Doha:Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development has been recognized among Forbes Middle East's Best Workplaces in the Middle East for 2026. The accolade is based on an employee survey evaluating top employers in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

According to Qatar News Agency, Qatar Foundation ranked second in Qatar on the regional list, which included 240 employers across the three countries. This recognition highlights the Foundation's employee-centric policies and benefits which encompass flexible working hours, enhanced parental leave policies, and comprehensive medical insurance that covers autism care, speech therapy, and developmental delay treatment.

Furthermore, the Foundation supports employees in pursuing further education both inside and outside Qatar and offers paid leave for volunteering, thereby encouraging participation in charitable and community initiatives. Forbes Middle East determined its rankings through more than 170,000 employee reviews across 27 sectors collected between March and July, with participants' identities kept confidential.

The survey asked participants to evaluate their current and former employers, as well as other organizations in the same sectors, providing a comprehensive view of workplace environments. The magazine described the list as an acknowledgment of organizations that enjoy their employees' trust and recommendations and receive favorable evaluations in the labor market.

Qatar Foundation's Chief Operations Officer, Nasser Mohammed Al Hajri, expressed pride in the ranking, noting it reflects the Foundation's ongoing efforts to create a workplace where employees can fulfill their professional ambitions and personal needs. He praised the skills and dedication of the Foundation's staff, acknowledging their contribution to making it a unique, diverse, and vibrant workplace. Al Hajri emphasized the importance of employees' talents and performance in achieving the Foundation's objectives and committed to further enhancing the employee experience by engaging with staff and considering their aspirations.

QatarEnergy was listed as the best workplace in Qatar by Forbes Middle East, while Sidra Medicine, a Qatar Foundation entity, secured the fourth position.