Qatar based firms named among best workplaces in Asia

Doha, Qatar: Great Place to Work announced its 2025 Best Workplaces in Asia, a ranking based on confidential surveys that represent the experiences of...

Doha, Qatar: Great Place to Work announced its 2025 Best Workplaces in Asia, a ranking based on confidential surveys that represent the experiences of nearly 7.5 million employees across the region. More than 3.2 million individual survey responses shaped this year’s list, spotlighting companies where employees report higher levels of trust, well-being, and workplace satisfaction compared to the typical workplace in the region.

Among those recognised are several companies operating in Qatar, including Hilton, DHL Express, Marriott International, BFL Group, Cisco, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Chalhoub Group, Al Mana Restaurants & Food Co., Delivery Hero, Alshaya Trading Co., Astrazeneca, and GAC.

“Organisations from Qatar achieved recognition on the Best Workplaces in Asia 2025 list through their strong commitment to fostering positive workplace cultures, employee well-being and innovative management practices,” Jules Youssef, Managing Director of Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain, Great Place To Work Middle East, told The Peninsula. “The participation of a significant number of Qatar-based companies highlights the country’s expanding and competitive business ecosystem.”

According to Youssef, such acknowledgement carries weight beyond individual companies. “This recognition is crucial for Qatar’s economy as it enhances global reputation, attracts international talent and investment,” he noted. “It also underscores the nation’s focus on creating dynamic and high-performance work environments, which are among the most vital factors that can contribute to an estimated 50 percent growth in productivity and a significant rise in foreign direct investment.”

Findings from Great Place To Work Middle East reveal that workplaces in Qatar strike a balance between trust, culture, and employee well-being, aligning with regional benchmarks while also demonstrating unique strengths, particularly in employee recognition. Using Emprising, Great Place To Work’s advanced survey platform, organisations can analyse trust levels via the Trust Index survey, allowing for targeted cultural improvements. Notably, Qatar’s trust scores are about 12 percent higher than the regional average, highlighting areas where the country’s firms excel.