Wassim Eid, President of People and Culture at Chalhoub Group commented: "Inclusion is not just about hiring - it’s about creating a workplace where everyone thrives. By welcoming People of Determination into our operations, we’re fostering a culture that values diverse talents and drives meaningful impact. This is just the beginning of our journey toward a truly inclusive future." 

Andreu Marco, Chief Operating Officer at Chalhoub Group, stated: “We always wanted to explore what more we could do in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We wanted to build and foster a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging, and by doing so, we have achieved the highest productivity numbers that have ever been recorded across certain functions within the distribution center. Our new colleagues are enthusiastic, focused, and driven, and have been instrumental to driving the business forward”. 

His Excellency Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai, stated: 

"People of Determination are at the top of our priorities at the Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai, in line with the wise leadership’s vision to empower this vital segment of our society. We work closely with our partners in the private sector to provide employment opportunities that cater to their needs, and we consider Chalhoub Group’s commitment to hiring People of Determination as a valuable addition to the collective efforts aimed at integrating them into society as active and capable contributors. The term 'People of Determination,' chosen by our leadership, is a reflection of our deep appreciation and 

recognition of their abilities. We wish the newly hired Emirati employees great success, and we will continue our collaboration with our private sector partners to further this mission” 

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ABOUT CHALHOUB GROUP: 

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT 

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. The Group, in its endeavour to excel as a hybrid retailer, has reinforced its distribution and marketing services with a portfolio of ten owned brands and over 950 international brands in the luxury, beauty, fashion, and art de vivre categories. More recently, the Group expanded its expertise into new categories of luxury watches, jewellery, and eyewear. 

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken with the customer at heart. Be it constantly reinventing itself or focusing on innovation to provide luxury experiences at over 770+ experiential retail stores, online and through mobile apps, each touch point leads to delighting the customer. 

Today, Chalhoub Group stands for over 16,000 skilled and talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, whose cohesive efforts have resulted in the Group being certified as a Great Place to Work® in several countries. 

To keep the innovation journey going, the Group has set up “The Greenhouse”, which is not just an innovation hub, but also an incubator space and accelerator for start-ups and small businesses in the region and internationally. This is just one of the several initiatives taken by the Group to reinvent itself, catalysed by forward thinking and future proofing. The Group has also been embedding sustainability at the core of its business strategy with a clear commitment towards people, partners and the planet, and by being a member of the United Nations Global Compact Community and signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles.

Looking ahead, The Group will continue to develop tailored training programs that support sustainable career growth for PoD members while raising awareness among teams to foster a more supportive and inclusive work environment. Additionally, by leveraging automation and AI, Chalhoub Group aims to create roles that optimise the strengths of PoD team members. Beyond warehouse operations, these inclusive efforts will extend to other areas of the business, ensuring a inclusivity is not limited to any capacity, as it is integral to all aspects of the business.