Awais Iqbal
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Dedicated driving professional with more than 14 years of driving and transportation experience in the UAE. Extensive knowledge of UAE traffic laws, road safety regulations, defensive driving techniques, and customer service standards. Experienced in managing transportation operations, handling VIP passengers, supervising teams, and ensuring safe vehicle operation. Seeking to utilize extensive driving experience and road safety knowledge in a Driver Instructor role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Public Relations Officer & Administration Manager
Dubai
2019.09 - 2026.06
- Coordinate with UAE government departments for visa processing, labor approvals, Emirates ID applications, and immigration-related matters.
- Manage company trade license renewals, permits, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Handle employee visa issuance, renewals, cancellations, and onboarding documentation.
- Maintain strong relationships with government authorities, clients, and external stakeholders.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, and administrative documentation for senior management and the CEO.
- Supervise daily office operations and ensure smooth workflow across departments.
- Maintain employee records, company documents, and confidential files in compliance with company policies.
- Coordinate with suppliers, service providers, and vendors for administrative and operational requirements.
- Manage petty cash, office expenses, and administrative budgets.
- Ensure timely renewal of company licenses, insurance policies, and other statutory documents.
Limousine Driver / Uber & Careem Driver
Comfort Limo Transport
Dubai
2015.11 - 2019.08
- Provided safe, reliable, and professional transportation services across the UAE.
- Complied with UAE traffic laws, road safety regulations, and company policies at all times.
- Applied defensive driving techniques to ensure passenger safety and accident prevention.
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge of UAE roads, highways, landmarks, and traffic conditions.
- Managed daily trips through Uber and Careem applications while maintaining high service standards.
- Planned efficient routes using GPS and real-time traffic updates to minimize travel time.
- Transported VIP clients, corporate executives, tourists, and business professionals with professionalism and discretion.
- Maintained exceptional customer service and built positive relationships with passengers from diverse nationalities.
- Assisted passengers with luggage handling and ensured a comfortable travel experience.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections and maintained vehicles in clean and roadworthy condition.
- Maintained records of mileage, fuel consumption, vehicle maintenance, and trip schedules.
- Successfully handled airport transfers, hotel transfers, and inter-emirate transportation services.
- Demonstrated punctuality, professionalism, and strong communication skills while managing multiple bookings and schedules.
Branch Manager
Progress RAC
Abu Dhabi
2011.09 - 2015.11
- Manage overall branch operations and supervise the management team.
- Develop overall branch business and operational strategy.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of the Branch operational plan.
- Manage the efforts of Branch employees in providing a high level of customer service.
- Evaluate customer service performance of Branch employees.
- Evaluate, document and confer with management team regarding employee performance.
- Administer and/or recommend disciplinary action, promotions, transfers and/or other personnel actions.
- Investigate/resolve employee complaints.
- Booking transport and accommodation.
- Supervising and monitoring the work of administrative staff.
- Managing office budgets.
- Attending meetings with senior management.
Education
Intermediate - Pre Engineering
BISE Abbottabad
Abbottabad, PakistanS.S.C - Telecome boys high school
BISE Abbottabad
Abbottabad, PakistanOne year surveyor Diploma - undefined
Ali Technical College
HaripurSkills
More than 14 years of driving experience in UAE
Strong understanding of UAE road regulations
Excellent communication and teaching abilities
Experience training and supervising staff
Professional attitude and safety-focused mindset
Patient, responsible, and disciplined personality
Ability to instruct new drivers effectively
Familiarity with driving test requirements and road assessments
Computer Operating Systems Windows 98/2000, XP Home Addition/Professional & Vista
MS Word
Software Installation
MS Excel
Power Point
Internet - Page browsing & E-mail
English typing (50 word/minute)
Certification
- Light vehicle driving license (UAE)
- License No: 727167
- Date of issue: 2011-09-20
- Date of expiry: 2021-09-19
Languages Known
Urdu
English
Personal Detail
- Date of birth: 1988-11-15
- Marital status: Single
- Nationality: Pakistani
Timeline
Public Relations Officer & Administration Manager
2019.09 - 2026.06
Limousine Driver / Uber & Careem Driver
Comfort Limo Transport
2015.11 - 2019.08
Branch Manager
Progress RAC
2011.09 - 2015.11
S.S.C - Telecome boys high school
BISE Abbottabad
One year surveyor Diploma - undefined
Ali Technical College
Intermediate - Pre Engineering
BISE Abbottabad