Revealed By LinkedIn: The Top Companies In UAE & Saudi Arabia

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has released its annual list of Top Companies for the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

LinkedIn Top Companies is an annual list fueled by exclusive LinkedIn data that helps professionals identify the top workplaces to grow their careers. The list uncovers the organizations leading the way in growth and learning opportunities for their employees, equity in the workplace, and strong company culture.

The Top Companies list is a guide for professionals at any stage of their career, whether it’s the ones planning to change paths, those who are jumping back into the workforce after a hiatus, or even individuals seeking to enhance their skills.

According to LinkedIn data, a majority of regional professionals are considering switching jobs this year and the UAE has seen a growth in hiring over the last 12 months. Against this economic backdrop, this list highlights the employers that are perceived to have a workplace and culture that is supportive of their employees’ careers and ambitions.

Key trends observed from this year’s Top Companies list:

• Consulting surges up the leaderboard in the UAE
  • Top global business consulting firms dominate the 2024 league table in the UAE. Bain & Company took the gold medal with the top spot in 2024, with Kearney coming in 4th, BCG at 6th and McKinsey rounding out the business consulting cohort at 9th.

• stc is the new Top Company in Saudi Arabia
  • After three back-to-back years at the top of the table, Aramco has dropped to third place with the telecommunications company, stc, taking the top spot. Hospitality megaproject, Red Sea Global retains its second-place position for the second year in a row.

• Entertainment enters the fray
  • Entertainment companies Miral and Saudi Entertainment Ventures | SEVEN, have joined the Top 15 Companies in the UAE and KSA in 2024.
  • Both companies took 10th place in their respective countries, which shows the rise of the entertainment industry across the region.

Salma Altantawy, Senior News Editor at LinkedIn said, “This year’s lists show how companies in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are continuing to grow and expand, which further cements the region’s reputation as a leading business hub. ”

Altantawy continued: “Our research has previously indicated professionals’ appetite for new career moves in 2024, and this list recognizes those employers that can be a top choice for professionals looking to make those moves.”

Top 15 Companies in the UAE:

 Top 15 Companies in Saudi Arabia: