Regulatory Compliance Specialist with extensive expertise in ensuring adherence to government laws and regulations, particularly within the hospitality industry. Skilled in managing relationships and communication between the company and various government authorities, proficient in processing and renewing company and employee permits, including shisha and alcohol licenses. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills in navigating regulatory requirements and optimising internal processes for timely approvals and renewals. Career goal includes advancing regulatory compliance strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
Established the company from the ground up, handling all legal and documents for O Beach Ibiza Opening:
Successfully obtained all required permits and approvals for company operations, including:
Dubai Land Department:
Secured Independent Ejari for the Beach Club, separated from Al Habtoor Grand Resort.
Dubai Economic Department & Tourism:
Issued Trade License and Memorandum of Association based on the Independent Ejari.
Included required business activities in the trade license (Restaurant & Beach Club).
Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA):
Obtained CCTV approval.
Dubai Police:
Successfully acquired a 2M AED liquor license, later upgraded to 5.5M AED.
Dubai Civil Defence (DCD):
Secured approval for fire fighting and alarm systems.
Dubai Municipality (DM):
Obtained permits for food and beverage, gas, interior décor, and Shisha license.
Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM):
Applied for and obtained approval for the "Receive Guests" application and managed all DTCM inspections.
Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratization:
Registered the company with the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratization and the Immigration Department.
Applied for and obtained employment visa quotas (120) and seasonal visas (60).
Processed 60 temporary work permit
Oversaw government relations and owner private equity interactions for multiple companies, including Highway Rent A Car, Elegance Catering, Crescent Engineering (Oil & Gas Field Services), La Mode Restaurant, Sky Millennium Businessmen Services, Rotary Contracting, and Blue Crescent Contracting.
Managed a team of 3 employees, including typists, coordinators, and a PRO.
Reported directly to the General Manager and CEO.
Administered 10 trade licenses across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Supervised and managed operations for a workforce of over 350 employees.
Executed all private investment projects in real estate on behalf of the CEO in collaboration with Dubai Land Department.
Coordinated with Dubai Municipality to secure event permits and delivery vehicle permits.
Oversaw and executed visa and immigration renewals for employees.
Successfully processed over 250 Golden Visas for Sky Millennium.
Obtained NOCs and ensured trade license renewals for Highway Rent A Car (covering 3 separate trade licenses
Managed PRO services for over 50 companies under annual service contracts.
Monitored and processed government identification and visa applications for more than 1,700 employees.
Provided services to organizations across various industries including hospitality, healthcare, contracting, rent a car, and facility management.
Ensured timely execution of all visa & Emirates ID renewals.
Managed and renewed trade licenses across multiple authorities, including Dubai Economic, Tarkeesh, DMCC, and Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC).
Maintained and updated all company records in the Tasheel system.
Coordinated with RTA for fleet companies (rent-a-car, transportation).
Obtained necessary permits from Dubai Municipality, RTA, and transport authorities in Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, and Fujairah.