Dubai, UAE, 16 September 2022 – In an event more than three years in the making, business solutions provider Transguard Group recently hosted a massive day out for more than 4,000 of its site-based employees. Held at the Etisalat Academy Sports and Leisure Club, the Carnival included games, rides, an impressive roster of international performers, a wide selection of food and great prizes.

“The turnout for the Carnival was fantastic and the enthusiasm throughout the business has been wonderful to see,” said Nick Beer, Chief Financial Officer, Transguard Group. “We’ve made a lot of improvements to past editions of the Carnival, especially in terms of sustainability and the level of engagement from our HQ employees. Based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback we’ve received across the business the Carnival was an all-around success.”

The Carnival’s sustainability focus was apparent on multiple levels, including digital registration (which replaced paper wristbands), reusable water bottles (which avoided more than 40kg of plastic), biodegradable plates and utensils and the recycling of raffle tickets. In addition, more than 130 HQ employees volunteered their time and talent to ensure the smooth set up and organization of the event.

“This edition of the Carnival was a true group effort,” explained Lena ter Laare, Director-Marketing and CSR. “Every moment of the day was filled with our HQ staff pitching in and helping out, all because they wanted our site-based colleagues to enjoy themselves. We have always said that CSR is in Transguard’s DNA, and this truth was front and centre during Carnival.”

Attendees were provided with free transportation from all across the UAE to attend the event, including Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Ras al Khaimah. Entertainment during the day included the winners of Transguard’s most recent internal talent shows, as well as performances by professional international dance troupes; attendees were also invited on stage to be a part of multiple drumming sessions. Sponsors of the event included Instant Cash, Excellence Driving School and TouchMate, each of whom gave away spectacular prizes including tech gadgets, a television and even a driving course. The final highlight of the day was a raffle draw hosted by Transguard’s Leadership Team that awarded 22 lucky winner with AED500 each.

The next edition of the Transguard Carnival is scheduled for November 2023.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – The UAE’s leading business solutions provider Transguard Group today officially inaugurated a new 270 square metre medical facility in its largest accommodation in Jebel Ali.

Strategically located at Transguard’s Jebel Ali 7 residence, the 10-bed clinic is open from 9am to 5pm and is staffed by male and female medical professionals who speak a variety of languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Nepalese, Arabic, Urdu and more. Facilities in the new clinic also include an x-ray room, pharmacy and other dedicated specialist spaces.

“Jebel Ali is home to a large percentage of our site-based colleagues and providing convenient medical care, where and when they need it, has long been a priority,” stated Saeed Al Marzouqi, Acting Managing Director, Transguard Group. “This new clinic allows us to bring another convenient medical point of care directly to our staff, which allows us an immediate opportunity to meet their needs.”

Transguard opened its first primary care clinic in March 2021. In addition to basic medical assessments and other tests, the in-house medical facilities at this location include a long-term care facility for more serious conditions and illnesses. A regular shuttle bus between Transguard’s Jebel Ali accommodations also provides free transportation to and from both clinics. Together, the two clinics provide preliminary medical care for more than 21,000 Transguard staff living in and around the Jebel Ali area. A third clinic in Sonapur is currently under construction and is expected to open in 2024.

More than 1,000 employees of the business solutions provider have attended the free sessions since the programme’s launch earlier this year

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Leading business solutions provider Transguard Group has revealed that a new health initiative aimed at proactively educating its site-based employees has so far impacted more than 1,000 employees since its inception in May 2021.

“Caring for our healthy, happy workforce is the cornerstone of our success,” said Greg Ward, Managing Director, Transguard Group. “It has been exceptionally gratifying to see how well the sessions are being received.”

The concept is simple but effective: A team of Transguard medical professionals holds regular seminars on a wide range of topics in the company’s accommodations, including how to manage lower back pain and gastric problems as well as common health complaints for both males and females, as well as other common issues. The free sessions have so far been held in four of Transguard’s largest accommodations and generally last for about an hour, including a question and answer session that allows attendees to pursue additional details on the topics covered. Free eye check-ups are also on offer.

So far, feedback has been overwhelmingly positive from both employees and senior management: “These sessions give our employees immediate access to information they may not know how to seek out on their own,” Ward points out, adding that “we’re proud that we’ve taken the initiative to proactively provide these opportunities as yet another demonstration that we are fully dedicated to upholding our duty of care for our employees.”

In addition to future health seminars being planned across other Transguard accommodations, a second dedicated medical facility in Jebel Ali is expected to open before the end of the year.

Located in Jebel Ali, a second primary care clinic is scheduled to open later in the year

From L to R: Salim AlMaary, Chief Executive Officer, Salubrity Valley Clinic and Pharmacy; Greg Ward, Managing Director, Transguard Group; Dr. Marwan Al Mulla, CEO, Health Regulation Sector, Dubai Health Authority and Faris Mohammed Al Mazmi, Director, Clinical Audit and Control Department, Dubai Health Authority, cut the ribbon at Transguard’s new medical facility

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Transguard Group is pleased to announce that it has officially inaugurated the company’s new purpose-built medical facility in Jebel Ali. Greg Ward, Managing Director, Transguard Group, was accompanied during the ribbon-cutting ceremony by Salim al Maary, Chief Executive Officer, Salubrity Valley Clinic and Pharmacy, Dr. Marwan Al Mulla, CEO, Health Regulation Sector, Dubai Health Authority and Faris Mohammed Al Mazmi, Director, Clinical Audit and Control Department, Dubai Health Authority.

“Our employees are our number one priority,” said Dr. Abdulla Al Hashimi, Chief Executive Officer, Transguard Group. “This clinic is the result of our team’s dedication to the well-being of our site-based colleagues.”

The 185 square metre clinic is accessible 24-hours per day, seven days per week, is operated by a team of two doctors, two nurses and other medical personnel, including two pharmacists. It offers a wide range of medical assessments and other tests, including PCR tests, urine sampling, basic blood work, x-rays and more. Located at Transguard’ s Jebel Ali 1 residence, a daily shuttle service from other Jebel Ali-based accommodations provides free transportation to and from the clinic for Transguard employees in the area.

“This facility was designed to meet the specific needs of our site-based staff,” Ward explained. “From its strategic location at the heart of our Jebel Ali residential facilities to its state-of-the-art equipment and extensive pharmacy, we are pleased at this opportunity to enhance our existing welfare initiatives.”

The new clinic is the latest addition to Transguard’s in-house medical facilities, which include a long-term care facility for more serious conditions and illnesses. A second primary care clinic is currently under construction and is expected to open before the end of 2021.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Citing a massive, company-wide effort, Transguard Group today announced that 16,000 of its employees across every division of the company have already received the first dose of the vaccine, including Cash Services, Security, Facilities Management, Manpower, Logistics, Aviation, Hospitality, its catering company, Taste of Home, and its consumer division, Transguard Living. The business solutions provider began its vaccination programme at the beginning of January.

“The safety of our employees and customers is our top priority, which is why our Covid vaccination drive is crucial,” explains Greg Ward, Managing Director, Transguard Group. “We have spared no time or resources in supporting the UAE’s vaccination efforts and we are pleased with the results of these first few weeks of 2021.”

Many employees took the vaccine of their own initiative, including members of Transguard’s senior leadership team. In addition, an internal team is dedicated to scheduling appointments for any employee who wants to be vaccinated, with Transguard’s Transportation division arranging free transport for site-based staff to and from medical facilities. Meanwhile, employees in headquarters are given time off for vaccination appointments.

“A year ago we redoubled our efforts to support the UAE through the first ravages of the global pandemic. Transguard’s vaccination drive is key to our on-going support for the nation and we are proud of what we’ve accomplished so far,” Ward concluded.

Transguard anticipates that at least 95% of its employees will be fully vaccinated by the end of March 2021.

Transguard Group also recycles 35 kg of plastic bottles during its biannual event

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Another impressive Transguard Carnival is in the books for Transguard Group, as the company hosted 5,000 employees at its biannual event, which was held at Dubai’s Etisalat Academy Sports and Leisure Club, on Friday, 8 November.

“Transguard Carnival is one of my favourite staff events as it allows both site-based and HQ-based employees to come together outside of their duties and to enjoy a fun-filled day as a group,” said Greg Ward, Managing Director, Transguard Group. “By gathering like this twice a year we’re able to celebrate our successes from the past six months and to boost employee morale, further fostering our ‘one team’ culture.”

Employees enjoyed an afternoon full of live entertainment and activities, such as giant inflatables, a mechanical rodeo and fairground games. At the main stage, employees cheered for an impressive range of performances throughout the day, including Bollywood-inspired dances, as well as raffle draws for smart phones, LED televisions, passes to major UAE attractions and other exciting prizes. A fiercely competitive inter-accommodation football championship also took place throughout the day.

The culmination of the Transguard Carnival was the grand finale of TG’s Got Talent, which saw nine of Transguard’s most talented site-based dancers and vocalists give their all in hopes of being crowned this year’s winner by a judging panel comprised of senior management. The honours went to Mary Wangari, who wowed the judges with her rendition of I Don’t Want to be The Same.

This year’s Carnival also featured a health tent, where employees had the opportunity to check their blood pressure, BMI and other vital statistics; a recycling station also collected more than 35 kg of plastic bottles during the event.

“While championed by our CSR team, the Transguard Carnival is fuelled by volunteers, and this year 154 employees from our headquarters pitched in to handle everything from set-up, food distribution and check-in to prize giving, refreshment stations, game stalls, wristband distribution and more. Their efforts are a prime example of how CSR and welfare are a part of Transguard’s DNA,” concluded Ward. “I look forward to an even bigger turnout in terms of attendees and volunteers at next year’s event.”

5,000 Transguard employees enjoy the traditional performances and raffle draws at Transguard’s biannual carnival event.

Bollywood dancers performed for the crowd during the Transguard Carnival.

Transguard employees enjoyed an afternoon full of live entertainment, games, food and raffle contests.

Underscoring its ongoing commitment to nurture its future success from within, Transguard Group has revealed that nearly 90% of its internal promotions during the 2018-2019 financial year were awarded to employees who completed training at the company’s Centre of Excellence (COE). Of the 2,436 employees who were promoted, more than 2,100 completed either job-specific or English-enhancement training at the 38,000 square foot Dubai Investments Park facility.

“Promoting from within is a common-sense strategy for us for one simple reason: Our people are our strength,” explained Greg Ward, Managing Director, Transguard Group. “Giving our employees the opportunity to expand their skillsets and abilities benefits the entire business and upskilling ambitious team members means that we’re embedding tomorrow’s leaders in the company today. The COE is an integral part of the process of preparing someone for the next step in their career development at Transguard.”

Over the course of the last financial year, an impressive 55% of all open positions were filled by internal staff members who were qualified for and promoted into new roles. The beginning of the new financial year seems set to surpass this number, with 60% of all open roles being filled via internal promotions in June 2019 alone.

“This visible career ladder gives every employee of Transguard Group, from site-based staff to senior management, a clear view of how they can grow within the business,” said Catherine Masters, Senior Director – Aviation and Centre of Excellence. “Upskilling our employees through the COE allows us to promote and retain our best workers while lowering recruitment costs and increasing employee motivation and engagement, all of which lead to an empowered workforce and a happy customer base.”

Opened in 2017, Transguard’s Centre of Excellence facility has carried out over 800,000 hours of training for its employees with more than 170 courses in purpose-built classrooms, from administration skills and project management skills, to technical skills such as MEP and construction, as well as English classes at all levels to all its 65,000+ employees.