stc Group Named Best Workplace in Saudi Arabia by LinkedIn: Top 10 Companies in UAE and Saudi Arabia Revealed
STC Group, a telecommunications company, was named the best workplace in Saudi Arabia by LinkedIn.
Red Sea Global, a hospitality giga-project, came in second place, and Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Aramco) took third.
Ceer, a motor vehicle manufacturing company, was fourth, and ROSHN and Riyad Bank secured fifth and sixth spots, respectively.
The LinkedIn Top Companies list is based on data from the platform and highlights organizations with excellent growth opportunities, equity, and strong company culture.
Bain & Co. was named the top organization in the UAE in LinkedIn's list of top companies, followed by Mastercard and Procter & Gamble.
Salma Altantawy, senior news editor at LinkedIn, stated that this year's lists demonstrate the UAE and Saudi Arabia's continued growth and expansion, making the region a leading business hub.
She also mentioned that professionals are looking for new career moves in 2024, and these employers are top choices.
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) ranked tenth in Saudi Arabia, indicating the sector's growth in the Kingdom.
Entertainment companies Miral and SEVEN joined the top 15 companies in the UAE and Saudi Arabia in 2024.
The LinkedIn report noted that both stc Group and Rotana ranked 10th in their respective industries in their countries, indicating the growth of the entertainment and telecommunications sectors in the region.
The survey also revealed that a significant number of professionals in the region are planning to change jobs this year, and the UAE has experienced an increase in hiring over the past year.
In February, stc Group announced a 9% increase in net profit for 2023, reaching SR13.3 billion ($3.55 billion), which was attributed to a SR4.90 billion rise in revenues.