LinkedIn released today its annual list of top companies in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This annual list showcases the top workplaces for professionals to grow in their careers. It features companies that offer meaningful opportunities, empowering employees to build secure and lasting careers in a rapidly evolving work landscape.
LinkedIn research has shown that professionals in the region are eyeing up new roles, with the majority (76 percent in UAE, 73 percent in Saudi Arabia) actively exploring new opportunities this year. While professionals are looking to increase their salaries, they are also prioritizing a better work/life balance and enhanced career growth.
In this context, the top companies list for the UAE and Saudi Arabia provides a guide to professionals at any stage of their career– from starting out through to career changers. It spotlights employers that reward employees through cultivating thriving workplaces and supporting career growth.
“This year’s list underscores the diverse business landscape in the region, with 14 different industries showing up on the top companies lists in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. From technology and finance to retail and energy, the rankings highlight the breadth of opportunities available and the region’s continued evolution as a thriving hub for innovation, investment, and talent development,” stated Nabila Rahhal, news editor at LinkedIn.
Top 15 companies in UAE
The top 15 companies for professional growth in the UAE are:
- Boston Consulting Group | Business Consulting and Services
- Emirates | Airlines and Aviation
- McKinsey & Company | Business Consulting and Services
- Mubadala | Financial Services
- Kearney | Business Consulting and Services
- Mastercard | IT Services and IT Consulting
- Alshaya Group | Retail
- Visa | IT Services and IT Consulting
- Majid Al Futtaim | Retail
- TotalEnergies | Oil and Gas
- Procter & Gamble | Manufacturing
- Thales | IT Services and IT Consulting
- Oracle | IT Services and IT Consulting
- EY | IT Services and IT Consulting
- HSBC | Financial Services
Top 15 companies in Saudi Arabia
Meanwhile, the top 15 companies for professional growth in Saudi Arabia are:
- stc | Telecommunications
- Aramco | Oil and Gas
- EY | IT Services and IT Consulting
- Ceer | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Elm Company | IT Services and IT Consulting
- Procter & Gamble | Manufacturing
- IBM | IT Services and IT Consulting
- PwC | Professional Services
- Riyad Bank | Banking
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center | Hospitals and Health Care
- Bupa | Hospitals and Health Care
- MATARAT Holding | Airlines and Aviation
- SRMG | Media Production
- Mobily | Telecommunications
- Siemens | Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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Key trends shaping workplaces in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Over one-third of companies across the lists in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia are either major consulting firms or focus on tech consulting, with Boston Consulting Group claiming the top spot in the UAE and EY coming in third in Saudi Arabia.
LinkedIn also revealed that nine of the top 15 companies in Saudi Arabia are based in the Kingdom, from stc (1st) and Saudi Aramco (2nd) through to Riyad Bank (9th) and SRMG (13th). In contrast, multinational companies make up 11 of the top 15 companies in the UAE, including McKinsey (3rd), Procter & Gamble (11th) and HSBC (15th).
Another key trend making a comeback after a year’s absence is the healthcare industry in Saudi Arabia. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center and Bupa have notably captured the 10th and 11th positions, respectively, highlighting the sector’s renewed presence in the rankings.
“With a majority of professionals in the region seeking new job opportunities this year, these lists will be especially valuable. By applying a comprehensive and data-driven approach, we ensure that professionals can confidently identify top employers that excel across a diverse set of criteria, helping them make the best next career choice,” added Rahhal.
