Dubai, UAE, January 2026 – Al Ghurair has been officially recognised as a Top Employer in the United Arab Emirates for 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year Al Ghurair has received this distinction from the Top Employers Institute. The certification reflects Al Ghurair’s people-centric culture, underpinned by strong people practices, a clearly defined values framework, and sustained investment in employee development and wellbeing.
The Top Employer certification is awarded following an independent assessment through the HR Best Practices Survey, which evaluates organisations across six key domains, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing. Al Ghurair’s performance demonstrates consistent alignment between its people strategy and business priorities.
As a people-centric organisation, Al Ghurair is driven by a culture that places its people at the heart of everything it does. Its Culture Essentials - Embrace the New, Collaborate for Impact and Follow Through - are the values that define how the organisation operates every day. This fosters openness to change, encourages meaningful collaboration, and promotes a strong sense of ownership and accountability, resulting in purpose-led decision-making aligned with Al Ghurair’s long-term vision.
Commenting on the recognition, 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 broader people-focused credentials, alongside its Great Place to Work® certification, reinforcing a consistent focus on trust, engagement and employee experience across the organisation.
With operations spanning multiple sectors and markets, Al Ghurair continues to invest in its people and workplace practices, guided by its purpose, ‘In Pursuit of Better’.