Executive Assistant to CEO (Dubai)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a global oil & gas trading company in Dubai. The role involves managing daily administrative tasks, coordinating communications, and ensuring the CEO’s schedule runs smoothly in a fast‑paced international environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and organise the CEO’s calendar, meetings, and appointments.
• Arrange local and international travel, including itineraries and accommodations.
• Handle incoming emails, calls, and correspondence, ensuring timely follow‑up.
• Coordinate with clients, business partners, and senior executives.
• Prepare documents, presentations, and meeting materials as required.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Track tasks, deadlines, and important business matters.
• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support and adapt to changing priorities.

Required profile

• Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role.
• Experience supporting a CEO or senior executive is preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.
• Proactive, reliable, detail‑oriented and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Professional and discreet when handling confidential information.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a demanding schedule.

Required skills

What we offer

• Full‑time, onsite position based in Dubai.
• Direct support role to the CEO within a global oil & gas trading firm.
• International, fast‑paced working environment.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience.