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Government relations,
backed by ministerial rigor.

Ministerial-level engagement, international delegation leadership and ESG governance — brought to public sector strategy by an Emirati executive with 14 years inside UAE Government at the highest level.

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Practice signal

From policy to performance

Government and ESG mandates rarely fail for lack of ambition — they fail for lack of execution discipline and real access. SIB Consulting's Government Relations & ESG practice brings direct ministerial relationships, delegation-level diplomatic experience and sustainability governance rigor to public sector and national strategy challenges.

14yrs
Government Experience
G20
Delegation Led
2031
UAE Tourism Strategy
14yrs
UAE Government Experience
15+
International Delegations Led
G20·BRICS·UN
Ministerial Forums
UAE
Emirati-Led Practice
What we deliver

Our Government Relations & ESG practice.

National tourism strategy, government relations, international delegation leadership and sustainability programme delivery — built on 14 years of Emirati government experience and direct ministerial engagement.

Relations

Government & Ministerial Relations

Direct access and engagement with UAE ministries, diplomatic missions and public sector entities — built on 14 years of executive government relationships.

  • ▸Ministry engagement
  • ▸Diplomatic mission relations
  • ▸Public sector partnerships
ESG

ESG, Sustainability & Governance

Sustainability reporting, ESG programme design and CSR governance for government-linked and private organisations across the GCC.

  • ▸Sustainability report publishing
  • ▸ESG programme design
  • ▸CSR governance & partnerships
Diplomacy

International Delegation & Diplomacy

Representation at G20, BRICS, UN Tourism, Arab League, GCC and OIC forums — with a track record of leading UAE delegations at the highest international level.

  • ▸Delegation leadership
  • ▸Forum strategy & preparation
  • ▸International partnerships
Strategy

National Strategy & Policy Implementation

Strategy development, implementation planning and performance measurement aligned to national priorities and major public programmes.

  • ▸Strategy development & alignment
  • ▸KPI framework design
  • ▸Implementation roadmaps
How we engage

Access, translated
into outcomes.

Government relations only creates value when it converts into delivery. Our engagement model connects ministerial access to measurable programme and reporting outcomes.

01 — Map & Align

Understand the mandate

Map stakeholders across ministries, diplomatic missions and international bodies, and align engagement to national priorities and strategic objectives.

02 — Represent & Engage

Lead the relationship

Lead delegations, manage diplomatic relationships and represent the organisation at ministerial and multilateral forums — G20, BRICS, UN and beyond.

03 — Deliver & Report

Translate access into results

Convert engagement into measurable outcomes — programme delivery, ESG reporting and governance that stands up to board and ministerial scrutiny.

Named domain leader

Led by Emirati government expertise.

SIB Consulting's Government Relations & ESG practice is led by Ayesha Alafeefi — an Emirati executive with 14 years of direct government leadership, ministerial-level access and a proven track record at G20, BRICS and UN Tourism.

Ayesha Alafeefi
Ayesha Alafeefi
Project Strategic Leader — Government Relations & ESG
Executive leader with over 14 years delivering strategic initiatives across UAE Government and multinational organisations. Director — UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism (2024–2026), leading the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031 and playing a pivotal role in supporting the historic election of H.E. Shaikha Al Nowais as the first woman Secretary-General of UN Tourism since 1975. Head of UAE Delegation at G20 and BRICS Tourism Ministerial Summits and a UN Tourism Executive Council Delegate. Former Director of Special Projects, Al Dahra (2015–2024). Recognised for translating complex strategic objectives into measurable outcomes while working alongside ministers, diplomatic missions and international stakeholders.
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Access the UAE at
the highest level.

Whether you need ministerial engagement, international delegation support, ESG governance or national strategy delivery — SIB Consulting brings 14 years of Emirati government leadership to your challenge.

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