A competent professional with nearly * years of rich experience in Government/ Corporate Relations, Regulatory/ Corporate/ Ministry Affairs, Approvals & Licenses with key focus on optimal utilisation of resources and statutory compliance
Comprehensive knowledge & understanding of sections, licenses & permits pertaining to liquor, hotel & entertainment and corporate & hotel operating procedures
Successfully managed the formalities pertaining to Immigration (visa & passport), Medical, EID, Cancellation, OHC and so on
Leveraged relationship building skills in cementing relations with govt. bodies in Dubai like Immigration, DTCM, DEWA, RTA, All UAE Ministry, DSCE, Dubai Economic, Dubai Chambre, Tarakhees, DM, Civil Defence for keeping compliance with statutory obligations & obtaining necessary sanctions / clearances
Skilled in preparing & monitoring overall legal reporting & documentation processes in line with the guidelines
Team-based management style with excellent interpersonal, communication & organizational & team management skills
Master Degree in Business from University of Business, ISG Tunis in 2009
Economic and Management Baccalaureate from Elite School in 2004
Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Strong knowledge how in the portal system usage ( e-DNRD, E-form, e-VISION, DM,DTCM( E-SERVICES & E-PERMIT… ),DMCC,DPS, Emirate ID, DHA…ext)
Contact
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Core Competencies
Government Liaison & Coordination
Passport & VISA Formalities
EID/OHC Card Requirements
Liquor/Hotel/Entertainment Licenses
Regulatory/Corporate/Ministry Affairs
Legal Documentation & Reporting
Guest/Employee Relations
Corporate & Hotel SOPs
Team Management
Soft Skills
Negotiator
Communicator
Change Agent
Collaborator
Problem-solver
Leader
Mar’17- January 18 with Pullman Hotel, Group of Accor Hotels, Dubai as Government Relations Officer
Oct’15-Mar’17 with Habtoor Hospitality & Starwood Hotels, Dubai as Government Relations Officer
Dec’13-Sep’15 with Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Dubai as Government Relations Officer
May’10-May’13 with One & Only Royale Mirage Hotel, Dubai as Public Relations Officer
Key Result Areas:
Working on VISA formalities, filing application for guests & employees and ensuring timely approval
Ensuring the availability of Food Handling Card with associates in direct contact with guests
Performing the formalities pertaining to approvals & licenses of liquor, hotel and entertainment
Maintaining the passport file system and monitoring the visa, occupational card and passport expiration of all the associates
Ensuring visa cancellation of employees at the end of their contract along with their smooth exit from the country
Liaising with Immigration Office, Hospitals and other govt. bodies for arranging for visas, medical, EID, cancellation, OHC, change of status and so on
Acting as custodian for any attestation of documents required by the associates as well as the hotel documents attestation
Administering any other ad hoc activities regarding any pending visas, EID, OHC card on a daily basis
Preparing the weekly cost overview with detailed justification
Highlights:
Represented the organization in several authorities and committees
Liaised with various authorities for persuasion, clearances / approvals for ongoing projects
Pivotal in:
oBuilding rapport with the govt. officials for getting works done
oEstablishing strong personal relations with Corporate, Govt. Officials
oCoordinating with govt. offices related to the projects for approval and clearance
Attended training on:
Summer 2012: CRISP New Supervisor Training
Summer 2011: Level 2 Awards in Emergency and First Aid at Work
Date of Birth: 23rd December 1981
Languages Known: English, Arabic and French
Address: IMPZ, Dubai
Driving License: UAE
Passport No.: F665139
VISA Status: Residence Visa
Nationality: Tunisian
Marital Status: Single
No. of Dependents: N/A