GCC’s Best Retail and Healthcare Workplaces for 2025

On March 13, 2025, Great Place to Work® – a renowned global research, training, and consultancy firm – unveiled the top 20 Best Workplaces in Retail™ and the 20 Best Workplaces in Pharmaceuticals, Health Care, and Biotech™ across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). These exceptional companies stand out for their commitment to fostering inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace cultures that prioritize employee satisfaction and well-being.

The Best Workplaces in Retail™ in the GCC for 2025

These retailers have set a benchmark for workplace excellence by creating environments where employees are valued and supported. Here are the top 20 Best Workplaces in Retail™ in the GCC for 2025:

1. BFL Group
2. Kuwait Proteins
3. Laverne Group
4. Dkhoon Al Emiratia
5. Dole
6. Hugo Boss Global
7. OKAM
8. BanoPuratos
9. Arla
10. Orjwan
11. AJMAL Perfumes
12. Chalhoub Group
13. Benefit Cosmetics LLC
14. Sephora Middle East
15. Kaneen
16. Kibsons
17. Mohebi Martin Brower Logistics LLC
18. First Mark Trading Company
19. EK Kanoo
20. Home Centre

These organizations have not only excelled in customer service but also in nurturing positive and inclusive work environments. Their dedication to employee satisfaction has led them to be recognized among the best in the GCC retail sector.

The Best Workplaces in Pharmaceuticals, Health Care, and Biotech™ in the GCC for 2025

The pharmaceutical, healthcare, and biotech sectors are crucial to society, and the companies listed below are leading the way by promoting innovation, collaboration, and employee happiness. Here are the top 20 Best Workplaces in Pharmaceuticals, Health Care, and Biotech™ in the GCC for 2025:

1. IDS
2. Alkhobar Health Network
3. Faith Healthcare Group
4. Alcon
5. LEO Pharma
6. Pharaon Healthcare Africa FZ-LLC
7. Burjeel Holdings
8. Smart Salem
9. Pharmed Health Care – KSA
10. Doha Drug Store
11. Stryker
12. Ahalia Medical Group
13. Lundbeck
14. Saudi Amarox
15. Baraseen Medical Company
16. ABBVIE Biopharmaceuticals
17. Kyowa Kirin Pharma FZ-LLC
18. CMC Holding
19. Salehiya Medical
20. Delta Medical Laboratories

These companies have been recognized for their outstanding workplaces, where employees enjoy fulfilling careers and can thrive in an environment focused on innovation and employee well-being.

A Commitment to Innovation and Employee Satisfaction

Commenting on the recognition of the Best Workplaces in Retail™ and Pharmaceuticals, Health Care, and Biotech™ - GCC, Tanzeel Ur Rehman, Managing Director of KSA at Great Place to Work® Middle East, said:

“Congratulations to the Best Workplaces in Retail™ and the Best Workplaces in Pharmaceuticals, Health Care, and Biotech™ in the GCC. We commend these leaders for creating work environments that prioritize innovation, diversity, and employee satisfaction—essential for success in today’s competitive landscape.”

These companies represent the best of the best in their respective industries, continuously striving to improve employee engagement and foster a work culture where collaboration and well-being are at the forefront. By prioritizing these values, they not only attract top talent but also inspire loyalty and high performance across their teams.

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