How this Dubai company built a 1,000+ strong workforce to become one of the UAE’s largest private sector employers in just two decades

As the United Arab Emirates strengthens its focus on private sector employment and Emiratisation, DDG commemorates its 23rd anniversary by developing a diverse, future-ready workforce and and fostering national leadership.

Dubai, April 28, 2025 — In an era defined by digital transformation and workforce localisation, Data Direct Group – a leading – Dubai-based business process outsourcing company – has emerged as one of the UAE’s largest and most enduring private employers.

Rajiv Dalmia, Founder and Chairman of Data Direct Group New

Founded in 2002 with a vision to offer reliable, locally grounded customer experience (CX) solutions, Data Direct Group recently surpassed 1,000 + employee milestone in the UAE alone. The company, today employs, more than 1500 people across four GCC countries, quietly redefining what sustainable private sector impact looks like – with a workforce that today represents 35+ nationalities.

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