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Mid East Info
4 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
AL GHURAIR REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PEOPLE-FIRST CULTURE WITH GREAT PLACE TO WORK® CERTIFICATION - Middle East Business News and Information
Dubai, UAE, July 2025 – Al Ghurair is proud to announce it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®. This certification showcases the company's commitment to creating a culture built on trust, pride, a sense of community, and working aligned to their purpose of 'In Pursuit of Better'. It also reflects the spirit of the workplace operating as One Al Ghurair, a unified organisation built on shared values, strong relationships and a collective vision. The recognition comes in addition to Al Ghurair being certified as a Top Employer in the UAE for three consecutive years. The Great Place to Work® certification is based on employee feedback about their experience working at Al Ghurair, with a focus on trust, pride and camaraderie in the workplace. 'This recognition reflects our firm belief that our people are the heart of our progress. We're committed to building a purpose led culture where every individual can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow with purpose,' said John Iossifidis, Group Chief Executive Officer, Al Ghurair. Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work®, added: 'Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience. By successfully earning this recognition, it's clear that Al Ghurair stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.' The certification is a testament to Al Ghurair's ongoing commitment to foster a positive and purpose-led culture – one that is based on being people oriented, purpose led, value creating and committed to sustainable excellence. About Al Ghurair: Al Ghurair is one of the largest diversified family business groups in the Middle East, with operations in five distinct strategic sectors: Foods, Mobility, Development, Infrastructure and Property Management. Established in 1960 as a trading business, Al Ghurair was one of the first pillars of industry and commerce in the emerging United Arab Emirates. From modest beginnings and with a proud history of innovation and entrepreneurship, the Al Ghurair family name has become synonymous with the heritage, evolution, and vision of the prestigious country itself. Headquartered in Dubai, the business's diversified operations span more than 20 countries across the globe, employing approximately 28,000 people. Today, Al Ghurair continues to build on its enduring 60+ year legacy, guided by its purpose: 'In pursuit of better', as it strives to facilitate meaningful and sustainable change across the communities within which it operates. About Great Place to Work Certification™ Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive 'employer-of-choice' recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified. About Great Place To Work® As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.
Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Al Ghurair reaffirms commitment to people-first culture with Great Place to Work certification
Dubai, UAE - Al Ghurair is proud to announce it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®. This certification showcases the company's commitment to creating a culture built on trust, pride, a sense of community, and working aligned to their purpose of 'In Pursuit of Better'. It also reflects the spirit of the workplace operating as One Al Ghurair, a unified organisation built on shared values, strong relationships and a collective vision. The recognition comes in addition to Al Ghurair being certified as a Top Employer in the UAE for three consecutive years. The Great Place to Work® certification is based on employee feedback about their experience working at Al Ghurair, with a focus on trust, pride and camaraderie in the workplace. 'This recognition reflects our firm belief that our people are the heart of our progress. We're committed to building a purpose led culture where every individual can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow with purpose,' said John Iossifidis, Group Chief Executive Officer, Al Ghurair. Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work®, added: 'Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience. By successfully earning this recognition, it's clear that Al Ghurair stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.' The certification is a testament to Al Ghurair's ongoing commitment to foster a positive and purpose-led culture - one that is based on being people oriented, purpose led, value creating and committed to sustainable excellence. About Al Ghurair Al Ghurair is one of the largest diversified family business groups in the Middle East, with operations in five distinct strategic sectors: Foods, Mobility, Development, Infrastructure and Property Management. Established in 1960 as a trading business, Al Ghurair was one of the first pillars of industry and commerce in the emerging United Arab Emirates. From modest beginnings and with a proud history of innovation and entrepreneurship, the Al Ghurair family name has become synonymous with the heritage, evolution, and vision of the prestigious country itself. Headquartered in Dubai, the business's diversified operations span more than 20 countries across the globe, employing approximately 28,000 people. Today, Al Ghurair continues to build on its enduring 60+ year legacy, guided by its purpose: 'In pursuit of better', as it strives to facilitate meaningful and sustainable change across the communities within which it operates. About Great Place to Work Certification™ Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive 'employer-of-choice' recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified. About Great Place To Work® As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List. Media enquiries Indira Kasaeva | TEN by TishTash indira@
Al Bawaba
6 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Al Ghurair Reaffirms Commitment to People-first Culture With Great Place to Work® Certification
Al Ghurair is proud to announce it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®. This certification showcases the company's commitment to creating a culture built on trust, pride, a sense of community, and working aligned to their purpose of 'In Pursuit of Better'. It also reflects the spirit of the workplace operating as One Al Ghurair, a unified organisation built on shared values, strong relationships and a collective vision. The recognition comes in addition to Al Ghurair being certified as a Top Employer in the UAE for three consecutive Great Place to Work® certification is based on employee feedback about their experience working at Al Ghurair, with a focus on trust, pride and camaraderie in the workplace.'This recognition reflects our firm belief that our people are the heart of our progress. We're committed to building a purpose led culture where every individual can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow with purpose,' said John Iossifidis, Group Chief Executive Officer, Al Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work®, added: 'Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience. By successfully earning this recognition, it's clear that Al Ghurair stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.' The certification is a testament to Al Ghurair's ongoing commitment to foster a positive and purpose-led culture - one that is based on being people oriented, purpose led, value creating and committed to sustainable excellence. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Time Out Dubai
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time Out Dubai
Blue taxis will no longer be on Dubai roads - here's why
'A blue roof Toyota Camry Hybrid' will no longer be on the way to collect you in the near future. Dubai's iconic blue taxis are gradually being phased off the city's roads to make way for purple taxi cabs. The move is the result of a rebrand of Cars Taxi, the largest private taxi company in the UAE, which has now changed its name to Kabi. Cars Taxi, now known as Kabi, cabs have been on Dubai roads since 2000 and currently make more than 110,000 trips per day in the UAE. Since the late 2000s, taxi vehicles in Dubai have all shared the same base sand colour, with the colour of the roof indicating which company each cab belongs to. You may like: Here's what the colour of your Dubai taxi roof *actually* means While there is currently no timescale in place for the gradual phasing out of the blue taxis, Kabi has confirmed that they will be replaced by purple-roofed vehicles. A statement said: 'The blue-roofed taxis are being replaced by our new purple-roofed Kabi cars – fully rebranded and redesigned from the inside out. 'Think leather seats, a fresh interior, and a more premium feel all around. We're proud to be the only ones elevating the customer experience this way, to make every ride more comfortable, connected, and memorable.' Purple-roofed taxis will gradually replace blue taxis in Dubai (Credit: ITP Media) Currently, Kabi has 4,350 purple-roofed taxis across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, with more likely on the way in the near future. So, why the change to purple? Kabi bosses explain that the rebrand and the new colour are a better reflection of what the company has grown into, with a spokesperson saying, 'We're moving from simply getting people places to building something bigger — empowering livelihoods, enriching city life, and strengthening community ties.' While people who regularly book rides with Careem may have seen the vehicles described as 'violet', Kabi has clarified that their cabs are purple. A statement explained that purple stands for 'innovation, human connection and recognition'. Purple is also the brand colour of Al Ghurair, the owner of Kabi, and the rebrand allows for brand consistency. A spokesperson said: 'We don't call it violet, but purple. Purple stands for innovation, human connection, and recognition – all things that matter to us. 'It is also the brand colour of Al Ghurair, which owns Kabi, creating consistency while differentiating Kabi through design, tone, and purpose.' Long-term Dubai residents may remember that purple taxis were previously on the roads in the mid-2010s as part of City Taxi, but they have not been seen on our roads for several years. Life in Dubai Direct flights from Dubai: All the brilliant places to explore So many options, so little time In pictures: Dubai then and now See just how much the city has changed through the decades 112 best things to do in Dubai in 2025 Everything to tick off your Dubai bucket list
Zawya
08-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Zed by Al Ghurair: Reimagining ride-hailing for a more personal, seamless UAE commute
Dubai, UAE – Zed by Al Ghurair is reshaping what ride-hailing means, offering a deeply personalised, premium commuting experience that reflects the evolving pace of the region. Rooted in a legacy of over 25 years in mobility, this homegrown brand is not just leveraging its history; it's actively shaping the future of urban transport. 'Transportation has always been part of the Al Ghurair story,' said Badr Al Ghurair, CEO of Al Ghurair Mobility. 'From establishing the city's first franchised taxi company to investing in hybrid fleets, we've consistently believed in building for what's next. Zed continues that legacy, combining our local knowledge with a forward-thinking, user-first platform.' Designed as a response to the changing expectations of commuters across the UAE, Zed places control back in the hands of the user. 'Mobility is no longer about just getting from A to B, it's about the experience, the values behind the brand, and the emotional connection with the city,' added Badr Al Ghurair. 'Zed is a premium, seamless, and deeply personal answer to that shift.' Mobility on Your Terms What sets Zed apart is its philosophy that every journey should feel tailored. The app allows users to personalise nearly every aspect of their ride, from preferred cabin temperature and curated playlists to the level of interaction with their chauffeur. These seemingly small choices redefine the everyday commute. One of Zed's standout features is Rhythm, a first-to-market innovation that allows users to schedule recurring rides with ease, perfect for school runs, daily commutes, or weekly routines. Another distinctive layer is Zed Music, a curated playlist series that reflects both the mood of the city and the identity of the brand, creating a consistent soundscape across every ride. 'Zed isn't a traditional ride-hailing app,' said Abhinav Patwa, Executive Vice President and Head of Zed. 'We've reimagined the entire experience to be more human, intuitive, and intelligently responsive. From the moment you open the app, it's built to anticipate your needs and adapt to your rhythm. Our goal was to remove the friction in commuting and replace it with thoughtfulness. When a user can control not just their route, but their environment and their emotional experience, it transforms how they view everyday mobility.' Powered by People. Aligned with the Future. Central to Zed's success are its chauffeurs, known as Zeddies, professional, personable, and deeply embedded in the community they serve. 'Zeddies are more than drivers. They're brand ambassadors,' said Badr Al Ghurair. 'Their familiarity with the city and their dedication to quality service bring Zed's values to life on the road.' Zed is also built in alignment with Dubai's Smart City 2025 vision, contributing to the target of moving 80% of taxi bookings to e-hailing platforms. Its strategic partnership with National Taxi and commitment to sustainable innovation are part of a wider ambition to create impact - economically, technologically, and socially. 'Our vision is clear,' Badr Al Ghurair noted. 'In the coming years, we aim to extend Zed across the Emirates and other GCC countries. We're not just creating a service; we're creating a movement.' With upcoming features including loyalty rewards, digital wallets, and exclusive lifestyle partnerships, Zed is set to evolve in step with the UAE's ambitions, offering more than transport, but a humanised, premium way of moving through the city. 'Zed is proudly homegrown,' said Abhinav. ' It's a reflection of what this region stands for - ambition, sophistication, and a relentless focus on experience. And this is just the beginning.' Zed is available for download on iOS and Android, offering a smarter, more personal way to commute simply, seamlessly, and on your own terms. About Zed by Al Ghurair Zed by Al Ghurair is a UAE-born ride-hailing platform transforming mobility through a seamless blend of technology, comfort, and human connection. From fully customisable ride preferences to recurring journeys via Rhythm, Zed redefines what modern transportation can be. With deep roots in the region and a clear vision for the future, Zed is setting a new standard for mobility in the Emirates. About Al Ghurair Al Ghurair is one of the largest diversified family business groups in the Middle East, with operations in five distinct strategic sectors: Foods, Mobility, Development, Infrastructure and Property Management. Established in 1960 as a trading business, Al Ghurair was one of the first pillars of industry and commerce in the emerging United Arab Emirates. From modest beginnings, and with a proud history of innovation and entrepreneurship, the Al Ghurair family name has become synonymous with the heritage, evolution, and vision of the prestigious country itself. Headquartered in Dubai, the business' diversified operations span more than 50 countries across the globe, employing approximately 28,000 people. Today, Al Ghurair continues to build on its enduring 60+ year legacy, guided by its purpose: 'In pursuit of better', as it strives to facilitate meaningful and sustainable change across the communities within which it operates. Middle East media enquiries, please contact AllDetails: Diane D'Costa, Senior PR Account Manager Mob: +971 55 862 0112 Email:
