Avtar Group, leading workplace culture consulting and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) solutions firm, announced the second edition of Avtar & Seramount Best Companies for Women in Gulf (BCWG) list.
The 2025 BCWG study unveiled the Top 10 Best Companies for Women in Gulf and other Best Companies for Women in Gulf that are leading the change in creating inclusive work environments for women. Of the Top 10 Best Companies for Women in Gulf, 80% are headquartered in UAE, within the GCC region and 20% in Saudi Arabia.
The 2025 Top 10 Best Companies in Gulf, listed alphabetically are:
AA Al Moosa Enterprises Car Rental Division (Thrifty & Dollar), Al Shirawi Facilities Management LLC; Diversey- A Solenis Company; Dkhoon Al Emiratia; Easa Salel Al Gurg Group; Ecolab; EY; Finastra UK Limited; Kone Middle East LLC; and TruKKer .
Nine more companies qualified to feature in the list. Listed alphabetically, they are: Apparel Group; Canon Middle East; CBRE Advisory Services LLC; GIG GULF Insurance; House of Shipping Management Consultancies FZCO; Ingram Micro Company; Leisure AndEntertainment Global Project Management Service LLC; MCA Management Consultants & MCA Auditing; and Wipro Limited.
BCWG is an influential benchmarking initiative spotlighting organization across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region that excel in fostering gender diversity and inclusive workplace policies. The announcement was made at the Best of Best (BOB) Conference held in Dubai recently.
Companies were evaluated on parameters including:
Programs for Recruitment and retention of women professionals; Representation of women in leadership roles;
Pay equity and benefits; Parental and caregiving support policies; Flexible work arrangements; and
Management accountability on DEI
This year’s winners represent diverse sectors, from technology and manufacturing to retail, and financial services.
