Operations and Research Intern

Role overview

This is a full-time, on-site internship based in Dubai, where the selected person will support research work and daily operations for the Council. The assignment runs for 2 months and can be extended. A stipend is offered. The role requires immediate joining and is open only to UAE residents.

What you will do

You will help coordinate meetings and events, keep documentation organized, and assist with logistics for Council activities and delegations. The position also includes research work focused on UAE–India economic ties, sector-wise opportunities, and trade and investment trends, along with the preparation of structured reports, briefs, and presentations for internal and external use.

In addition, you will support database upkeep, monitor key performance metrics, and help compile agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up action lists. The role also includes stakeholder support by communicating with member organizations, government departments, and partner organizations. You will further contribute to communication materials such as summaries, newsletters, and digital content for web and social channels connected to Council programs.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have strong research and analytical ability, with the skill to collect information from multiple sources, combine findings, and turn them into clear reports, briefs, and presentations. Good organizational and operational capability is needed for event coordination, scheduling, document handling, and action-item tracking in a structured way.

Strong written and spoken English is important, along with professional email communication and the ability to create stakeholder-ready documents and presentations. Familiarity with productivity tools such as MS Office or Google Workspace, especially Excel and PowerPoint, is expected, along with comfort using spreadsheets, databases, and online collaboration tools.

Interest in international business, public policy, or economic relations is preferred, particularly in the context of UAE–India trade and investment. The role also calls for the ability to work on-site in Dubai, collaborate in a multicultural environment, handle several tasks at once, and meet deadlines with close attention to detail. Applicants should be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated or post-graduated from, a relevant field such as Economics, Business, International Relations, Public Policy, or a related discipline. Prior internship or project experience is also relevant.

Additional details

Duration: 2 months, with the possibility of extension.

Stipend: Provided.

Location: On-site in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Joining requirement: Immediate start needed.

Eligibility: UAE residents only.