AD Ports Group , the leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, has been certified a Great Place to Work after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Middle East.

Great Place to Work® is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Assessing over 20,000 companies across 97 countries, providing the definitive benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to recognise outstanding workplace cultures

Employees highlighted AD Ports Group’s ability to provide a positive work environment, which enhances their capabilities, advances professional innovation, caters to their needs, and helps them achieve a balance between their personal and professional life, whilst improving the productivity of their teams. Furthermore, the certification was awarded due to AD Ports Group strong corporate image, with employees reporting that the work environment promotes a sense of pride, teamwork and personal job satisfaction.

Maitha Al Marar, Group Chief Human Resource Officer, AD Ports Group, said: “Our Group has always believed that our greatest asset is our people and we are committed to ensuring every individual within the workplace can thrive to reach their full potential. This certification stands as a recognition of the tireless efforts by our Human Capital & Emiratisation team and wider Group. Together, they continually strive to create a working environment that fosters a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and continuous learning.”

This year, the Group has received other notable accolades, including the prestigious IIP Platinum Accreditation by Investors in People (IIP) platinum-level accreditation, which the Group retained for the fourth consecutive year, following a thorough strategic review assessment. This prestigious accreditation is the highest accolade the ‘Investors in People’ bestows and is the highest that can be achieved against the IIP standard. Only two percent of 50,000 participating organisations from 66 countries, reached this level. It acknowledges the Group for the clarity of its vision and its high-performing culture that consistently prioritises a healthy and highly productive work environment, by ensuring best-practice employee engagement, continuous upskilling and improved wellbeing.

The Group’s Human Capital& Emiratisation Unit also secured the Stevie Award for Engagement/Happiness Team of the Year award for working towards an inspirational culture within the organisation, showcasing their aptitude for implementing policies and practices that encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organisation, successfully attracting, and retaining talented employees and introducing initiatives that boost employee engagement and satisfaction.