The Group won awards in the ‘Establishments’ and ‘Outstanding Workforce’ categories, reaffirming its commitment to developing a dynamic and healthy workplace
Abu Dhabi, November 14, 2025: Strengthening its reputation for workplace excellence, Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare provider in the MENA region, has secured two awards at the third edition of the prestigious Emirates Labour Market Awards. Organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), the ceremony was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court.
In the Establishments category, LLH Hospital, Abu Dhabi, received recognition in the Healthcare Company sub-category. For LLH Hospital, this marks a hat-trick win at the Labour Market Awards. In the inaugural edition, it was honored for its outstanding achievement in Workforce Well-being and the Quality of Life category, followed by the Establishments — Healthcare and Social Work category in the second edition.
The Group also excelled in the Outstanding Workforce category, with Anas Kadiyarakam, Regional HR Manager at Burjeel Holdings, securing first place in the Management and Executives sub-category. He received a cash prize of one hundred thousand dirhams, an Apple Watch, a gold coin, and a Fazaa privilege card.
The winners were honoured by His Highness Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs.
Anas, a first-time recipient of this award, said that it’s a proud milestone in his career. He started his journey at Burjeel Holdings in 2009 as an HR Executive. From there, he was promoted to the roles of HR Officer, Assistant Manager, and then Manager. Currently, he serves as the Regional HR Manager, overseeing hospitals and international projects across the region. “I feel so honored to receive this prestigious award. I consider it a recognition from the UAE for being part of its labor force for the past 16 years. I’m also thankful to the Burjeel family for providing me with amazing opportunities that have catalyzed my career growth and enabled me to contribute to the overall development of the nation. This award also serves as a powerful reminder to continue creating a healthy workplace where people can thrive,” he said.
Reflecting on the achievement, Dr. Tahani Al Qadiri, Group Director of Emiratization and Academics at Burjeel Holdings, said, “We feel immensely proud to receive this esteemed recognition once again, which honors the continuous efforts we put forward in building an inclusive, sustainable, and empowering workplace. At Burjeel Holdings, we remain focused on investing in our people, as we know they are the driving force behind exceptional care and innovation in healthcare. This honor inspires us to continue cultivating a healthy workforce and, in doing so, contribute to the UAE’s vision of cultivating world-class work environments.”
The winners, comprising companies and individuals, were chosen from over 18,000 applications, reviewed by expert committees using comprehensive and integrated criteria.
