The Best Companies' Study aims to recognize and celebrate companies that embody the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Best Companies for Women in the Gulf (BCWG)
By participating in the Best Companies for Women in the Gulf (refers to the Gulf Cooperation Council-GCC) Study, companies can gain recognition for their efforts towards creating a more equitable and inclusive workplace. This metric-based study, conducted by Avtar and Seramount, highlights the exemplary work of companies that go above and beyond to ensure women are provided with equal opportunities and support for professional growth.
Position yourself as a DEI champion and attract top talent
Receive a comprehensive report on industry trends and best practices
Gain access to an exclusive progress monitoring system to track your growth
Identify opportunities to attract and retain diverse talent
Enhance innovation, collaboration, and productivity
Get recognized for your Inclusive Excellence
Best Companies for Women in the Gulf (BCWG)
Additionally, the study provides an exclusive progress monitoring system to help organizations track their progress towards gender diversity and inclusivity.
Who can participate?
Companies operating in any of the GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates)
Gain access to a market-specific report that provides insights into the latest trends and best practices for gender diversity, equity, and inclusion in your industry and region.
Showcase your commitment to gender diversity and gain recognition as a gender-inclusive employer in the Gulf region.
Leverage our exclusive progress-monitoring platform to measure the effectiveness of your gender diversity initiatives, to optimize the impact of your diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
On-Demand Services
Gender Diversity Benchmarking Report
Offering a detailed and metric-wise comparison of your organization's gender diversity practices against the top-performing companies in the region. With this report, receive actionable insights that can help you create a more equitable and inclusive workplace.
Level II
Report
- Customized Assessment Report with recommendations that include benchmarks against MICI’s winning categories of Champions and Exemplars of Inclusion and best practices.
Top 10 Best Companies for Women in the Gulf (2024)
Timeline for
BCWG 2025
Frequently asked questions
Is my company eligible for BCWG?
If your company runs operations in any of the GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates), you are eligible to apply.
What is the registration fee for participating?
Why should my company apply for BCWG?
How can my company register?
In two simple steps
- Fill out the form link mentioned above.
- E-sign the CoP (Confirmation of Participation)
Please note the last date for receiving entries is 31st January 2024.
Which areas does BCWG assess?
Can my company quote policies executed in the past?
Yes, policies implemented in the past year can be quoted in your application.
Can my company apply offline?
No, all BCWG registrations are to be submitted online via the encrypted, dedicated application link only.
How flexible is the application link? Can we log out after partially filling data on the link? Will data be saved?
Should all policies that we quote in the application form be necessarily policies in our rule books?
Is there some data validation that we should do before we submit our application?
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