Corporate Affairs Manager, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Location: Abu Dhabi
- Salary: Competitive Package
- Type: Permanent
- Specialism: Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Government Relations & Policy, Corporate Affairs
- Posted: 16th Jul 2026
Corporate Affairs Manager, Abu Dhabi
We are recruiting a Corporate Affairs Manager in Abu Dhabi for a dynamic, growing organisation with a prominent international outlook. As part of the in-house team, you will play a key role in supporting strategic relationships and executive communications, helping to strengthen the organisation’s profile and partnerships while supporting the company’s continued growth and success.
Corporate Affairs Manager Abu Dhabi – Overview
As Corporate Affairs Manager, you will support the identification and development of strategic partnerships in international markets, while ensuring senior leadership is equipped with high-quality materials for key engagements. This role sits at the intersection of partnerships, corporate affairs and executive communications, managing multiple workstreams and coordinating input from across the business.
Key responsibilities across partnerships and corporate affairs
- Identify and develop new strategic partnerships across international markets.
- Own the delivery of partnerships and corporate affairs projects from start to finish, keeping everything on schedule.
- Turn complex industry, regulatory and market information into clear, high-quality briefings and presentations for senior leadership.
- Bring together input from different teams and keep several workstreams moving at once.
- Keep track of investment trends and policy shifts relevant to the business.
- Help prepare materials for board meetings, external communications, events and other key leadership engagements.
Required Experience for a Corporate Affairs Manager in Abu Dhabi
- The ideal candidate will have experience in partnerships, corporate affairs or strategy, ideally gained within a large or complex organisation.
- You should have strong project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives, and an exceptional ability to distil complex information into compelling executive-level narratives.
- A solid understanding of the UAE business environment and investment ecosystem is essential.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with Arabic and other languages an advantage.
- A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a Master’s degree or equivalent considered a plus.
Why join this organisation
This is an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Affairs Manager looking to make a significant impact in an in-house role, working closely with senior leadership within a fast-growing, international business with a very prominent global outlook.
How to apply
If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity aligns with your skills and career goals, please get in touch with our team as soon as possible via the form below and include a copy of your CV.
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