Here are the best companies to work for women in the Middle East in 2022

The list was released in order to “support closing the gender gap in the region,” the company said in an emailed statement.

The recognition was awarded to 30 organisations in the GCC across a number of governmental entities and industries including logistics, technology, finance, media, retail, fashion, FMCG, hospitality, healthcare and manufacturing.

Certified organisations that were considered for the list, were selected based on how well represented women are in the organisations and throughout management, taking into account industry trends, the company said.

“Our research shows that men have a better experience at work than women, hence, we are very proud to be announcing the top 30 Best Workplaces for Women in GCC, and in line with our 2022 strategy of recognising organisations across the region that are working hard to close the gender gap and sustain a high trust, high performing culture for all employees,” Great Place to Work UAE’s managing director Ibrahim Mougharbel said.

Real estate company Metropolitan Group topped the list, followed by recruitment consultancy Charterhouse and district cooling service provider Empower at rank two and rank three, respectively.

“Women today face a unique set of challenges both in and out of the workplace ranging from pay, fairness, empowerment, etc. The Best Workplaces on this list have created a greater sense of fairness, collaboration, and professional development for female employees. These positive experiences empower them to bring their full potential to the workplace and the world,” Great Place to Work Saudi Arabia’s managing director Tanzeel Rahman said.

These are the companies that were awarded the ‘Great Place to Work’ title for women in GCC in 2022: