Great Place to Work Middle East reveals its 2026 Best Workplaces rankings, naming the top employers across real estate, technology, hospitality, healthcare, retail and finance
Great Place to Work Middle East has unveiled its 2026 Best Workplaces Industry Lists, recognising leading employers across seven sectors that are helping drive growth, innovation and economic development throughout the region.
The annual rankings cover real estate, hospitality, technology, financial services and insurance, retail, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and biotech, as well as media, advertising and marketing.
Together, the lists recognise 170 organisations that Great Place to Work says have demonstrated a strong commitment to building high-trust workplace cultures where employees can thrive.
Middle East’s best workplaces by sector in 2026
| Industry | No.1 Workplace |
| Real Estate | Metropolitan Group |
| Hospitality | FIVE Hotels and Resorts |
| Technology | U X E Security Solutions |
| Financial Services and Insurance | Century Financial |
| Retail | Kibsons |
| Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare and Biotech | Al Ittihad Drug Sstore |
| Media, Advertising and Marketing | Nob Marketing Solutiones |
Mohammad AlShair, Executive Chairman of Great Place to Work Middle East, said: “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the organisations recognised on this year’s Best Workplaces industry lists.
“Their achievement reflects a deep commitment to building cultures of trust, respect, and excellence. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, these organizations have demonstrated that investing in people remains the most sustainable driver of success.”
Best Middle East Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance 2026
Rank Company
1 Century Financial
2 CMS
3 InsuranceMarket.ae
4 Experience For Debt Collection Financing Entities
5 QIC digital hub
6 Alkhabeer Capital
7 Ruya Community Islamic Bank
8 Alwasl National Debt Collection for Financing Entities Co.
9 Tarmeez Capital
10 Cigna Insurance Middle East
11 H.W. Kaufman Group
12 Ajlan & Bros Holding Company
13 MetLife
14 Stonefort Securities
15 Myzoi Ffinancial Inclusion Technologies
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About CMS Financial
CMS Financial is a Dubai-based, Category 1 SCA-regulated multi-asset broker with over 21 years of experience in the financial industry. Committed to delivering innovative, secure, and client-focused trading solutions across forex, commodities, indices, and other global markets.