Hessa Al Zaabi
Vetted Consultant in Government & PROFreelance permitGovernment Affairs & Public Policy Advisor
Previously at DP World
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About
Seasoned public-sector strategist with 18 years navigating federal and emirate-level policy, licensing, and stakeholder engagement in the UAE.
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Based in
- Abu Dhabi
- Member since
- 2026
Services & engagement models
Government Liaison & Permitting
Project-basedNavigation of federal and emirate-level approvals, trade licences, and ministerial submissions.
Public Policy Strategy
AdvisoryAdvisory on shaping stakeholder engagement strategies for policy reform and public-sector partnerships.
Government Affairs Retainer
RetainerRetained advisory ensuring continuous stakeholder visibility and proactive regulatory monitoring.
Credentials
Master of Public Policy
UAE University · 2007
Certified Government Auditor
UAE State Audit Institution · 2015
Reviews (3)
- Communication
- 4.7
- Expertise
- 5.0
- Value
- 4.3
- Timeliness
- 4.3
- Verified review
“Solid government affairs retainer. Hessa keeps us ahead of regulatory changes and her proactive alerts have helped us avoid compliance issues on multiple occasions.”
Engaged for: Government affairs retainer · May 2026
- Verified review
“Exceptional strategic mind. Hessa helped us design a stakeholder engagement plan that turned resistant officials into vocal champions of our initiative.”
Engaged for: Public policy strategy · April 2026
- Verified review
“Hessa's connections at the federal level accelerated our ministry approval by at least two months. An invaluable adviser for any company operating in the public sector.”
Engaged for: Government permitting · March 2026