Qatar Foundation named among the Middle East’s best employers

Doha, Qatar - Qatar Foundation (QF) has been acknowledged as one of the top employers in the Middle East in a new survey conducted by Forbes Middle East. The survey, which ranks employers across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, highlights QF's commitment to employee well-being and professional growth.

Among the accolades, QF's flexible work hours, improved parental leave policies, and extensive medical insurance plans for autism care, speech therapy, and developmental disorders were cited as key factors contributing to its high ranking. Additionally, QF's support for employees seeking further studies both in Qatar and abroad, as well as its introduction of paid volunteer leave, have been lauded.

The rankings, compiled from over 170,000 anonymous evaluations from employees working in diverse sectors, were collected between March and July 2023. These evaluations encompassed current and former employers, providing a comprehensive view of the labor market.

Engineer Nasser Mohammed Al-Hajri, Chief Operations Officer at QF, expressed immense pride in this recognition, emphasizing that the foundation's commitment to its people's needs, wellbeing, and ambitions is unwavering. He added that the survey not only highlights QF's accomplishments but also serves as a call to continually enhance the employee experience.

Qatar Energy topped the list, followed by QF's Sidra Medicine in fourth place. QF's Chief Operations Officer stressed that this achievement is a testament to the dedication of QF's highly-skilled and diverse workforce, and it will continue to strive for further improvement by listening, learning, engaging, and evolving.