Burjeel Holdings, a top healthcare services provider in the MENA region, has received the ‘Most Honored Company’ distinction in its debut participation in the Emerging EMEA Executive Team Survey by Institutional Investor Research.

The group, which is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, was honoured for its strength in investor relations, and was one of only six companies in the UAE to receive this prestigious title.

Only 33 out of 332 companies from 11 sectors across the Emerging EMEA region received this distinction.

Burjeel came in second place in seven categories within the Emerging EMEA ‘Health Care & Pharmaceuticals’ segment of the 2024 survey, which is based on rankings from the buy-side and sell-side investment community:

• Best CEO – John Sunil

• Best CFO – Muhammad Shihabuddin

• Best IR Professional – Sergei Levitskii

• Best ESG Program

• Best Investor/Analyst Day

• Best IR Program

• Best IR Team

This year, the Emerging EMEA Executive Team Survey reflected the votes and opinions of 405 investment professionals at 248 financial services firms.

The group’s achievements are testament to its outstanding performance, recognized by investors and the market, and reflect the growth in its foreign investor base, a statement said.

Burjeel was ranked as a top company in IR in the Emerging EMEA region, highlighting its commitment to providing quality disclosures, timely responses to investor queries, and effective investor communication.

Muhammed Shihabuddin, Group Chief Financial Officer, said: “We are proud and honoured to be recognised by Institutional Investor Research for our performance.

“These achievements reflect the confidence of investors and analysts in Burjeel Holdings, highlighting the company’s excellence in financial disclosure, risk management, and commitment to transparent timely communication with external stakeholders.

“We will continue to further consolidate our leading position in the UAE healthcare market, maximize our shareholder value, and reinforce our daily commitment to the community.”

Institutional Investor Research (IIR) is a renowned provider of independent data-driven insights and actionable feedback for the sell side, corporates, and buy side. – TradeArabia News Service