AHMED HUSSEIN ANAS
DUBAI
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in government relations and advocacy, regulatory compliance, and real estate development policy. Demonstrates a strong ability in public affairs and stakeholder engagement, legislative tracking and analysis, and coalition building. Skilled in managing permitting and entitlements processes, community and public relations, and client relationship management. Committed to advancing strategic initiatives within the realm of regulatory compliance and public policy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Government Affairs Specialist
The heart of Europe
Dubai
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Lead government relations strategy across local, state, and federal levels to support company’s commercial and residential real estate development projects.
- Monitor and analyze legislative initiatives, zoning regulations, and land-use policies impacting real estate operations.
- Represent company interests in meetings with policymakers, agencies, planning commissions, and trade associations.
- Collaborate with legal and development teams to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
- Cultivate relationships with key government stakeholders and community groups to gain project support.
- Supported lobbying efforts and policy initiatives relevant to housing, infrastructure, and economic development.
- Drafted policy briefs, position papers, and testimony for legislative hearings.
- Participated in regulatory comment processes and urban planning reviews.
- Maintained government contact databases and tracked key legislative sessions and meetings.
- Maintained up-to-date industry knowledge through continuous professional development.
Government Relations Manager
RTS investments Group
Dubai
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Spearheaded government relations transactions, documentation, and communication to ensure seamless operational efficiency.
- Handling and processing appropriate documentation for new hotel building/Units/outlets to relevant authorities to obtain planned classification, activities, and necessary approvals to operate.
- Leveraged extensive knowledge of business licensing across mainland and free zones in all Emirates.
- Streamlined documentation process for event approvals, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency with relevant authorities.
- Optimized logistics and visibility through effective registration and permit processing of all company vehicles, machinery, and advertising assets.
- Proactively analyzed emerging legislation and regulations, delivering strategic alerts to management for informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Developed and implemented divisional policies and procedures for effective government relations management.
- Oversee and maintain comprehensive company sponsorship documentation with GDRFAD, MOHRE, and ICP, ensuring alignment with current laws and regulations.
- Processing and renewing all company licenses (commercials, industrial, professional, media licenses).
- Obtaining all approvals from government authorities which includes but not limited to new licenses/new activity listing /License activation or cancellation.
Group government relations Supervisor
RTS Investments group
Dubai
02.2014 - 12.2017
- Ensured ongoing compliance with all government regulations related to government relations transactions and activities.
- Advised management on best practices for work permit activities and assisted with Visa processing and facilitation with governmental departments.
- Oversee and maintain comprehensive company sponsorship documentation with GDRFAD, MOHRE, and ICP, ensuring alignment with current laws and regulations.
- Proactively update and implement changes to laws, rules, and procedures, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.
- Conduct detailed reviews of employee residency visa statistics and EID documentation, guaranteeing all records are accurate and current.
Education
Bachelor of technology - Computer Sience And Information Management
Kafr Elsheikh University
Kafr Elsheikh,Egypt 08.2001 - 07.2005
Skills
- Government Relations & Advocacy
- Regulatory Compliance (Zoning, Land Use, Environmental)
- Real Estate Development Policy
- Public Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement
- Legislative Tracking & Analysis
- Coalition Building
- Permitting & Entitlements
- Community & Public Relations
- Client Relationship Management
Timeline
Government Affairs Specialist
The heart of Europe
06.2023 - 05.2025
Government Relations Manager
RTS investments Group
01.2018 - 12.2022
Group government relations Supervisor
RTS Investments group
02.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of technology - Computer Sience And Information Management
Kafr Elsheikh University
08.2001 - 07.2005
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