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Bloom Holding said in a statement that the real estate developer has secured Great Place to Work certification, an internationally recognized accreditation that evaluates organizations on employee satisfaction, trust in leadership and workplace culture. The Abu Dhabi firm, which focuses on designing and developing upscale communities with high living standards, obtained the designation through a process centered on anonymous staff surveys. Carlos Wakim, chief executive of Bloom Holding, said in the statement, “This certificate holds special importance for us because it is based on the opinions of our employees, and it reflects what we have built together in Bloom of trust, pride and a spirit of cooperation, as it represents an appreciation for the collective contributions of the work teams in various parts of the company.” The announcement highlighted how the certification aligns with the company’s efforts to enable efficient performance and career growth for its workforce.
According to Great Place to Work Middle East data published in June 2026, the organization named 100 best employers in the UAE for that year, with real estate entities such as Aldar Estates PJSC and Metropolitan Group featuring prominently in sector-specific rankings. Bloom Holding’s certification, detailed in its October statement, stands as a distinct recognition focused on its internal culture rather than the broader best workplaces list released earlier. The methodology used by Great Place to Work relies on a scientific global approach that prioritizes direct employee feedback to measure factors including fairness, respect and opportunities for professional development.
Bloom Holding said in the statement that it continues to develop and diversify its business portfolio into education, hospitality, healthcare, retail, facilities management and landscaping while maintaining its core real estate activities. The certification arrives as the firm executes ambitious projects that emphasize integrated community development across the UAE. Wakim’s quoted remarks in the company announcement stressed the employee-driven basis of the award as a key element of its value to the organization.
Great Place to Work research referenced in similar regional certifications indicates that certified companies often record stronger employee retention and innovation levels compared to non-certified peers, though specific metrics for Bloom Holding were not included in its statement. The accreditation process, as described by the company, involved a comprehensive review of staff perceptions regarding leadership effectiveness and team collaboration. This latest recognition adds to the firm’s profile in a UAE real estate market where workplace standards have become an increasing focus for developers seeking competitive advantage.
The statement from Bloom Holding positioned the Great Place to Work certification as evidence of its success in fostering an environment of shared purpose and responsibility. It noted that the award is granted to entities achieving high levels of employee trust and satisfaction through a validated international framework. No additional details on survey response rates or comparative scores against UAE benchmarks were provided in the announcement.
Bloom Holding, through its statement, framed the certification as support for its ongoing operational growth and sector expansion beyond traditional property development. The company has built a reputation for delivering lifestyle-oriented communities in Abu Dhabi and maintains active involvement in related industries. Great Place to Work Middle East’s June 2026 industry rankings for real estate listed several leading firms, providing context for the competitive environment in which Bloom Holding operates.
