modernize internal channels (Intranet, Viva Engage, town halls) to ensure effective information flow and high engagement across the affiliate.
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   Content Strategy: Develop high-quality internal content, including executive speeches, features, and strategic briefing documents that reinforce business priorities.
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  External Communication &amp; Reputation Management
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   Media Relations Strategy: Act as the primary media point of contact, building and maintaining robust relationships with top-tier outlets, healthcare journalists, and relevant social media influencers. Manage external PR agencies to create communication tools and effectively manage media interactionsIntegrated Communication Plans: Develop and implement external communication strategies that support brand teams and raise awareness of key therapeutic areas.
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   Content &amp; Narrative Development: Craft impactful external content, including press releases, fact sheets, and speeches, designed to shape the external narrative and support product milestones.
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   Digital &amp; Social Impact: Manage Sanofi Gulf&rsquo;s external digital footprint, driving the content strategy for platforms such as the corporate website, LinkedIn, and Instagram to amplify our voice in the market. Collaborate with social media agencies to create impactful communication tools and execute campaigns.
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  CORE COMPETENCIES
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  Act for Patients
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   Patient Centricity: Ensure all communication strategies, whether internal or external, ultimately contribute to the performance of the business and its impact on millions of people.
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   Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate closely with Medico-Marketing teams to ensure communication supports patient outcomes and therapeutic goals.
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  Be Bold
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   Strategic Leadership: Take personal accountability to use experience and knowledge to drive ethical leadership and governance in all communication efforts.
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   External Impact: Actively work with external partners to push the boundaries of traditional communication through PR and event agencies.
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  Lead Together
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   Collaboration: Build strong relationships with key functions, the Leadership Team, and Country Chairs to ensure unified messaging.
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   Safety and Well-being: Care for personal safety and the safety of others by cooperating with the company to ensure a safe place of work and reporting any incidents immediately.
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  Compliance &amp; Ethical Standards
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   Commitment to Ethics: Maintain the highest professional standards in line with the Code of Ethics, acting as a guardian of the Company&rsquo;s reputation.
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   Accountability: Take personal accountability for understanding and applying all relevant Sanofi policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
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   Safety First: Actively support a safe working environment by adhering to safety rules and reporting any incidents or risks immediately.
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  Why Choose Us?
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   Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
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   Make a meaningful impact on patient lives while advancing your career in pharmaceutical communication within a global leader committed to transforming healthcare.
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   Discover opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career within a dynamic regional hub.
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  About You
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  Preferred Qualifications
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   Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
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   Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, preferably within pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
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   Track Record: Proven success in both internal and external communications with demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
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   Regional Expertise: Strong understanding of the Greater Gulf region's media landscape, cultural nuances, and business environment
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   Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is highly valued
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   Digital Proficiency: Experience managing digital communication platforms, social media strategies, and content management systems
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   Project Management: Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines
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   Collaboration Skills: Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels
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   Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of pharmaceutical compliance requirements and regulatory communication protocols
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Communication Lead

Dubai Government Media Office

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The Section Head - Comms and Media Relations is responsible for the development and maintenance of relationships with B2B and media entities to support the GDMO strategic vision and alignment to communicating and promoting the Dubai Key Messages, a matrix of communication messages aligned with the Dubai Vision. He/she is responsible for ensuring growth in the relationships as well as positioning of communication messages for GDMO departments and B2B accounts through relationships with media entities as well as GDMO&rsquo;s owned channels and platforms to position Dubai in alignment with the Dubai Key Messages. He/she is additionally responsible for supporting the Strategic Relations Director with Crisis Communications procedures and protocols with internal and external parties in case of crisis situations. The Section Head - Comms and Media Relations is also responsible for the development of the Comms and Media Relations team, in both technical and soft skills, using on-the-job training as well as in-person or online classroom training. The role holder is expected to demonstrate leadership skills, financial and budget management acumen and carry out his/her duties in accordance with the relevant business policies and procedures.</p><p></p><p><br>
General Responsibilities :</p><ul><li>Manage the implementation of the strategic vision for Comms and Media Relations, to achieve the strategic objectives set out for the department in line with the overall GDMO strategic vision.</li><li>Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Directors across GDMO, working together when needed to support and deliver the GDMO strategy.</li><li>Drive collaboration between Comms and Media Relations and Media Analytics Center, to leverage data, insights, sentiment analysis and reports to inform and influence communications and campaign planning.</li><li>Manage the Comms and Media Relations team in their day-to-day and project work, providing technical skills support and direction to ensure smooth and successful delivery of results and strategic projects/initiatives in line with the GDMO strategic vision.</li><li>Produce monthly KPI reports, providing supporting documents used to capture and calculate the KPI metrics.</li><li>Develop talent within the Comms and Media Relations team through on-the-job training and other training (online and classroom), covering both technical and soft skills.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
B2B Relations :</p><ul><li>Develop the strategy for growing and maintaining relationships with B2B entities across government, semi-government and private.</li><li>Ensure all B2B contacts are captured and updated as and when needed within the contacts database.</li><li>Ensure the development and maintenance of relationships with government, semi-government and private entities within Dubai through regular communications, roadshows and media support services.</li><li>Ensure the Comms Team produces and maintains Annual Business Activities Calendar for B2B accounts to identify and drive communications and campaign planning in line with the Dubai Key Messages.</li><li>Ensure the Comms Team produces Annual Communications Plans for B2B Accounts, identifying opportunities to use and leverage media engagements, announcements, partnership initiatives with GDMO, campaigns with GDMO-sourced talent and content creators, etc in the communications plan to share the Dubai Key Messages in alignment with the B2B account&rsquo;s activities.</li><li>Identify communication opportunities for sharing the key messages of B2B activities with the GDMO Comms teams, for promoting and communicating them across GDMO platforms.</li><li>Drive strategic planning within the Comms Relations team for communications plans and campaigns through determining target audiences for communications content and platforms, developing platform/distribution channel strategies to maximize communications impact, evaluating current communications mix to assess channel performance and using insights for future planning of campaigns and communication channel mix.</li><li>Oversee the development of B2B account communications and campaigns to ensure alignment between customer requirements/needs and sharing content in line with the Dubai Key Messages.</li><li>Oversee and manage KPI data collection by the Comms Relations team for the monthly reporting of KPIs.</li><li>Attend pitch meetings with media platforms/entities for paid campaigns carried out for B2B accounts.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Media Relations :</p><ul><li>Develop the strategy for growing and maintaining relationships with local, regional and international media entities, including influencers, social media personalities and media personalities.</li><li>Drive strategic planning within the Media Relations team for the engagement and relationship-building activities with media entities.</li><li>Ensure the development and maintenance of relationships with media entities across local, regional and international media, identifying key and beneficial relationships in local, regional and international markets for the dissemination of the &quot;Dubai Key Messages&quot;.</li><li>Ensure all media relations contacts are captured and updated as and when needed within the contacts database.</li><li>Review and sign off on media statements for international entities, whether based in Dubai or in international markets.</li><li>Develop media collaboration opportunities with local, regional and international media entities, including influencers, social media personalities and media personalities.</li><li>Ensure the Media Relations Team develop Communications Plans for international markets, growing the dissemination of the Dubai Key Messages in these markets through identified media entities, personalities and people of influence.</li><li>Oversee and manage KPI data collection by the Media Relations team for the monthly reporting of KPIs.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
GDMO Communications :</p><ul><li>Oversee the development of the DPC annual Communications Plan to identify communications opportunities for sharing the key messages about DPC through the DPC channels in line with the Dubai Key Messages.</li><li>Oversee the development of the Brand Dubai annual Communications Plan to identify communications opportunities for sharing the key messages about Brand Dubai through the Brand Dubai channels in line with the Dubai Key Messages.</li><li>Ensure the development of a GDMO content plan, sourcing communications, content and campaigns from Comms Relations as well as the DPC and Brand Dubai Communications plans to position Dubai through the Dubai Key Messages using GDMO channels (social media and website) and DG&rsquo;s LinkedIn account.</li><li>Drive strategic planning within the GDMO Comms team for communications plans and campaigns through determining target audiences for communications content and platforms, developing platform/distribution channel strategies to maximize communications impact, evaluating current communications mix to assess channel performance and using insights for future planning of campaigns and communication channel mix.</li><li>Identify KPIs for content quality and quantity, such as number of social media content pieces produced, reach and engagement, website clicks, bounce rate etc.</li><li>Track and report the content KPIs, using the data as feedback to make changes to or adjust the communications strategy.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Key Interactions &amp; Nature of Interaction:</p><p>
Internal:</p><ul><li>Collaborate with other Directors to achieve the shared GDMO objectives of promoting and protecting Dubai and its Leadership.</li><li>Collaborate with Media Analytics Center to align communications activities (social media, editorial, website and activations) with the Dubai Key Messages.</li><li>Collaborate with Strategy &amp; Excellence to work on strategic projects and initiatives, ensure process excellence and adhere to KPI achievement and reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with Corporate Support for procurement, finance and human resources needs across projects, partnerships and collaborations, and internal employee needs.</li><li>Collaborate with Brand Dubai to deliver activations for B2B customers and media partners</li></ul><p>
External:</p><ul><li>Build and maintain excellent relations with B2B entities, including government, semi-government and private organizations.</li><li>Build and maintain excellent relations with media entities, across the local, regional and international media landscape.</li></ul><p>
Functional Experience :</p><p>
A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with at least 4 - 5 years in a similar role</p><p>
Leadership/Supervisory:</p><ul><li>A minimum of 5 years leading and managing teams</li><li>A minimum of 3 years managing a budget</li></ul><div><br>
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Qualifications</b></p><div></div><ul><li><p><br>
Education and Qualification Required:</p><p>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Journalism, Communication, or Marketing</p></li></ul></div></div><div></div>

Section Head - Comms and Media Relations

Shangri-La Group

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  About Us
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  Find Your Shangri-La in Shangri-La
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 Shangri-La Dubai is a luxurious urban sanctuary where modern energy meets timeless hospitality. With panoramic views of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai&rsquo;s glittering skyline, every visit becomes an unforgettable experience.
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 As the
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  Director of Marketing &amp; Communications
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  Key Responsibilities
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   Drive innovative marketing and communication strategies focused on demand generation, brand experience, and public relations to enhance financial performance and elevate customer engagement across the hotel and its F&amp;B venues.
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   Develop a content‑led communication plan, ensuring cohesive storytelling across all channels to reinforce hotel positioning and core brand pillars.
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   Lead brand activation initiatives, ensuring the Shangri-La experience is consistently reflected through messaging, guest touchpoints, and market‑facing campaigns.
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   Create integrated tactical and segment‑specific campaign plans that deliver measurable ROI and drive conversion across key business segments.
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   Serve as guardian of all internal and external communications, maintaining brand integrity and ensuring alignment with corporate guidelines.
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   Oversee the hotel&rsquo;s social media strategy, driving impactful content that increases brand awareness, engagement, and advocacy.
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   Collaborate with the Executive Team to implement, enhance, and communicate the hotel&rsquo;s ESG initiatives in line with corporate sustainability frameworks.
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   Identify strategic partnerships and develop co-branded events and activations that elevate visibility and expand market reach.
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   Develop overarching marketing strategies - including annual plans, property email communication, and budget oversight - aligned with business priorities for the hotel or group of hotels supported.
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   Oversee execution of marketing initiatives, creative production, and project management to ensure targets are met and revenue opportunities maximized.
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   Actively participate in and contribute to demand‑generation strategy sessions (SMR), partnering closely with Sales &amp; Revenue teams.
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   Reconcile marketing plans monthly in collaboration with the Director of Finance, ensuring accurate forecasting and budget tracking.
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   Lead repositioning projects for Shangri-La Dubai in partnership with the Brand Team, VP of Operations &amp; GM, and the hotel&rsquo;s Executive Committee
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   Serve as brand liaison, ensuring all marketing reflects the appropriate voice and successfully integrates continent‑wide or brand‑wide campaigns.
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   Partner with Revenue Management to develop and execute promotional strategies that optimize channel performance.
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   Support group lead‑generation initiatives through targeted marketing activities and strategic communication.
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   Conduct performance reviews, analytics, and reporting for key marketing KPIs, clearly presenting insights and recommended actions to stakeholders and owners.
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  About You
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   Preferably has relevant experience from an International 5* Hotel Group
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   Is always kept up to date with latest industry trends and market practices
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   Is effective team player with good interpersonal skills who can collaborate
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   Is detailed-minded, result oriented and can multi-task
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   Manages direct reports and monitors overarching marketing performance
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   Completes other reasonable duties as requested by leadership
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  Why Join Us
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   A workplace that values your passion and supports self-realization and personal growth.
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   Structured learning and development pathways with real opportunities to advance your professional craft and leadership skills.
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   Competitive benefits, recognition programs, and colleague stay/travel perks that reward your contribution and dedication.
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   Teams that promote inclusion and respect, value diversity, and foster a secure environment where everyone can thrive.
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   We are an equal opportunity employer.
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 We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcomed. All information provided by applicants will be treated in and used only for recruitment purposes.
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 We appreciate your interest in joining us. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.
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Director of Marketing & Communications

Burson Global

<div><div><p><b>Who we are:</b></p>
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Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.</p>
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Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.</div></div><p><b>
More about the role:</b></p>
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We are looking for a senior, bilingual International Media Relations professional to join Burson as part of a dedicated seconded team embedded within the Corporate Communications function of a high-profile global organisation operating at the intersection of energy, policy and international affairs.</p>
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This role sits at the heart of complex, high-stakes communications across regional and international markets. You will lead strategic media engagement, shape narratives that resonate across Arabic and international press, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders navigating an evolving geopolitical and business landscape. Experience across energy, oil, gas or adjacent regulated sectors will be highly advantageous.</p>
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This is an opportunity for a commercially astute communications leader who thrives in sophisticated environments and understands the nuance of operating within regionally sensitive, globally visible mandates.</p>
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What you'll do:</b></p>
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<li><div>Develop clear, compelling messaging frameworks, Q&amp;A documents and media responses</div>
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<li><div>Oversee press office operations including media planning, pitching and journalist engagement</div>
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<li><div>Build and maintain strong relationships with Tier 1 Arabic and international media</div>
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<li><div>Manage high-profile announcements, executive interviews and press conferences</div>
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<li><div>Provide crisis communications support including rapid response planning and issue mitigation</div>
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<li><div>Collaborate with Burson and client stakeholders to ensure narrative consistency across markets</div>
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<li><div>Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written) with exceptional drafting capability in both languages</div>
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<li><div>Proven experience in international media relations at Associate Director or Director level within an agency or in-house corporate communications team</div>
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<li><div>Strong, established media network across GCC and wider regional press</div>
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<li><div>Deep understanding of the Middle East media landscape and its geopolitical sensitivities</div>
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<li><div>Experience supporting senior executives with media preparation and reputation management</div>
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<li><div>Background in energy, oil, gas, infrastructure or other complex regulated sectors preferred</div>
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<li><div>Demonstrated experience managing issues and crisis communications</div>
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<li><div>Ability to operate confidently within embedded/seconded environments and complex stakeholder structures</div>
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</p><p></p><p><b>#LI-NE1</b></p><div><p><b>
You belong at Burson:</b></p>
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Our vision is for Burson to be the leading &lsquo;academy company&rsquo; for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today&rsquo;s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.</p>
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At Burson, we&rsquo;re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can&rsquo;t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view&mdash;your talent&mdash;is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it&rsquo;s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.</p>
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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we&rsquo;ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.</p>
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Associate Director | Director International Media Relations (Bilingual- Arabic & English)

Aban Investment

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
Ghobash Group capitalizes on opportunities within promising industry sectors by either acquiring existing companies or establishing new businesses. Aligned with the needs of a growing portfolio, the Group established Aban Investment to administer a host of centralized business functions (finance, legal, HR, marketing, etc.) all aimed at delivering greater cost efficiencies, value and best practices to each of its business units.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><br>
The individual will be a highly motivated and experienced Emirati national responsible for overseeing all interactions between our organization and UAE government entities. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring in-depth knowledge of UAE regulations, particularly labor law and licensing requirements. The manager will be a key resource for the organization, ensuring full compliance and proactive engagement with government stakeholders. The individual will drive a shift from transactional to proactive service delivery, including digitizing and optimizing processes.</p><p></p><p><br>
Key Responsibilities:</p><p>
1. Strategic Government Engagement</p><ul><li>
Develop and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy aligned with company objectives.</li><li>
Proactively identify and build relationships with key government stakeholders and regulatory bodies at both federal and local levels, including all relevant ministries, departments, and free zone authorities.</li><li>
Represent the organization in all official government meetings, committees, and forums.</li><li>
Monitor and analyze new legislative and regulatory developments, providing strategic recommendations to senior management.</li><li>
Maintain a strong network of contacts within various government departments.</li></ul><p>
2. Labor Law &amp; Compliance</p><ul><li>
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on UAE Labour Law and Immigration procedures.</li><li>
Ensure full organizational compliance with all labor regulations, policies, and decrees.</li><li>
Oversee all labor and immigration-related documentation and processes, including visa applications, labor contracts, work permits, and residency permits for new and existing employees.</li><li>
Provide guidance to HR and management on employee relations, disciplinary actions, and termination procedures in accordance with UAE Labour Law.</li><li>
Manage and resolve any labor disputes with government authorities.</li></ul><p>
3. Licensing &amp; Regulatory Affairs</p><ul><li>
Oversee all company licensing, renewals, amendments, and approvals from various government bodies.</li><li>
Manage the end-to-end process for obtaining and maintaining all necessary permits and certifications for business operations.</li><li>
Ensure timely submission of all required documentation to avoid penalties.</li><li>
Maintain a complete and current repository of all licenses and regulatory documents.</li></ul><p>
4. Systems &amp; Operations Management</p><ul><li>
Directly manage and utilize all relevant government online portals and systems, including but not limited to ICP, Tasheel, Amer, Dubai Now, and various Free Zone portals.</li><li>
Implement efficient internal processes for managing government relations tasks and document flow.</li><li>
Evaluate and recommend new software or tools to improve department efficiency.</li></ul><p>
5. Team Leadership</p><ul><li>
Lead, mentor, and develop the government relations team.</li><li>
Foster a proactive and collaborative team environment.</li><li>
Delegate tasks effectively and provide constructive feedback.</li></ul><p>
6. Reporting &amp; Communication</p><ul><li>
Provide regular reports to senior management on all government relations activities, successes, and challenges.</li><li>
Communicate effectively and coordinate with internal departments (HR, Legal, Finance) on all government-related matters.</li><li>
Draft and review official correspondence and applications for government submission.</li></ul><p></p><b><br>
Qualifications</b><br>
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration, Law, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field.</li></ul><p>
Desirable</p><ul><li>
Additional certification in HR or Labour Law</li></ul><br>
<b>
Additional Information</b><p><br>
7+ years experience with at least 2 years as a manager in a GR department.</p></div><p></p>

Government Relations Manager

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  Government Relations Officer
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   (Emiratization Role)
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   About noon
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  noon is the region&rsquo;s leading consumer commerce platform, operating across e-commerce, food delivery, quick commerce, fintech, and fashion. Launched in 2017, we&rsquo;re still only 5% into our journey.
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   Our mission:
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   Role Overview
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  We are hiring a
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   Government Relations Officer
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  to strengthen noon&rsquo;s engagement with government entities and regulatory authorities. This role will act as the primary liaison, ensuring regulatory compliance, smooth government coordination, and alignment with initiatives.
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   Key Responsibilities
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   Build and maintain strong relationships with local government entities
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   Coordinate permits, licenses, approvals, and official documentation
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   Monitor regulatory updates and assess business impact
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   Advise internal stakeholders on government requirements and compliance
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   Represent noon in government meetings and official engagements
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   Prepare reports and briefings for senior management
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   Support advocacy initiatives aligned with Emiratization priorities
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   Requirements
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Public Policy, Law, Business Administration, or a related field
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   3&ndash;5 years&rsquo; experience in government relations
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   Strong knowledge of government structures, laws, and regulations
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   Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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   High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity
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   Fluent in
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    Arabic and English
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   This role is part of noon&rsquo;s Emiratization initiative
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Government Relations Officer

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