Responsibility behind Give To Gain

Tariq Bakeer, Regional Managing Director, Middle East & Corporate Sales Director AU, ZA, ME, Endress+Hauser, Middle East

 IWD 2026

At Endress+Hauser, we believe that progress is never a zero-sum equation.

When we give our time, trust, opportunities, and voice - we do not lose, we multiply. For us, this is the essence of Give To Gain.

The theme reflects a truth we see every day across our organization: when we give trust, opportunity, and support, we create value that extends far beyond individuals - to teams, communities, and society as a whole.

In the Middle East, collaboration, respect, and responsibility are deeply rooted values. As a global organization with regional operations across diverse cultures and markets, we see firsthand that progress is strongest when it is shared. Giving, in this context, means creating inclusive workplaces where women are empowered to lead, contribute, and grow, particularly in technical, commercial, and leadership roles where representation still requires continued focus. It means investing in development, mentoring, flexible career pathways, and inclusive environments where talent can thrive at every stage of life.

Through our Women’s Integrated Network (W.I.N.), targeted development initiatives, we are actively investing in women’s advancement across the region. These efforts are grounded in the belief that diverse perspectives strengthen decision making, accelerate innovation, and enable sustainable growth, for our customers and our business alike.

Giving also extends beyond our organization. Across the Middle East, our teams are actively engaged in CSR initiatives and partnerships with local charities, supporting education, wellbeing, and community development. These activities reflect our conviction that businesses have a responsibility to contribute positively to the societies in which they operate.

When we give our time, expertise, and resources to the community, we help build stronger foundations for future generations.

The Give To Gain theme challenges leaders to act with intention. It calls on us to create space for voices to be heard, to challenge bias - conscious or unconscious, and to lead with fairness and empathy.

On this International Women’s Day, we reaffirm our commitment to continue giving, through leadership, accountability, and action.

When we give with purpose, we all gain. That is the responsibility behind Give To Gain.