What Jobs are available for Communication Strategy in the United Arab Emirates?

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as trusted advisors to Fortune 500 companies and leading law and private equity firms facing significant opportunities and challenges. Our success reflects the dedication of our talented professionals worldwide committed to making a positive impact for our clients and communities.

At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired to impact headline matters that change history. You'll work alongside leading experts in an open, collaborative culture that values diversity, recognition, professional development, and personal growth.

This is an exciting time to join FTI Consulting, where you can undertake the most fulfilling work of your career.

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Director with approximately 15+ years of experience for our Middle East Strategic Communications practice based in the UAE. As a capital markets expert, you will collaborate with our global network on major publicly listed and private companies worldwide, providing strategic communications services such as equity story development, IPOs, restructurings, M&A transactions, crisis management, media relations, ESG, stewardship, governance, industry research, and analysis.

The role involves shaping client narratives and influencing how major corporate news reaches capital market audiences, including investors, financial media, analysts, etc.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be results-oriented, mature, capable of multitasking, and eager to learn and adopt new communication approaches.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a trusted advisor influencing client strategies in financial and transaction communications and investor relations.
• Develop client strategies to create competitive advantages amid changing market conditions.
• Understand key business drivers and tailor communication strategies accordingly.
• Create complex financial communications programs and present recommendations based on analytics, research, and strategic thinking.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify client needs and coordinate with other divisions.
• Devise strategies for corporate and financial communications, investor relations, and media engagement.
• Drive new business initiatives through research, proposals, and presentations.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Contribute strategically in meetings and stay updated on industry trends and client issues.

How You’ll Grow

We support your professional development with programs focused on leadership and growth, including on-the-job learning, courses, certifications, and mentorship. Tailored programs will prepare you for future roles.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• University degree or higher.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in financial communications, investor relations, capital markets, or equity research, preferably in consultancy.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of how strategy impacts performance.
• Knowledge of buy-side and sell-side analysts and business media.
• Creative, strategic thinker with excellent communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Interpersonal skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently and collaboratively, and a desire for continuous learning.

We offer competitive benefits, including health, lifestyle, family options, professional development, wellness, recognition, community initiatives, and flexible working arrangements.

About FTI

FTI Consulting is a global advisory firm with over 8,000 employees in 31 countries, dedicated to helping clients capitalize on opportunities and overcome challenges. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture and are recognized as a top employer. Visit for more information and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected categories.

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.

Are you ready to make an impact?

About The Role

FTI Consulting is looking to recruit a Senior Director with circa 15 + years of experience for its Middle East Strategic Communications practice based in the UAE.

As a capital markets expert, you will have the opportunity to work with FTI Consulting’s global network on some of the largest publicly listed and private companies worldwide to execute a full range of strategic communications services, including equity story development, financial calendar communications, executive profiling, IPOs, restructurings and M&A transactions, crisis management, media relations and ESG, stewardship and governance issues, and performing industry research and analysis, etc.

Our team aims to shape clients’ company narratives and influence how major corporate news flow lands with capital market audiences (investors, financial media, buy-side, sell-side analysts) .

The successful candidate should have excellent written and verbal communications skills and be a collegiate team player. The candidate should be mature, results-oriented, able to multi-task and prepared to learn and utilise new and emerging approaches to communications as part of a leading global communications consultancy business.

What You’ll Do

The role offers excellent opportunity for progression in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and international environment, but demands critical thinking and thoroughness to execute the following tasks:

• Serves as a trusted business advisor by influencing client direction in all areas of financial or transaction communications and investor relations .
• Develops FTI Consulting’s client strategies that create competitive advantage in the face of changing business, sector, and market conditions .
• Demonstrates an understanding of key business drivers for current and potential clients and tailor communications or business strategies/solutions accordingly .
• Develops complex financial communications programs .
• Develops and presents recommendations based on financial analytics and modelling, research, strategic and creative thinking, with a credible point of view and perspective .
• Works effectively with senior management to help identify senior client needs and works with other operating divisions to address them in an integrated team effort .
• Devise strategies for corporate and financial communications, investor relations and media relations engagements ( e.g. writing earnings and transactions related materials, developing investors outreach plans, providing strategic counsel on capital markets activity, liaising with investors and journalists, providing support to key investors and media events, assisting with management training materials development) .
• Drive new business initiatives ( e.g. conducting research on prospects, creating and editing PowerPoint presentations and proposals, etc.) .
• Supervise the work of junior staff and provide coaching to junior team members.
• Actively contribute to both internal and client meetings by offering strategic and creative insights .
• Maintain a self-driven passion to stay abreast of client issues and related industry trends, participate in industry networking events and inform team leaders of potential new business opportunities .

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

We are looking for a highly-motivated and proactive colleague who wants to grow his/her career in strategic communications consulting, working internationally, and is ready to deliver high-quality work under minimal supervision. Specifically, we are looking for someone who fulfils the following requirements:

• University degree or higher education .
• 15 + years of relevant experience in financial communications or investor relations or equity capital market or equity research, preferably in consultancy .
• Strong financial acumen in capital markets and a good understanding on how strategy and business execution impact financial performance and value creation .
• Good understanding in buy side and sell side analysts landscape, and relevant business media .
• Ability to take complexity and translate effectively; a creative and strategic thinker in reputation management, sees around corners, approaches communications from new angles .
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communications skills. Arabic would certainly be a plus, but not a must .
• Excellent interpersonal skills .
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in often demanding, deadline-driven situations .
• Collaborative team player that also has the ability to work independently, take initiative and set priorities .
• An aptitude and desire for learning and ongoing development.

Our goal is to support the well–being of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI

FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8 , 0 00 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America’s Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine . For more information, visit and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn .

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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At FTI Consulting, our goal is to attract, hire, acquire, develop and, most importantly, retain the best and most talentedpeople in the world. As our company continues to grow, we remain focused on building and maintaining a strong cultureof diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a qualifiedindividual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, union affiliation, genetic information, sex, citizenshipstatus, or any other factor prohibited by law.

Bussiness Introduction

Welcome to Majid Al Futtaim Properties – Asset Management Business Unit. We develop and operate a range of community and regional malls that vary in size and type, and each mall is strategically developed to meet the specific needs and requirements of its market.

Our shopping malls portfolio has become world renowned for innovation within the shopping centre, retail, design and construction industries. We create ‘destination’ malls that deliver more than just great shopping, through unique leisure offerings such as Ski Dubai, Magic Planet and VOX Cinemas. Through our pioneering efforts, we provide an impressive launch platform into the region for some of the world’s most famous retail brands, allowing these retailers to strengthen and grow their brands strategically across a broad market.

When it comes to our shopping malls, our aim is simple: to deliver great moments for everyone, everyday, while at the same time redefining the industry standard, achieving global recognition, and driving retail growth in the region.

At Majid Al Futtaim Properties – Asset Management Business Unit, we are obsessed with building intuitive, engaging and truly transformative experiences that create great moments for our internal and external customers, every day.

Job Title

Internal Communications Manager | Majid Al Futtaim Properties | Asset Management Business Unit

Role Summary

The expert for Internal Communications will play a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life. You will be required to translate key strategic initiatives, major programs and key achievements from across all functions into a full communication plan that serves as a roadmap that motivates employees to take action, ensures companywide goals are clear thus building a culture of transparency and trust.

You will be working closely with the CEO, the Communications team as well as Asset Management’s Leadership Executives and their senior teams, providing the full spectrum of Internal Communications support from strategic advisory, leadership communications, change communications, 360 company-wide campaigns to drive engagement with the relevant narratives and tactical delivery.

Role Profile

• Responsible for positioning, promoting, and protecting the brand and reputation of Majid Al Futtaim Properties – Asset Management Business Unit within the scope of the role.
• Partners and aligns with the wider Corporate Communications team to co-develop and deliver comprehensive engagement activities to achieve organisational, business, and brand goals.
• Ensures communications plans are mapped against business and brand objectives, align with organisational vision and values, reflect Majid Al Futtaim Properties core narratives, and cater to all relevant stakeholders.
• Builds relationships across the functions to ensure an integrated strategy that drives the business’ ambitions and furthers Majid Al Futtaim Properties’ strategic goals.
• Provides strategic counsel and guidance to stakeholders to ensure all relevant communications engagements are in line with Majid Al Futtaim Properties’ corporate communications strategy, objectives, policies, and guidelines.
• Creates and tells a consistent, inclusive story that employees understand, support and feel proud to share with others.
• Develops change programs that help leaders and managers engage their teams with authenticity, credibility and consistency.
• Plan and manage events such as town halls, Ask Me Anything sessions (AMA’s), employee meetings, and other forums to enhance employee engagement.
• Supports group-wide change communications.
• Based on situational assessment and alignment with Corporate Communications and Asset Management Communications strategy and priorities, designs and proposes fully-rounded communications campaigns.
• Develops creative communications plans, assets, and materials that support the delivery of the Asset Management Business Unit strategy, using appropriate communications channels and message senders.
• Develop content and manage communications channels, including intranet (MAF in a week), newsletters, CEO email updates, and CEO social media channels.
• Draft speeches, messages, newsletters and other communications that convey key company initiatives and updates.
• Write, edit, and proofread various internal communications, including executive messages, newsletters, presentations, and more.
• Collect feedback from employees to gauge the effectiveness of communications and identify areas for improvement.
• Partner with HC, Marketing, PR, Corporate Communications and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in journalism or communications.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience writing and editing projects; portfolio of relevant previous projects highly preferred.
• Proven track record in devising and delivering impactful strategic communications and change communications support in matrix organisations.
• Strong advisory and facilitation skills.
• Strong influencing and relationship skills. Able to influence without the need for direct authority.
• Successfully manage risks and issues, implementing mitigating activities as appropriate, and escalating where required in accordance to the established policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop communications for a range in channels including written, graphic, digital and face to face channels.

What We Offer

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.

Overview

A Cluster Assistant Marketing & Communcation Manager assists the Marketing Manager and Communication Director in designing, coordinating, directing and evaluating all of the Hotel Marketing to formulate effective marketing strategies to achieve long term goals.

A Cluster Assistant Marketing & Communcation Manager supports the marketing function and is the “Marketing Hub” for all key functions such as Regional Marketing, Revenue Management, Sales, Finance, Hotel Operations, F&B and eCommerce. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Develop and implement an annual bespoke marketing plan by segment in line with budget requirements to ensure all hotels meet their general marketing objectives including revenue targets
• Ensure effective market positioning of the cluster is in place, with a focus on driving brand awareness
• Independently manage and implement key marketing initiatives and promotions whilst ensuring all activity is aligned with regional and global marketing activities
• Develop, proactively manage and implement the annual marketing plan to include eCommerce, brand and loyalty marketing within budget guidelines
• Drive the development of a sound B2B and B2C strategy by segment for each hotel, in line with the commercial focus process
• Responsible for measuring the success of all marketing activities, promotions and campaigns, and producing performance reports for all key stakeholders
• Manage the roll out of marketing initiatives to support the property in meeting their revenue targets, also by leveraging key function activity in Regional Marketing, eCommerce, Marketing Operations, Strategic Partnerships and Hilton Honors and third-party distribution
• Oversee the execution of all promotional activities, whether local, regional or global, across all available channels, ensuring brand adherence and effectiveness
• Ensure sales and F&B teams receive adequate marketing support, and ensure collateral requirements are met
• Always be the brand champion ensuring all collateral conforms to agreed brand standards and content is compliant of corporate guidelines and within budget guidelines across all marketing activities
• Support individual brand initiatives and ensure hotel brand campaigns are rolled out effectively and communicated using the right tone and voice for each segment
• Develop and manage all social media activity for the cluster and support departmental initiatives
• Recognise and execute opportunities for the loyalty program Hilton Honors as well as other incentive programmes and manage all cluster CRM and database requirements
• Identify local partnership opportunities with the regional team, and oversee the on-going execution of revenue driving activities
• Responsible for building a coherent social media strategy for the hotel and its outlets
• Seek to grow social media followers and to enhance interaction with customers on these sites using relevant tools and techniques
• Respond to customer postings as appropriate tackling any complaints and issues Managing Execution
• Achieve agreed performance goals and marketing objectives of role set out by the Line Manager
• Lead effective content management across all available channels, including hotel website, OTAs, social media, mobile marketing and partnership programs
• Execution of marketing projects in line with resources and budget objectives
• Conduct continuous analysis of competitive environment and consumer trends, and use findings to continuously evaluate and drive commercial success
• Conduct regular marketing audits to meet Commercial Excellence audit requirements
• Ensure full brand compliance across all marketing initiatives
• Lead effective content management across all available channels, including hotel website, OTAs, social media, mobile marketing and partnership programs
• Participate in all internal and external marketing meetings and attend relevant industry events, training workshops and trade-shows
• Actively support Line Manager on all in-house merchandising activity and ensure all merchandising opportunities are identified and maximised and communicated across organisation
• Respond quickly and efficiently to all internal and external requests
• Understand and champion Hilton core values
• Establish excellent open communication with all operational teams, i.e. GM, DBD, F&B and other department heads throughout the region
• Excel at being an effective team player to all corporate, regional, cluster and hotel level personnel by demonstrating a ‘can do’ and customer focused attitude, providing peer support, cross-functional and across regions
• Create an effective marketing team on property, fostering a productive team culture and encouraging career growth
• Encourage and motivate individuals to achieve key company and personal objectives and targets
• Highlight and encourage team members to participate in job specific training opportunities and attend internal and external networking industry events
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with various levels of Hilton personnel including corporate and regional marketing, corporate brand, eCommerce, loyalty and partnerships teams
• Proactively develop and maintain effective working relationships with all external customers to include key members of the design and media agencies, partnerships and online marketing

A Cluster Assistant Marketing & Communcation Manager assists the Marketing Manager and Marketing Director in designing, coordinating, directing and evaluating all of the Hotel Marketing to formulate effective marketing strategies to achieve long term goals.

• Outstanding communication skills in all areas of writing, listening and speaking English
• Communicate key information effectively to all levels of management using a variety of communication tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, budget management, project and time management
• Able to think analytically, critically and strategically when faced with unique opportunities, challenges, prioritising and identifying productive solutions
• Ability to influence others in key situations whilst maintaing positive relationships
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to to include strong leadership, cultural sensitivity
• Ability to relate to the marketing world and adapt to changing priorities quickly and with ease

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• College degree preferred in Marketing or Hotel Management
• Experience working in similar marketing position in hospitality industry
• Proven knowledge of creating, leading and managing fundamental and complex projects to tight deadlines
• Experience of developing, creating and managing marketing campaigns with associated costs and working to budget restraints
• Complete understanding of key functions relating to marketing strategies and initiatives whilst managing multiple work streams
• Experience in developing and implementing effective and realistic marketing plans and strategies, including budget evaluation, management and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with various levels of management

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For over a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Work Locations

Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Job

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Overview

Our client, a publicly listed Chinese corporation, is a leading OEM/ODM manufacturer of telecommunications equipment and application products, ranking the top 2 in the industry. As part of their strategic international expansion, they are seeking an accomplished Sales Manager – Network Communication Products based in Dubai to spearhead business development across the MENA region.

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets for network communication products.
• Identify and engage potential clients (enterprises, ISPs, telecom operators, etc.).
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to negotiation and closing deals.
• Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers (CTOs, IT directors, procurement teams).
• Collaborate with technical teams to tailor solutions to client needs.
• Stay updated on industry trends (e.g., 5G, cloud networking, IoT) and competitor offerings.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and conferences to expand networks.
• Provide sales forecasts and reports to senior management.

• Minimum 5-7 years of telecommunications sales experience, including 3+ years of regional expertise in the Middle East
• Demonstrated success in exceeding sales performance metrics
• Comprehensive knowledge of routers, switches, 5G FWA, PON solutions
• Superior interpersonal and relationship management capabilities
• Professional fluency in English required; Chinese language proficiency highly advantageous
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or relevant discipline

Who are we:

WONE, part of Altavia Group, is a Digital Marketing consultancy firm operating globally with strong expertise in the GCC. We provide tailored solutions to clients from various industries including E-commerce, Retail, Automotive, Travel, Investment, and Consulting. Our unique proposition focuses on data-driven optimization, transparency, ROI-driven campaigns, and personalized strategies to meet the specific needs of businesses of all sizes.

Role Description

Are you passionate about driving innovative digital campaigns? Ready to make an impact in the world of marketing? This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Digital Expert at WONE ALTAVIA in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Senior Digital Expert will be responsible for overseeing digital strategies, and account managers, managing projects, monitoring digital marketing campaigns across various digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Analytical Skills and Digital Strategy
• Communication and Project Management
• Client facing
• Data Analytics
• Strong understanding of digital analytics and performance metrics
• Experience in developing and implementing digital strategies
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Certifications in digital marketing or related fields are a plus
• Fluency in English is a must
• Fluency in Arabic is a plus

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in digital marketing (agency experience is a plus).
• Proficiency in platforms like Google Ads, Meta Ads, and analytics tools.
• Creative thinking with a data-driven mindset.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.

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