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Mohamed Magdi El Ghareeb

Mohamed Magdi El Ghareeb

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in licensing and compliance management, visa and work permit processing, and trademark application and registration. Proficient in regulatory frameworks, including MOHRE, GDRFA, ADGM, and JAFZA operations, with demonstrated proficiency in eChannel management, UAE labor law regulations, Tawteen compliance, WPS management, VAT registration, customs regulations, and CICPA gate pass issuance and renewal management. Skilled in documentation and reporting, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Renowned for problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities, as well as advocacy and representation with government bodies. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, exceptional time management and organizational abilities, and proven expertise in stakeholder engagement, relationship building, and project management. Committed to driving operational excellence and delivering results in high-performance environments, particularly for companies with over 5,000 employees. Offering strong leadership and interpersonal skills, combined with strategic mindset. Knowledgeable about team management, problem-solving, and driving operational efficiency. Ready to use and develop communication, organisational, and decision-making skills Government relationship officer role.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Executive - Government Relations

Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group
DUBAI
04.2021 - Current
  • Mainland License Issuance and Renewal: Manage the complete process of issuing and renewing mainland business licenses, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and timely submissions to local authorities.
  • Mainland Licenses and Visas: Oversee the application, renewal, and compliance processes for employee visas related to mainland licenses, ensuring adherence to local immigration laws and regulations set by MOHRE.
  • GDRFA Expertise: Utilize excellent experience with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) to efficiently navigate residency and visa processes. Liaise with GDRFA to resolve any issues related to residency applications and ensure compliance with their regulations.
  • eChannel Management: Proficiently manage eChannel systems for processing visa applications, work permits, and residency permits, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with GDRFA and MOHRE requirements.
  • MOHRE Compliance and System Maintenance: Ensure compliance with MOHRE regulations regarding labor laws and Emiratisation initiatives. Maintain all work permits and related components in the MOHRE system, ensuring that all data is accurate, up-to-date, and in line with government requirements.
  • Trademarks and Permits: Handle the application, registration, and protection of trademarks and other necessary business permits, liaising with relevant government authorities and Free Zone entities to secure intellectual property rights.
  • ADGM Licenses and Access Portal Management: Handle the application, renewal, and compliance of permits and business licenses in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), including managing visas and work permits through the Access Portal to ensure seamless processing and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • JAFZA Visas and Licenses: Manage the application, renewal, and compliance of visas and business licenses for employees operating in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), ensuring compliance with JAFZA immigration rules and operational requirements.
  • VAT Registration and Compliance: Manage the organization's VAT registration process, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations. Keep records of VAT filings, payments, and ensure timely submission of VAT returns.
  • Tawteen Compliance: Ensure adherence to Tawteen program requirements, supporting nationalization initiatives by facilitating the recruitment and retention of local talent as mandated by government regulations. Liaise with Tawteen authorities and provide necessary reporting and documentation.
  • Wage Protection System (WPS): Ensure the organization’s full compliance with the WPS requirements, coordinating the timely and accurate processing of employee salaries through the WPS to ensure adherence to labor laws and regulations.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all legal requirements related to mainland licenses, JAFZA and ADGM visas and permits, as well as GDRFA, MOHRE regulations, trademarks, VAT, Tawteen, and WPS. Regularly update internal policies to reflect any regulatory changes.
  • Government and Free Zone Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between theorganization, ADGM, JAFZA authorities, GDRFA, MOHRE, and other government agencies, building and maintaining strong relationships to facilitate smooth communication and resolution of issues.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Prepare, review, and submit necessary documentation for mainland licenses, JAFZA and ADGM permits and licenses, visas, VAT registration, WPS compliance, and Tawteen reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. Maintain records and track all relevant deadlines.
  • CICPA Gate Pass Issuance & Renewal Management
  • Advocacy and Representation: Represent the organization in discussions and negotiations with governmental bodies, ADGM, JAFZA authorities, GDRFA, and MOHRE to advocate for favorable outcomes in matters related to mainland licenses, JAFZA and ADGM licenses, visas, trademarks, VAT, WPS, and Tawteen compliance.
  • Problem Solving: Address and resolve any issues or delays related to mainland licenses, JAFZA and ADGM visas, work permits, licenses, trademark applications, VAT registration, WPS, or Tawteen compliance by coordinating with the relevant government and Free Zone entities

Government Relations Executive

Redha Al Ansari Exchange
DUBAI
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Visa and Work Permit Applications: Type all types of visas and work permit applications and follow up on their approval status to ensure timely processing.
  • MOHRE Compliance and System Maintenance: Ensure compliance with MOHRE regulations regarding labor laws and Emiratisation initiatives. Maintain all work permits and related components in the MOHRE system, ensuring that all data is accurate, up-to-date, and in line with government requirements.
  • GDRFA Expertise: Utilize excellent experience with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) to efficiently navigate residency and visa processes. Liaise with GDRFA to resolve any issues related to residency applications and ensure compliance with their regulations.
  • eChannel Management: Proficiently manage eChannel systems for processing visa applications, work permits, and residency permits, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with GDRFA and MOHRE requirements.

Administrative Officer

Froneri
Cairo , Egypt
12.2016 - 12.2018
  • Manage all accounting operations based on accounting principles.
  • Follow up all petty cash and enter it on SAP.
  • Follow up all DC expenses and Decrease it..
  • Responsible for closing all DC sales for all routes Daily.
  • Ensures that STI & TPP & Damage receipts entered correctly on SAP.
  • Ensures that all Hand held Devices were checked and there is no any damage it.
  • Ensures that all sales reports were sent correctly by my team to sales manager.
  • Ensures that all treasury transactions were completed and treasury balance is correct
  • (Actually VS System).
  • Support the company's mission and goals, including applicable key performance


Sales and logistic administration

Nestle
Mansoura , Egypt
02.2012 - 11.2016
  • Accountable to schedule all cross-dock activity working with all divisions.
  • Follow up all petty cash and enter it on SAP.
  • Manage all administrative personnel associated with the cross-dock.
  • Ensures that product is Trans loaded correctly and proper procedures and safety codes
  • are followed by all personnel.
  • Ensures machinery and equipment is properly maintained and operated
  • correctly.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
  • Manage all aspects of performance and development of cross-dock
  • associates.
  • Ability to respond to change with positive attitude, offer suggestions for improvements to increase effectiveness of change, support new
  • initiatives, and maintain an open mind.

Accountant

Academic House of Expertise
Mansoura
11.2011 - 01.2012
  • Manage all accounting operations based on accounting principles.
  • Prepare budget and financial forecasts.
  • Publish financial statements in time.
  • Conduct month-end and year-end close process.
  • Compute taxes and prepare tax returns, balance sheet, profit/loss
  • statement etc.
  • Compute taxes and prepare tax returns, balance sheet, profit/loss
  • statement etc.
  • Keep up with financial policies, regulation and legislation.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Bussiness Administration

Mansoura University
Mansoura
09.2007 - 07.2011

Skills

  • Licensing & Compliance Management
  • Visa & Work Permit Processing
  • Trademarks Application & Registration
  • Regulatory Knowledge (MOHRE, GDRFA)
  • eChannel Management
  • ADGM & JAFZA Operations
  • UAE Labor Law Regulations
  • Tawteen Compliance
  • Wage Protection System (WPS) Management
  • VAT Registration & Compliance
  • Customs Regulations
  • CICPA Gate Pass Issuance & Renewal Management
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution
  • Advocacy & Representation with Government Bodies
  • Attention to Detail & Accuracy
  • Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Time Management & Organizational Skills
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
  • Analytical & Critical Thinking Skills
  • Project Management

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Timeline

Senior Executive - Government Relations

Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group
04.2021 - Current

Government Relations Executive

Redha Al Ansari Exchange
01.2019 - 04.2021

Administrative Officer

Froneri
12.2016 - 12.2018

Sales and logistic administration

Nestle
02.2012 - 11.2016

Accountant

Academic House of Expertise
11.2011 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Bussiness Administration

Mansoura University
09.2007 - 07.2011

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