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Cairo, Egypt – October 27th : AstraZeneca Egypt has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for Inclusion 2026, marking its seventh Best Place to Work distinction. The recognition highlights the company’s ongoing efforts to create an environment where employees feel valued, heard and empowered to contribute, while fostering diverse perspectives and supporting individual growth.
At AstraZeneca Egypt, inclusion is reflected throughout the employee journey, from equal opportunities for development and growth to creating an environment where different perspectives are welcomed and respected. The company continues to strengthen its people practices to ensure employees have the support and opportunities they need to build meaningful careers.
Commenting on the achievement, Dr. Sherif Nour, Country President of AstraZeneca Egypt, said:
“Being recognized as a Best Place to Work in Egypt for Inclusion reflects the culture we strive to foster. We believe that empowering people with diverse perspectives drives better decisions, innovation and meaningful impact for patients. This recognition reinforces our commitment to an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and empowered to grow.”
Sonia Nakhla, HR Director at AstraZeneca Egypt, added:
“Inclusion is integral to our employees’ everyday experience, from equal growth opportunities to a culture that welcomes diverse perspectives. This recognition reflects how inclusion is embedded across the employee journey and motivates us to continuously improve how we support our people.”
Sharing the employee perspective, an AstraZeneca employee in Egypt said:
“Inclusion means being myself, sharing ideas and knowing my perspective is heard and respected. It gives me a sense of belonging and the confidence to grow, embrace challenges and contribute. I’m proud that our everyday culture has received this recognition.”
Building on six previous Best Place to Work honors across women, millennials and working parents’ categories, this seventh distinction adds another chapter to AstraZeneca Egypt’s people and culture journey, reflecting the importance the company places on creating an employee experience where inclusion is part of everyday working life.
About Best Places to Work
Best Places to Work is an international employer certification organization operating in over 100 countries, helping companies measure and improve workplace culture through data-driven assessments and independent certification.
About AstraZeneca Egypt
AstraZeneca Egypt is a science-led biopharmaceutical company with a strong presence in the country since 1968, focused on delivering innovative medicines across key therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular, renal & metabolism, respiratory & immunology, and rare diseases.
With more than 650 employees, the company supports Egypt’s healthcare ecosystem through its commercial operations and local manufacturing capabilities. AstraZeneca Egypt serves around 7.3 million patients annually and has reached over 95 million people through awareness and healthcare initiatives over the past two years.
As part of AstraZeneca’s global network spanning more than 100 countries, the company collaborates with government and healthcare partners to advance patient access, early diagnosis, and improved standards of care in Egypt.
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