Alkhabeer Capital, an asset management firm specializing in alternative investments, has been named one of the best places to work in Saudi Arabia.

Great Place to Work, a global research, consulting and training firm, ranked the company first in the financial sector and fifth overall on its annual list of Great Workplaces 2016-Saudi Arabia, which saw over 100 organizations take part.

Alkhabeer, which is authorized by the Capital Market Authority, continued to earn a place on the list for the sixth consecutive year, which is a clear signal of the success of its drive to become an employer of choice, where the Kingdom’s best and brightest seek to grow their careers.

Ahmed Saud Ghouth, CEO of Alkhabeer Capital, said: “Our people are our most valuable asset and they represent the driving force behind our continued robust performance. Since our inception as a company, Alkhabeer Capital has consistently invested in its people. We have created an environment where we encourage and enable our people to do their best.”

He added: “To become a great company where people are eager to contribute their best efforts, we believe that it takes more than launching a special initiative or incentive scheme. Our guiding principle is to empower our people, and ensure they understand how integral their contribution is to our success and growth. We do not want our people to feel that they are just part of the company. We want them to understand that they are the company and that our customers invest in their expertise.”

Ghouth attributes Alkhabeer’s success to implementing a comprehensive and immersive internal engagement program.

Great Place to Work ranks companies based on data gathered through the Trust Index Employee Survey and Culture Audit.