Personal Assistant to CEO (Arabic Speaker)

About the role

A leading FMCG manufacturing company in the UAE is looking for a highly organized, proactive and dedicated Personal Assistant to support its Chief Executive Officer. The PA acts as the CEO's right hand, keeping daily operations running smoothly, managing time effectively and communicating well inside and outside the organization. The position is full time and based in Dubai.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and prioritize incoming communications, including emails, phone calls and correspondence.
• Draft, review and prepare official communications, reports and presentations on the CEO's behalf.
• Organize and maintain the CEO's calendar, including meetings, appointments and events.
• Arrange complex travel plans, itineraries and agendas, and prepare briefing materials for meetings and trips.
• Coordinate, attend and document minutes for key meetings, and follow up on action points.
• Liaise with departments to align on the CEO's directives and manage task lists with daily follow-up.
• Maintain confidential records and files with strict discretion, and support research, project coordination and special assignments.
• Represent the CEO professionally and carry out ad hoc tasks supporting executive decision-making.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Office Management or a related field (preferred).
• Fluent Arabic and English, spoken and written.
• At least 5 years' proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or similar role, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG or related industries.
• Strong organizational, multitasking and time-management skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle sensitive information confidentially and adapt to changing priorities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and business correspondence.