Senior Public Relations Officer (PRO) – Defence Sector

About the role

EDGE Group PJSC is looking for a highly experienced Senior Public Relations Officer (PRO) to manage government relations for its defence and security projects in the UAE. The role requires discreet handling of approvals, permits, and security clearances while acting as the primary liaison with the Ministry of Defence and other authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the official liaison between the organisation and the Ministry of Defence, security agencies, municipalities and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate security clearances, site permits, personnel approvals, visitor access, asset registrations and other authorisations for defence‑related projects.
• Prepare, review, translate and submit applications, forms, correspondence and reports in Arabic and English, ensuring compliance with UAE laws and defence regulations.
• Monitor approval processes, maintain status trackers and proactively follow up to avoid project delays.
• Work closely with project, operations, security, legal and administrative teams to meet government‑related requirements on schedule.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of classified documentation and sensitive project information.
• Build and sustain professional relationships with government officials and key stakeholders.
• Advise internal teams on procedures, regulatory obligations, documentation requirements and approval timelines.
• Keep organised records of submissions, approvals, renewals and related documents for audit purposes.
• Identify potential risks or delays and escalate issues with practical recommendations.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a PRO, government liaison or public relations specialist in the UAE.
• Background in defence, security, military, infrastructure, engineering or other highly regulated sectors.
• Direct experience dealing with the Ministry of Defence and/or security‑related authorities.
• Strong knowledge of UAE government procedures, security clearance processes and regulatory compliance.
• Mandatory fluency in Arabic (reading, writing, speaking) and good command of English.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and classified information with complete discretion.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder‑management and negotiation skills.

Required skills

• Arabic language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)