McDonald’s UAE opens its first restaurant run by an all-female workforce and partial solar paneled roof

McDonald’s UAE opens its first restaurant run by an all-female workforce and partial solar paneled roof

The leading QSR’s sustainable first mindset is also demonstrated with the incorporation of solar panels and electric car charging ports

DUBAI, UAE: McDonald’s UAE has unveiled its 197th operating restaurant in the Emirates, located in Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai which is operated entirely by an all-female workforce. The milestone launch was made even more memorable as the restaurant is also partially solar powered, continuing McDonald’s UAE’s ongoing mission to have a greener future.

The new venue will serve up the nation’s favourite meals and McCafé offerings 24 hours a day through the seamless efforts of its female led team – a concept that is the first of its kind for the brand in the UAE. Playing a growing role in prioritising gender diversity within the QSR sector, the Umm Suqeim restaurant follows on from the launch of the McDonald’s UAE Women Leadership Network in 2020. The WLN is dedicated to supporting inhouse female team members.

Walid Fakih, CEO at McDonald’s UAE, commented on the launch, "Our people and our planet are at the heart of McDonald’s UAE operations, and the newest restaurant in Umm Suqeim brings innovation, sustainability and inclusivity all together. We take immense pride in empowering women and providing equal opportunities