Professional Summary
Analytical, solution-focused, and adaptable public affairs professional with expertise across government regulations and organizational strategy. Manages the organization's overall relationship with government ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as the legislative branch. A strong networker and influencer who brings a fully committed, collaborative style to engage stakeholders across the business and drive transformation strategies — building accountable, empowering working cultures where individuals flourish and productive teams thrive.
Key Facts
10+
Years in Government Relations
2
PIF Mega-Projects
8
Entities' GOSI Managed
100%
Regulatory Compliance
Areas of Expertise
Government Relations
Public Affairs
Regulatory Compliance
Work Permits & Licensing
GOSI & Labor Law Compliance
Stakeholder Management
Government Partnerships
Negotiation & Influencing
Workforce Planning
Special Projects Coordination
HR Systems & Administration
International Awareness
Professional Experience
Government Relations
Riyadh Air · PIF Project · 2023 — Present
- Strengthens partnerships across all levels of government — national, regional, and community.
- Ensures compliance of company processes with government laws, securing timely work-permit approvals and license maintenance.
- Liaises with regulatory authorities, providing leadership with answers on regulatory approvals and queries.
- Monitors changes in the regulatory environment and formulates a cohesive government-operations strategy.
Assistant Government Relations Manager
Red Sea Global · PIF Project · 2018 — 2023
- Provided strategic support to the Talent & Culture team through recruitment, coaching, and mentoring.
- Ensured process compliance with government regulations and timely submissions for an ultra-luxury tourism giga-project.
- Built and maintained relationships with public officials to resolve government-related challenges.
Government Relations Supervisor & HR-Administration Specialist
Siemens · 2015 — 2018
- Optimized cost and FTE in the government-relations process and maintained corporate certificates.
- Managed GOSI for 8 entities and daily HR operational activities, onboarding, and final settlements.
- Enhanced relationships with MOL, SAGIA, MOIC, and advised the business on right-sizing projects.
Government Relations Supervisor
Greif · 2013 — 2015
- Managed the SPSP program and enhanced relationships with MOL, SAGIA, and MOIC.
- Prepared government documents and followed up on schedules on a daily basis.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Business Administration — King Faisal University, 2020
Time Management (MERIC)
Business Conduct Guidelines Compliance
Export Control & Customs — Global Awareness
Get in Touch
For government relations, regulatory compliance, or public affairs advisory — reach out directly.
Send Emailkhalafalshabib@gmail.com · +966 53 089 0198