Airbus Group Africa and Middle East received the esteemed Taqdeer Award at a ceremony held at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council.
Airbus Group was recognized for fostering diversity, positive work culture, career development opportunities and promoting staff engagement as essential components of its human resources policy and practices.
The Taqdeer Award aims to enhance relationship between companies and workers by recognizing excellence in labor practices and setting new benchmarks across various industries in Dubai.
Initially launched for companies in the construction sector, the award now extends to individuals and organizations operating in the free zones.
Habib Fekih, President of Airbus Group Africa and Middle East and Jean Monroy, Head of HR Airbus Group Africa and Middle East received the award from H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation.
Headquartered in the Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA), Airbus Group Africa and Middle East opened its regional office in 2006 and currently employs more than 3000 people of various nationalities.
Commenting on the award, Habib Fekih, President of Airbus Group Africa and Middle East said: “Our employees are our biggest asset and remain central to our growth and success in the region. We are honored to be recognized by Taqdeer; receiving this award not only reaffirms our employee engagement vision but also inspires us to continue to invest in a work environment that is dynamic and stimulating, enabling our employees to be innovators and high performers in their given roles.”
Taqdeer is the world’s first points-based award program for recognizing excellence in labor welfare practices. It upholds the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to ensure the happiness and welfare of the people of Dubai and realize its vision of becoming one of the world’s best places to work and live.
