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Al Ghurair has been recognised as a Top Employer in the United Arab Emirates for 2026. This marks the fourth consecutive year Al Ghurair has received this distinction from the Top Employers Institute. The certification reflects Al Ghurair’s people-centric culture, supported by strong people practices, a defined values framework and investment in employee development and wellbeing.
The Top Employer certification follows an independent assessment through the HR Best Practices Survey. The survey evaluates organisations across six key domains, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing. Al Ghurair’s performance demonstrates alignment between its people strategy and business priorities.
Al Ghurair operates as a people-centric organisation, with a culture that places its people at the centre of operations. Its Culture Essentials – Embrace the New, Collaborate for Impact and Follow Through – are the values that define how the organisation operates. This fosters openness to change, encourages collaboration and promotes ownership and accountability, resulting in purpose-led decision-making aligned with Al Ghurair’s long-term vision.
John Iossifidis, Group Chief Executive Officer of Al Ghurair, said:
“Being recognised as a Top Employer for the fourth consecutive year reflects the strength of our culture and the importance we place on our people. Our Culture Essentials guide how we lead, collaborate and make decisions across Al Ghurair. This recognition reinforces our long-term commitment to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and able to grow.”
The 2026 Top Employer certification builds on Al Ghurair’s people-focused credentials, alongside its Great Place to Work® certification. This reinforces a consistent focus on trust, engagement and employee experience across the organisation.
Al Ghurair operates across multiple sectors and markets. The company continues to invest in its people and workplace practices, guided by its purpose, ‘In Pursuit of Better’.
