Summary
STATS Group is seeking a Government Relations Officer in Abu Dhabi. The role manages company registrations, trade licences, government portal transactions, permits, and immigration and labour services, including visa and residency processes. The officer also monitors regulatory changes, maintains company legalisation records, and supports compliance with quality, safety, and environmental procedures. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, at least 10 years of experience as a Public Relations Officer, and strong Arabic speaking and typing skills.
The posting
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Liason/Government Relation Officer
Abu Dhabi, Middle East
October 2026
Job Purpose
A Government Relations Officer (GRO) / Public Relations Officer (PRO) in Abu Dhabi acts as the official liaison between an organization and local government authorities, managing corporate compliance, licensing, and immigration services.
Directly Reports to
- Operations, Regional Finance
Along With
- HR
External Relationships
- Clients, Third Party Travel Services
Main Responsibilities
- Licensing & Corporate Registrations: Handle company registrations, trade license issuances, amendments, and renewals through bodies like ADDED (Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development).
- Immigration & Labor Services: Process employment visas, work permits, residency renewals, cancellations, and status changes via platforms like ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) and MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation).
- Government Portal Management: Execute transactions and track approvals using smart government channels such as TAMM and related municipal systems.
- Permits & Regulatory Compliance: Renew establishment cards, civil defense certificates, chamber of commerce registrations, and sector-specific permits.
- Regulatory Monitoring: Track changes in UAE labor law, commercial regulations, and compliance updates, advising management accordingly.
- To comply with STATS and Client quality, safety and environmental management systems and procedures at all times.
- Ensure all accidents / incidents / near misses / hazards are immediately reported and relevant paperwork is complete.
- Acting as contact points for all agency or organizational personnel.
- Keeping lists of the agencies or personnel representing the person, agency or organization.
- Ensuring all Company entities have all the required legalization process well maintained.
- Confidential Original documents of the Company POA, Financial.
- Facilitating meetings and cooperation among people, agencies and organizations.
- Identifying problems in communications among these groups.
- collaborating and communicating with necessary constituents and the public; and conducting Incident reporting.
Individual Quality and Safety Responsibilities
- To comply with STATS and Client quality, safety and environmental management systems and procedures at all times.
- Ensure all accidents / incidents / near misses / hazards are immediately reported and relevant paperwork is complete.
Internal Training Requirements
- Environmental Awareness
- COSHH Awareness
- Manual Handling
- STATS Internal Courses – Basic Level
- STATS internal training modules
- Any additional training will be determined
EXPERIENCE / Competence / skills / knowledge
Must have worked as a Public Relation Officer Minimum 10 years.
Qualifications
- Bachelors
Personal Qualities
- Good organizational skills.
- Self-starter.
- Excellent communication skills.
Specialist Skills
- Arabic speaking and typing is a must.
Additional Note:
STATS is an equal opportunity employer, in which we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees, in allowing us to deliver our company objectives together.
Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all of the listed qualifications or experience. We recognise that relevant experience and potential can take many forms, and we value a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. If you are enthusiastic about the role and believe you could contribute meaningfully, we welcome your application.
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