Government Relations Officer (Sharjah, Sharjah, AE)

Air Arabia
Sharjah
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Government Affairs & Public PolicyExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Interpersonal skills","Effective relations","Problem-solving","Judgement","Confidentiality","Communication","Planning"]

Manage and facilitate government relations and regulatory transactions across UAE authorities, serving as a key liaison for immigration, licensing, and employee documentation. Handle visas, permits, Emirates ID processes, airport access, attestation/legalization, fees and fines, and complex or rejected cases through to resolution. Monitor regulatory changes and government portals, keep accurate records, support employee guidance, and coordinate with HR, Legal, Government Affairs, and other stakeholders to maintain compliance and uninterrupted operations.

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Air Arabia
Air Arabia
18 hours ago

Government Relations Officer (Sharjah, Sharjah, AE)

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Job Summary

Manage and facilitate government relations and regulatory transactions across UAE authorities, serving as a key liaison for immigration, licensing, and employee documentation. Handle visas, permits, Emirates ID processes, airport access, attestation/legalization, fees and fines, and complex or rejected cases through to resolution. Monitor regulatory changes and government portals, keep accurate records, support employee guidance, and coordinate with HR, Legal, Government Affairs, and other stakeholders to maintain compliance and uninterrupted operations.
Location: Sharjah
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Represent the company with UAE government and regulatory authorities to process and resolve immigration, licensing, and statutory transactions.
  • •Follow up with MOHRE, ICP, GDRFA, Immigration, Free Zone authorities, and other security authorities to resolve visa/immigration and approval issues, including rejected, delayed, or blocked cases.
  • •Process and coordinate employment visas, residence permits, visit/mission visas, work permits, renewals, status changes, cancellations, and absconding-related transactions in line with company policies and UAE regulations.
  • •Manage employee immigration formalities such as visa stamping, Emirates ID registration, medical fitness requirements, and related renewals and cancellations within timelines.
  • •Maintain accurate records and reporting for visas, Emirates IDs, passports, sponsorship details, airport passes and permits, and coordinate with HR, Legal, and other stakeholders to support dispute and legal/regulatory matters.

Key Requirements

  • •4+ years of related public relations experience in a similar UAE role.
  • •Extensive knowledge of UAE immigration and labor regulations and related procedures for visa sponsorship, residence, and deportation.
  • •Valid UAE driving license & car.
  • •Strong document handling skills, including understanding/classifying documents and Arabic typing capability.
  • •Ability to establish effective relations with external parties and work on-call for urgent, ad-hoc, or emergency cases.
Experience:4+ years
Education:High School
Skills:Interpersonal skillsEffective relationsProblem-solvingJudgementConfidentialityCommunicationPlanning
Licenses:UAE driving licenseCar
Languages:ArabicEnglish
Tech Stack:Computer skills

Company Brief

Air Arabia
Air Arabia is a low-cost carrier based in the United Arab Emirates, offering scheduled passenger and cargo services across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe with a focus on affordable regional air travel.
Industry: Airlines
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2003
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