Hessa Al Zaabi

Vetted Consultant in Government & PROFreelance permit

Government Affairs & Public Policy Advisor

Previously at DP World

Government & PROAbu Dhabi18 yrs experienceBy appointment

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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-based

Navigation of federal and emirate-level approvals, trade licences, and ministerial submissions.

Public Policy Strategy

Advisory

Advisory on shaping stakeholder engagement strategies for policy reform and public-sector partnerships.

Government Affairs Retainer

Retainer

Retained 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