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and commitment to developing their workers’ skills in a safe and empowering work environment.
Submissions also highlighted companies’ ability to establish a comprehensive work system centred
on efficiency and creativity, underlining their commitment to fostering innovation and becoming a
leading partner in government efforts to shape the future.”

His Excellency congratulated the award winners, applauded the efforts of all applicants, and
extended his gratitude to the award’s sponsors, judging panels, and everyone who contributed to
the success of this edition.

In the Companies category, which recognises leading companies in the labour market, 24
companies were honoured across 9 subcategories based on evaluation results. The category
includes a total of 33 winners across 11 subcategories.

Subcategories include the Mining and Quarrying sector, where Oceaneering OIS Company took first
place, while Emirates District Cooling (Emicool) won first place in the Manufacturing sector,
followed by Siemens Industries in second and Arabian Packaging Co. in third.

The first-place prize in the Wholesale and Retail Trade sector went to Sharjah Co-operative Society
(Sharjah Coop), followed by Chalhoub Group in second, and Masafi Co. along with Majid Al Futtaim
Hypermarkets in third place.

In Real Estate, Damac secured first place, followed by Binghatti Development in second, and
Mazrui & Hawi Painting Co in third.

Meanwhile, the Financial and Insurance Activities sector saw Al Fardan Exchange take first place,
followed by Al Ansari Exchange in second, and Islamic Arab Insurance Company – Salama in third.

In the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Activities sector, Accenture Middle East won first
place, with Ernst & Young Middle East taking second place and TRENDS Research & Advisory
coming in third.

The Education sector, for its part, saw Brighton College Dubai win first place, with Safa British
School taking second, and Raffles World Academy taking third. Meanwhile, the Health and Social
Work sector saw LLH Hospital win first place, with Burjeel Hospital taking second, and Medcare
Hospital coming in third. Lastly, Emirates Fast Food Company won first place in the Others
subcategory of the Companies category.

The second category, Labour Accommodation, which is awarded for the best investment in worker
housing facilities, honoured four winners across two subcategories. Labotel Workers Village and Al
Eskan Al Jamae won in the Accommodations with 10,000 or More Workers, while Fujairah National
Construction & Transport Co and Emirates Global Aluminium won in the Accommodations with
Less Than 10,000 Workers.

The Business Services Partners category, awarded to offices implementing and developing best

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