Dubai Airports, the operator of one of the world’s busiest international airports, has been honored with the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) due to its effective strategies in employee engagement. This accolade underscores the significance of nurturing an engaged workplace culture.

In a dynamic work landscape, Dubai Airports has pioneered innovative approaches to enhance employee engagement and development, achieving remarkable levels in workforce satisfaction—indicative of their commitment to placing engagement at the heart of their operations.

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“Congratulations to this year’s Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winners for setting the standard for a thriving workplace. Your commitment to creating an environment where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work is truly remarkable,” said Jon Clifton, Gallup’s chief executive officer.

Translation: “Congratulations to this year’s Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winners for setting the standard for a thriving workplace. Your commitment to creating an environment where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work is truly remarkable.”

Meshari Al Bannai, Chief People Officer at Dubai Airports, expressed: “Engaged people drive success. This award reflects our continued drive to craft a workplace that encourages and inspires our staff to excel.”

The Gallup research examines employee engagement and performance through extensive studies involving over 3.3 million employees across 347 companies, spanning 53 industries in 90 countries, emphasizing the correlation between employee engagement and higher organizational performance across various metrics.