News DeskDubai: Dubai Airports, the operator of the world’s busiest international airport, has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for its outstanding approach to employee engagement. This accolade celebrates organizations that cultivate highly engaged workplace cultures, setting new standards for excellence in a rapidly evolving work environment.
Dubai Airports has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching the 75th percentile in employee engagement, positioning it among Gallup’s best practice companies. This distinction is reserved for organizations that prioritize employee engagement as a core component of their business strategy, driving both employee satisfaction and organizational success.
Jon Clifton, Gallup’s Chief Executive Officer, praised the winners, stating, “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. By prioritizing both people and performance, you are shaping the future of work and proving that exceptional workplaces drive real results.”
Meshari Al Bannai, Chief People Officer at Dubai Airports, emphasized the importance of employee engagement in driving success. “Engaged people drive success. This award reflects our ongoing efforts to create a workplace that empowers, supports, and inspires our teams to perform at their best. By focusing on wellbeing, growth, and collaboration, we are shaping a dynamic culture where every individual can contribute meaningfully to the future of aviation.”
Gallup’s research, which underpins the GEWA, is the most comprehensive workplace study ever conducted. It spans over 3.3 million employees across 347 organizations, 53 industries, and 90 countries. The findings consistently show that highly engaged organizations outperform their peers in key areas such as customer experience, profitability, productivity, employee retention, safety, absenteeism, and overall workplace wellbeing.
Dubai Airports’ recognition as a 2025 GEWA winner underscores its commitment to fostering a workplace culture that not only enhances employee satisfaction but also drives tangible business outcomes, solidifying its position as a global leader in aviation and workplace excellence.
