eXtra once again named among best workplaces in Saudi Arabia

09/21/2013

• Electronics retailer ranked fifth in large company category

Khobar, Saudi Arabia; Septermber 21, 2013: For the third consecutive year, United Electronics Company (eXtra), Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing consumer electronics and home appliance retailer, has been named one of the best 100 places to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The retailer, which operates 34 stores across Saudi Arabia, placed number five in the list of best working environments in large companies compiled by TeamOne Consulting and Al-Eqtessadiah Newspaper.

The “Best Saudi Company to Work For” rankings are based on two elements: an employee satisfaction survey and a review of company HR practices. 850full-time eXtra employees participated in the survey to assess the company across key areas impacting employee satisfaction, while a separate review of HR practices by a panel of experts was conducted following a site visit.

Karim Dahbi, CEO, United Electronics Company, said: “To win this award for three years running is hugely satisfying, and speaks volumes about the tireless efforts of our senior management team to create an environment where employees can acquire new skills and grow professionally. As a result, we have an exceptionally happy, contented and motivated workforce, meaning we are able to consistently deliver the outstanding levels of service and results for which eXtra is famous.”

eXtra was recently named as one of “The Top 200 Companies in the GCC” by Forbes Middle East, and in both 2010 and 2011, eXtra was cited by the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) as one of the Kingdom’s fastest-growing companies. In addition, eXtra was also recently named as one of the Arabia 500 top companies in recognition of its exceptional growth and sustained commercial success.