Great Place to Work Names Top Workplaces for Women
The 2026 Middle East list highlights organizations in Qatar that foster gender-inclusive and supportive environments.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Women’s Issues
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Great Place to Work Middle East has released its 2026 list of the Best Workplaces for Women. The rankings recognize companies in Qatar based on confidential feedback regarding workplace culture and support.
Why it matters
The list serves to identify organizations that prioritize inclusive practices and gender equality. These rankings offer insight into which employers are successfully implementing strategies to support women in the workplace.
QIC Digital Hub secured the 18th position in the Medium category, while Marrybrown Qatar took 3rd place in the Small category. Across all participants, 78.9 percent reported access to professional development opportunities.
The players
QIC Digital Hub
This organization is a Qatar-based entity that earned an 18th place ranking in the Medium category.
Marrybrown Qatar
This company is an operator in Qatar that achieved a 3rd place ranking in the Small category.
Great Place to Work Middle East
This is an organization that evaluates corporate culture and publishes annual lists of high-performing workplaces.
The details
The rankings are derived from the Great Place to Work Trust Index survey, which analyzes employee experiences concerning fairness, trust, and professional opportunity. Beyond general treatment, 75.3 percent of women surveyed described their work environment as emotionally healthy.
Timeline
The 2026 list was released in 2026.
Culture Shift
The push for corporate transparency regarding gender equity mirrors a broader shift toward data-driven workplace standards. Companies are increasingly evaluated against the Great Place to Work Trust Index survey methodology to quantify employee satisfaction.
The survey results provide a benchmark for professionals in Qatar to evaluate potential employers based on demonstrated support for women. Employees can use these findings to identify companies with established records of fair treatment and professional growth.
The takeaway
The high rates of reported fairness suggest that structured surveys are an effective tool for improving workplace accountability. Organizations seeking to improve their rankings should focus on transparent communication and consistent professional development programs.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Peninsula.
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