Nahla Al Wadi Celebrates Team Excellence at Flagship & Milestone Awards 2026

Dammam, Saudi Arabia — Nahla Al Wadi Trading Co. brought its team together for the Nahla Flagship & Milestone Awards 2026, an evening dedicated to recognising employee excellence, celebrating achievements, and strengthening team spirit.

Held as part of the company's staff party, anniversary celebrations, and Saudi National Day festivities, the event brought employees together for an evening filled with awards, games, live music, entertainment, and dinner.

The celebration reflected Nahla's continued commitment to recognising the people behind its daily operations and motivating employees to achieve greater success together.

Celebrating Outstanding Achievements

The highlight of the evening was the Flagship & Milestone Awards 2026 ceremony, where employees from across different departments were recognised for their dedication, performance, professionalism, and contribution to the organisation.

Employee of the Year — Ajesh Jose

Department: Dispatch

With more than a decade of dedicated service at Nahla, Ajesh Jose was named Employee of the Year in recognition of his exceptional commitment and operational excellence.

Ajesh has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance, reliability, and self-motivation throughout his career at Nahla. After establishing a strong track record in the Receiving division, he progressed to his current role in Dispatch, where he continues to lead by example and maintain a high standard of work.

Customer Service Excellence Award — Ali Ibrahim

Department: Cashiering

Ali Ibrahim received the Customer Service Excellence Award for his professionalism, punctuality, dedication, and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Known for his friendly approach and helpful service, Ali has earned the appreciation of customers while consistently supporting his department and adapting to changing operational requirements.

Customer Delight Award — Asim Asif

Department: Counter Sales

With more than nine years of service at Nahla, Asim Asif has progressed from a junior employee through dedication, hard work, and continuous commitment.

Working in Counter Sales, Asim consistently goes above and beyond to support customers and works closely with other departments to ensure a high standard of service. His teamwork and customer-focused approach make him a strong example of Nahla's commitment to customer delight.

Customer Delight Award — Jidesh Kumar

Department: Checking

Jidesh Kumar was recognised for his professionalism, flexibility, punctuality, and consistent commitment to supporting both his department and customers.

His willingness to take on additional responsibilities and maintain effective communication across departments has contributed significantly to ensuring operational and customer requirements are handled efficiently.

Customer Delight Award — Md Sujan

Department: Delivery

Md Sujan began his career at Nahla as an item picker before progressing into the Delivery Department.

Through enthusiasm, dedication, and a strong customer-focused approach, Sujan has become a valuable member of the team. He actively builds relationships with new and existing customers while identifying opportunities to further support business growth.

Rising Star Award — Askar Munawar

Department: Job Track

Askar Munawar was honoured with the Rising Star Award following an impressive start to his career at Nahla.

Joining the company as an item picker, Askar demonstrated exceptional performance and adaptability. When he was unexpectedly promoted to the Job Track Department without prior training, he embraced the challenge, quickly learned his new responsibilities, and made a significant impact in a short period.

His performance reflects his potential for continued professional growth and future achievements at Nahla.

Best Team of the Year — Floor Management Department

Department: Floor Management

The Floor Management Department was named Best Team of the Year for demonstrating exceptional resilience, teamwork, dedication, and operational commitment throughout 2026.

During a demanding year, the team consistently stepped forward to address operational challenges, support colleagues, and exceed expectations. Their contribution played an important role in maintaining smooth operations during a critical period.

An Evening of Games, Entertainment and Team Spirit

The celebration extended beyond the awards ceremony, with employees participating in a range of fun and competitive team activities.

Games including musical chairs, tug of war, and water transfer created plenty of laughter, excitement, and friendly competition. Winners of the games were also presented with gifts, adding to the festive atmosphere.

Live Music and Dinner

Following the awards and games, employees enjoyed a live music concert, providing an opportunity for everyone to relax, celebrate, and spend time together outside their usual workplace environment.

The evening concluded with dinner for all staff, bringing the celebration to a memorable close.

Celebrating the People Behind Nahla

Since its establishment in 2003, Nahla Al Wadi Trading Co. has continued to grow through the dedication and hard work of its people.

From receiving and checking products to sales, dispatch, and delivery, employees across every department play an essential role in keeping the business moving forward.

The Nahla Flagship & Milestone Awards 2026 served as an opportunity to recognise these contributions, celebrate individual and team achievements, and reinforce the values of dedication, teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Nahla Al Wadi extends its congratulations to all the award winners and game winners and expresses its sincere appreciation to every member of the Nahla family for their hard work and contribution throughout the year.

Congratulations to all our achievers, and thank you for being an important part of the Nahla journey.

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