United Development Company (UDC), one of the leading Qatari public shareholding companies and the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, recently held its annual staff gathering to recognize its employees' hard work and dedication. 

UDC President, CEO and Member of The Board, Mr. Ibrahim Jassim Al-Othman, along with members of the Company’s Executive Management and employees participated in the gathering which honored 23 staff members who have completed fifteen years of service at UDC in addition to two employees who were recognized as “Employee of the Year” and “Manager of the Year”, with Mr. Al-Othman thanking them for their achievements and wishing them continued success at UDC.

Addressing employees, Mr. Al-Othman presented the Company’s achievements and financial performance in 2023, while highlighting strategic objectives set for 2024 and the Company’s business plan. 

Mr. Al-Othman praised employees for their contribution towards the growth and progress of the Company, while reaffirming that UDC remains a prestigious workplace with a corporate culture that encourages diversity, knowledge transfer and best practice.

A documentary was also broadcasted to highlight the Company’s accomplishments in 2023, emphasizing the substantial development progress at Gewan Island, which is set to remain the company’s highlight for 2024. Concurrently, The Pearl Island sustained its success by attracting new residential and retail tenants. UDC remained dedicated to enhancing community amenities and services, introducing digital phone access for residents, launching an enhanced mobile application, and nearing the completion of The Pearl International Hospital, scheduled to open in 2024.

Throughout 2023, UDC hosted a series of world-class entertainment events, drawing significant crowds and setting new records on The Pearl Island. Nearly 20 million vehicles visited, and both retail and residential occupancy reached all-time highs. This attests to UDC's continued achievements and growing prominence in the real estate sector.

Furthermore, 2023 featured a myriad of new community initiatives, services and enhancement works, which contributed to UDC receiving multiple environment, safety, and sustainability awards, including renewed ISO certifications for all UDC services and the reputable Stevie Awards for Ittisal’s customer service marking a 92% customer satisfaction level. 

This annual staff gathering aims to establish communication channels and instill a spirit of teamwork between the management team and employees. This, in turn, mirrors UDC's belief in the significance of human capital towards achieving its corporate mission.