Dubai Airports named 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner

Dubai Airports has been recognised with the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for its approach to employee engagement.

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The award highlights organisations that foster some of the most engaged workplace cultures globally.

Dubai Airports has reached the 75th percentile in employee engagement, placing it among Gallup's best practice companies.

“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 prioritising both people and performance, you are shaping the future of work and proving that exceptional workplaces drive real results,” said Jon Clifton, Gallup’s chief executive officer.

Meshari Al Bannai, chief people officer at Dubai Airports, said: “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.”