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ABDULLAH RASHID KHAMIS, Public Relations Officer (PRO)

ABDULLAH RASHID KHAMIS

Public Relations Officer (PRO)·Hayat Biotech Ltd.

United Arab Emirates

High school or equivalent, علمي

Work experience

Total years of experience: 21 years, 8 months

Public Relations Officer (PRO)

September 2021 - December 2024

Hayat Biotech Ltd.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

September 2021 - December 2024

• Oversee the entire process of visa issuance, including employment, residency, and visit visas. Ensure
compliance with all relevant regulations and maintain up-to-date records for all employees and top
leadership.
• Act as the primary point of contact with various government entities, such as the Ministry of Interior,
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC), and other relevant authorities. Ensure all interactions are
handled efficiently and professionally to facilitate smooth operations.
• Coordinate the timely renewal and maintenance of trade licenses and other necessary government
documents, ensuring all company operations are in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage the coordination and issuance of outbound visas for top leadership and other key personnel.
Ensure all necessary documentation and approvals are obtained in a timely manner to support
business travel and international engagements.
• Ensure that all government-related tasks, including those for the KEZAD facility, are completed in
accordance with local laws and regulations. Maintain a thorough understanding of current policies and
procedures to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

public relations officer

August 2021 - September 2024

Hayat Biotech

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

August 2021 - September 2024

• Oversee the entire process of visa issuance, including employment, residency, and visit visas. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and maintain up-to-date records for all employees and top leadership.
• Act as the primary point of contact with various government entities, such as the Ministry of Interior, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC), and other relevant authorities. Ensure all interactions are handled efficiently and professionally to facilitate smooth operations.
• Coordinate the timely renewal and maintenance of trade licenses and other necessary government documents, ensuring all company operations are in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage the coordination and issuance of outbound visas for top leadership and other key personnel. Ensure all necessary documentation and approvals are obtained in a timely manner to support business travel and international engagements.
• Ensure that all government-related tasks, including those for the KEZAD facility, are completed in accordance with local laws and regulations. Maintain a thorough understanding of current policies and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Company industry:
Biotechnology
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Public Relation Officer

February 2019 - July 2021

VOCATIONAL & HOSPITALITY SKILLS TRAINING L.L.C

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2019 - July 2021

Collect and give regular updates on all work and migration standards from the government offices to keep the HR office well informed of any changes in procedures and rules.
Submit, follow-up and gather all new work and business visas to guarantee that the visas are handled and processed on time.
Renew, update and keep up all workers and their dependents’ visas and work contracts on time to guarantee that the organization’s records are up to date in the labor and Immigration Departments. Send notification to employees on required documents before their visa expires.
Makes sure all business and trade Licenses are updated, follow-up official approvals and permits, to prevent unnecessary violations.
Accurately prepare and process required legal documents like rent contract attestation in government agencies such as Ministry of Economic, Ministry of Finance, Customs, Court, Chamber of Commerce, Traffic Department and Municipality.
Deal promptly and productively on general inquiries about PRO functions
Assist the office in determining any issues identified with organization vehicle registration and renewals
Acquire visas from different Embassies in UAE for staff members for business-related travels
Knowledgeable enough on the process of getting residency permits etc.

Company industry:
Scientific Research & Development
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Public Relations Officer (PRO)

January 2019 - January 2021

Vocational & Hospitality Skills Training L.L.C

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2019 - January 2021

• Managed and provided regular updates on governmental work and migration standards, ensuring HR
compliance with changes in procedures and rules.
• Facilitated the submission, follow-up, and timely processing of work and business visas.
• Maintained up-to-date records of visas, work contracts, and business licenses, preventing violations
and ensuring smooth operations.
• Processed legal documents including rent contract attestations through various government agencies.
• Supported employees with vehicle registration renewals and visa acquisitions for business travel.

Company industry:
Training & Education Center

Office Manager and Support Services Officer

July 2018 - February 2019

AL SHAHEEN TYPING, clearance and follow-up transactions and business services

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

July 2018 - February 2019

Review all government, semi-government and private departments in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Clearance of transactions for specialized industrial zones and free zones by the Ministry of Justice and Labor
To provide and guarantee the handling of all types of applications and papers to local government bodies, including but not limited to, visitor or work or residence visas, car registration, commercial licenses, work permits, export licenses, economic licenses, foreign licenses, etc.;
Proactive management of timely renewal of all work visas, work permits, and company-related licenses;
Assist staff in the visa renewal process for their immediate dependents;
Assist all sponsored employees and their dependents in the medical examination process;
Managing the visa checklist as in the case of visa/work rules;
Assist the company and employees in visa arrangements at embassies;
To maintain a database of all passports and residence visas by scanning all documents and updating the database directly when changing details

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Support Services

Office Manager and Support Services Officer

January 2018 - January 2019

Al Shaheen Typing & Business Services

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2018 - January 2019

• Oversaw interactions with government, semi-government, and private departments to clear
transactions.
• Managed visa renewals and document processing for specialized industrial and free zones.
• Ensured the timely renewal of work permits and company licenses, maintaining an organized database
for all related documentation.
• Assisted staff with visa renewals and medical examinations, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations.

Company industry:
Printing

Government Relations Officer

August 2016 - July 2018

JACOBS International Holding

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

August 2016 - July 2018

- Submit and ensure the processing of all types of applications and paperwork to the local government bodies, including but not limited to visit visas, employment or residence visas, car registrations, Trade License, labor permits, export license, economic license, foreign license, etc;
- Proactively manage the timely renewal of all Employment Visas and Labor Permits, and company related licenses;
- Assist employees in the process of renewing visas for their immediate dependents;
- Assist all sponsored staff and their dependents in the medical check process;
- Manage the visa checklist as when the rules on visa/labor changes;
- Assist the company and the employees with visa arrangements in Embassies;
- To maintain a database of all passports and residence visas by scanning all documents and directly updating the database when details change

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Government Relations Officer

August 2016 - July 2018

JACOBS International Holding

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

August 2016 - July 2018

• Managed the processing of visas, labor permits, and company-related licenses.
• Assisted in the visa renewal process for employees and their dependents.
• Maintained an updated database of passports and residence visas.
• Provided support with visa arrangements and embassy communications.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Government Relations Officer

May 2015 - August 2016

Bayanat Airports Engineering & Supplies LLC

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

May 2015 - August 2016

- Submit and ensure the processing of all types of applications and paperwork to the local government bodies, including but not limited to visit visas, employment or residence visas, car registrations, Trade License, labor permits, export license, economic license, foreign license, etc;
- Proactively manage the timely renewal of all Employment Visas and Labor Permits, and company related licenses;
- Assist employees in the process of renewing visas for their immediate dependents;
- Assist all sponsored staff and their dependents in the medical check process;
- Manage the visa checklist as when the rules on visa/labor changes;
- Assist the company and the employees with visa arrangements in Embassies;
- To maintain a database of all passports and residence visas by scanning all documents and directly updating the database when details change

Company industry:
Installation & Technical Services
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Government Relations Officer

May 2015 - August 2016

Bayanat Airports Engineering & Supplies LLC

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

May 2015 - August 2016

• Coordinated the submission and renewal of employment visas, labor permits, and other company
licenses.
• Supported employees in the visa renewal process and medical check procedures.
• Maintained accurate records of all legal documents, ensuring timely updates in the company database.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Administrative Public Relations Officer - PRO

November 2012 - December 2014

Gulf Marine Services

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2012 - December 2014

Submit and ensure the processing of all types of applications and paperwork to the local government bodies, including but not limited to visit visas, employment or residence visas, car registrations, Trade License, labor permits, export license, economic license, foreign license, etc;
Proactively manage the timely renewal of all Employment Visas and Labor Permits, and company-related licenses;
Assist employees in the process of renewing visas for their immediate dependents;
Assist all sponsored staff and their dependents in the medical check process;
Manage the visa checklist as when the rules on visa/labor changes;
Assist the company and the employees with visa arrangements in Embassies;
To maintain a database of all passports and residence visas by scanning all documents and directly updating the database when details change.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Public Relations Officer

November 2012 - December 2014

Gulf Marine Services

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2012 - December 2014

• Handled visa processing and renewals, ensuring compliance with labor laws.
• Maintained documentation for company vehicles, visas, and other government-related matters.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Administration

Public Relations Officer

March 2003 - November 2012

Chance Management Services LLC

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

March 2003 - November 2012

Submit and ensure the processing of all types of applications and paperwork to the local government bodies, including but not limited to visit visas, employment or residence visas, car registrations, Trade License, labor permits, export license, economic license, foreign license, etc;
Proactively manage the timely renewal of all Employment Visas and Labor Permits, and company-related licenses;
Assist employees in the process of renewing visas for their immediate dependents;
Assist all sponsored staff and their dependents in the medical check process;
Manage the visa checklist as when the rules on visa/labor changes;
Assist the company and the employees with visa arrangements in Embassies;
To maintain database of all passports and residence visas by scanning all documents and directly updating the database when details change

Company industry:
Marketing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Public Relations Executive

January 2007 - January 2012

Chance Management Services LLC

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2007 - January 2012

• Managed public relations activities, focusing on visa processing and compliance with UAE regulations.

Company industry:
Marketing

Public Relations Executive

January 2003 - January 2007

Kenzi Marketing Solution House

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2003 - January 2007

• Facilitated communication between the company and government agencies, ensuring smooth
processing of all required documentation.

Company industry:
Marketing
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Education

Almaqam high school

September 2000

September 2000

High school or equivalent, علمي

United Arab Emirates

GPA (percentage): 76%

GPA (percentage): 76%

Secondary School

Al Maqam Secondary School

January 2000

January 2000

High school or equivalent, علمي

United Arab Emirates

Skills

Teamwork
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Employee Relations
Expert
Employee Relations
Expert
General Liability
Expert
General Liability
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert
B2B services
Expert
B2B services
Expert
LOBBYING
Intermediate
LOBBYING
Intermediate
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Intermediate
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Intermediate
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Intermediate
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Intermediate
PHARMACEUTICALS
Intermediate
PHARMACEUTICALS
Intermediate
LABOR LAW
Intermediate
LABOR LAW
Intermediate
COPYRIGHT LAWS
Intermediate
COPYRIGHT LAWS
Intermediate
DOCUMENT PROCESSING
Intermediate
DOCUMENT PROCESSING
Intermediate
CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR
Intermediate
CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR
Intermediate
TEAM ORIENTED
Intermediate
TEAM ORIENTED
Intermediate
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
MS Word
Intermediate
MS Word
Intermediate
Win98,2000&XP
Intermediate
Win98,2000&XP
Intermediate
Excellent organization skills
Intermediate
Excellent organization skills
Intermediate
Employee Relations
Expert
Employee Relations
Expert
General Liability
Expert
General Liability
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
B2B services
Expert
B2B services
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Training
Computer Course ICDL
Sarah Institute of Science
Apr 2004

Hobbies

  • Reading
    Read historical books and poetry