Direct access to the decision-makers who shape your operating environment.
Navigating government systems in the Gulf and Europe requires more than legal knowledge — it demands established relationships at ministerial and regulatory levels. ILS Consultancy operates as your principal liaison, coordinating licensing approvals, regulatory filings, and policy engagement across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Spain with discretion and authority.
Why Government Relations Require a Specialist
Ministerial-Level Relationships
Direct engagement with ministries of commerce, investment, and trade — enabling faster approvals and clearer regulatory guidance.
Licensing & Permit Coordination
End-to-end management of commercial licenses, sector-specific permits, and operating authorizations across all three jurisdictions.
Regulatory Intelligence
Continuous monitoring of regulatory changes, policy announcements, and legislative updates that affect your sector and operating model.
Our Government Relations Advantage
Established Networks
Relationships built over years of active engagement with MISA, MOIC, SAMA, and Spanish ministry officials.
Cross-Jurisdictional Scope
Single advisory relationship covering Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Spain — eliminating the need for multiple fragmented advisory mandates.
Confidential Representation
All government engagement conducted with full discretion, protecting your competitive positioning and strategic intentions.
Our Process
A structured approach to government engagement that protects your interests at every stage.
Regulatory Mapping
We map all required approvals, permits, and filings specific to your sector and target market — identifying critical path items and potential bottlenecks.
Relationship Activation
We engage the relevant ministry and regulatory contacts, establishing formal and informal communication channels on your behalf.
Submission Management
We prepare, submit, and track all regulatory documentation — ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely follow-up.
Ongoing Liaison
We maintain your government relationships post-approval, providing early warning of regulatory changes and continued advocacy as your operations scale.
Our Regulatory Framework Coverage
We operate across the full spectrum of government and regulatory bodies in our three core markets.
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Spain & EU
Cross-Border Coordination
Sectors We Serve
Financial Services
Banking, asset management, fintech, and insurance operators requiring central bank and financial regulator approvals.
Energy & Infrastructure
Power, utilities, and infrastructure projects requiring multi-ministry coordination and long-horizon regulatory relationships.
Technology & Telecom
Technology platforms, telecom operators, and digital infrastructure providers navigating sector-specific licensing regimes.
Healthcare & Pharma
Medical device companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and healthcare operators requiring Ministry of Health approvals.
Licenses Secured
Ministries Engaged
Core Jurisdictions
Approval Rate
11 months
Time to Approval
-40%
Vs. Market Average
3
Regulators Engaged
European Financial Operator — Saudi Regulatory Entry
Securing full licensing for a European-regulated asset manager entering the Saudi market
The Challenge
A European asset management firm required SAMA registration and CAPITAL MARKETS AUTHORITY licensing to distribute products in Saudi Arabia — a process with no clear precedent for their fund structure type.
Our Approach
ILS Consultancy engaged SAMA and CMA directly, working with both regulators to classify the structure appropriately and prepare a precedent-setting application supported by ministerial-level advocacy.
The Outcome
Full regulatory approval secured within 11 months — significantly below the typical 18-24 month timeline. The structure established has since been used as a template by two subsequent European managers entering the market.
Common Questions
Can you represent us directly with government ministries?
How long does a typical licensing process take in Saudi Arabia?
Do you handle renewals and ongoing compliance filings?
Can you assist with government procurement qualification?
Open the Right Doors
Talk to our government relations team about your regulatory requirements across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Spain.