An engineering company in the heart of Dubai is seeking a high-calibre Executive Assistant to provide direct, trusted support to an Emirati CEO. This is a pivotal role for a confident, resilient professional with proven exposure to government and semi-government environments, who can operate with absolute discretion and act as a true extension of the CEO. You are not just an Executive Assistant — you are a trusted gatekeeper and partner, capable of protecting confidentiality, driving progress, and ensuring the CEO is supported to operate at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide seamless, proactive executive support to the CEO, managing complex diaries across multiple global time zones
• Act as a key liaison between the CEO and internal teams, external partners, government entities, and senior stakeholders
• Anticipate needs, manage expectations, and maintain momentum across competing priorities
• Support ongoing operational projects, monitoring progress, tracking deadlines, and ensuring deliverables are met
• Proactively identify bottlenecks, take control of issues, and drive solutions before escalation is required
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment at all levels of seniority
• Prepare high-quality correspondence, reports, and presentations in excellent English
• Manage stakeholder communications with discretion, diplomacy, and professionalism
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion, integrity, and sound judgement

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Dubai in an Executive Assistant or Senior Administrative/ Project Support role
• Experience within government and/or semi-government sectors is essential
• Proven ability to communicate exceptionally well with C-suite, senior leadership, and external stakeholders
• Robust, confident personality and a mature approach
• Highly organised, proactive, solutions-driven, and detail-oriented
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and able to manage expectations across multiple stakeholders
• Outstanding English language and written communication skills
• Absolute professionalism, discretion, and uncompromising integrity

Ref: TH145850