Grant Armstrong

Event Safety Lead | Strategic Risk Consultant | Crowd & Live Event Safety | UAE & GCC

United Arab Emirates

About

I provide event safety leadership and risk consultancy for complex and high-liability event environments across the UAE and GCC. As an Event Safety Lead, I work directly with promoters, venues and authorities to develop structured safety and risk management plans, oversee build phases, and maintain operational safety oversight throughout live event delivery. My approach is practical, measured and accountable — bringing clarity and structure to environments where risk tolerance is low and operational detail matters. Engagements are handled directly to ensure consistent oversight from initial planning through to event completion. Specialisms include: • Event risk planning and safety documentation • Authority liaison and regulatory coordination • Build-phase safety oversight • Live event operational leadership • Crowd risk assessment and management Selected Event Experience • International touring concerts and stadium productions • Major sporting events and international tournaments • Large public celebrations and festivals • Corporate entertainment and brand activations Recent project work has included events involving international touring artists and major public gatherings across the UAE. Operating across the UAE and GCC region.

Experience

  • Event Safety Lead & Principal Consultant at Self-employed
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    I provide senior-level event safety leadership and strategic risk consultancy for complex and high-liability event environments across the UAE & GCC. As an Event Safety Lead, I work directly with promoters, venues and authorities to design structured risk frameworks, oversee build phases, and maintain operational control through live delivery. My role is to bring clarity, calm and decisive leadership into environments where risk tolerance is low and precision matters. Clients engage me personally to ensure direct principal oversight — from initial planning through to event completion. Specialisms include: • Strategic event risk planning & documentation • Authority liaison & regulatory coordination • Build-phase safety oversight • Live event operational command • Crowd risk assessment & compliance management Operating across the UAE & GCC region.

  • Managing Director at GES - Gulf Event Solutions
    Apr 2012 - Jan 2025 · 12 yrs 10 mos

    Co-Founder and Managing Director of Gulf Event Solutions, delivering event safety, security management and consultancy services across the UAE. Responsible for strategic oversight, client engagement and operational delivery across a wide range of sporting, entertainment and public events. Scope of responsibility included: • Event safety and security strategy • Risk planning and documentation • Operational planning and site management • Crowd management frameworks • Contractor coordination and compliance • Client and stakeholder liaison • Training and consultancy delivery Partnered with Paul Joy in developing and growing the business across the region.