Abdulwahab Al-madani

• Responsible for setting up the overall function to ensure uninterrupted business growth in KSA
• Responsible for new scale of projects in KSA
• Oversee the processing of all types of visas, including employment visas, residence visas for employees as well as for entertainers and guest required visas
• Monitor & executive all the renewal of permits and licenses
• Be up to date with regard to any changes or amendments to the prevailing laws / rules / regulations, changes in forms / formats and other procedures
• Ensure that all relevant documents are submitted periodically to the immigration / labour office with regard to cancelled / absconding employees
• Ensure that departures and exit formalities for employees are completed after cancellation of visas
• Plan to ensure that the Saudization quota is as per the agreed country mandate
• Provide with periodic reports & analysis on costing, timelines, recommendations etc
• Monitor, analyse and prioritize work based on the rules & regulation, hence consulting with the management to determine impact on the business, operational costs, efficiencies and solutions
• Participate in key forums to ensure corporate alignment on issues
• Build relationships and, in concert with the Government Departments, serves as a key point of contact with region's government officials and regulatory officials
• Develops and helps to negotiate government incentives to support regional business priorities.

• Keep up-to-date data for all employees
• Managing and supervisor all duties of the Government Relations Officer (GRO)
• Preparing all employee-related applications for GRO
• Paying all government payments/fees using Honeywell tools and company account
• Providing reports to the Government Relations Manager (GRM)
• Following up on all traffic violation payments and clearing them from company records
• Following renewal, maintain all company documents such CR, Saudization, GOSI, Tax, etc
• Communicate with all employees and their management for all government requests
• Keeping all documents required by governmental agencies while processing them and submitting them to the concerned employee
• Coordinate with all agencies to process work visas
• Coordinate with HR and FL departments and update them on new hiring status
• Provide monthly reports for all government relations processes
• Performing other duties related to the job as assigned by GRM
• Coordinating with Staff regarding personnel issues related to governmental applications as required
• Communicating with Governmental entities to issue licenses and other related documents as required.

• Provide accurate advice in relation to Government, Ministry of Labour and Immigration requirements in accordance with Labour Law, policies and procedures
• Ministry of Labour (open a file for the company, issuance and renewal of work permit, Change the Professional, transfer the sponsorship, issuing visas, Saudization follow up ratios)
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (invitation letters, Commercial visiting visa request, Business visiting visa request, Working visa request, Family visiting visa request, Extending Re-entry visa request)
• Passport Office ( Issuance of new Iqama's, Renewal of Iqama's, Iqama Transfers, processing Visa documents, Exit Reentry Visa, Final Exit Visa )
• Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority SAGIA (New licenses, Renewal licenses )
• Ministry of Trade & Industry (Individual Establishment (Main & Branch Office), Company registration, Request a trade name registration, Renewal & Amendment of the commercial registration, Request info on trade names )
• General Organization for Social Insurance GOSI (Registering New Account at GOSI, Registering New Establishment/Branch Through Gosi, Employer Registration, Certificate Issuance Inquiry)
• Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Request a new membership, Edit a membership, Add and delete signature)
• Developing excellent relations with all Government Offices.

• Securely maintaining records of the entity and officers
• Helping the firm remain compliant
• Filing changes of company structure
• Setting up business accounts on government sites (some only available in Arabic)
• Applying for block visas
• Applying for and renewing Iqamas
• Company license renewals
• Liaising with landlords
• PO box setups.

• Act as a liaison between the Client and government authorities at all levels
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Government officials, CRMs, Clients, and regulatory bodies
• Stay up-to-date with the latest rules and regulations and best practices in Government Portals such as Qiwa, Muqeem, MHRSD, MOFA, MISA, ETIMAD, etc
• Monitor and analyze relevant policy developments and changes that may impact the bank operations, such as Nitaqat, Saudization job titles, etc., and provide timely feedback to the relevant CRM
• Provide guidance to internal CRMs on regulatory compliance issues and matters of government affairs
• Coordinate meetings, events, and other bank-related activities with the CRMs
• Manage and maintain the Client's government affairs database, including tracking BANK Licenses, Block Visa quota, employee records, transfers, and Iqama renewals, etc., and regulatory developments and maintaining accurate records of all government-related activities
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and provide guidance on company compliance
• Provide advice and guidance to the cluster caseworker on matters of government relations
• Strong knowledge of government processes and regulatory frameworks and experience working with government authorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to a wide range of CRMs and GRD.

• Computer Technology Technician at Aledara and Altasweeq Ltd
• Company from 09/05/2005 to 22/11/2005 AD.

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Collect and give regular updates on all labor and immigration standards from the government
offices to keep the HR office well informed for any changes in procedures and rules.
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Submit, follow-up and gather all new work and business visas to guarantee that the visas are
handled and processed on time.
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Assure all business and trade Licenses are updated, follow-up on official approvals and permits,
to prevent unnecessary violations.
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When the need arises, represent the company at different offices like Airport Embassies, Police
Station, Ministries/Municipalities and other government Departments.
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Respond / deal promptly and productively on general enquiries about PRO functions
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Assist the office in determining any issues identified with organization vehicle registration and
renewals
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Provide information, and support the HR department by making recommendations on best
practices in order to make the process of getting residency permits faster and more efficient.
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Assist in other HR tasks including medical insurance, NOC letters for students / employees, HR
reports, front desk, etc.
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Perform any other tasks as per business needs / assigned by supervisor

• Marketing Officer at Yahya Hadadi Est
• For Trading from 01/10/1999 AD to 28/04/2001 AD