Indian-origin business tycoon Rizwan Sajan-led Danube Group sets an example for the employers in the Middle East by informing all the staff that their jobs are safe amid the meltdown in the market triggered by the Covid-19 …. Writes Iqbal Azeez
RIZWAN SAJAN, CHAIRMAN, DANUBE: “Danube Group is the result of every ounce of energy spent by each of its employee. It has been growing rapidly because they did not budge on their conviction of making it one of the biggest conglomerates across the region”
It’s like a boon from heaven for 3600 workers from India and other south Asian countries. One of the largest employers in the Gulf, Dubai-based Danube Group has said that they are retaining all of its 3600 employees despite the market meltdown triggered by the Corona pandemic.
The announcement came as glimmer of hope for everyone working for the company. The unending lockdown and the struggles are affecting thousands in the Gulf. The job security offer has taken one thing off their list of worries during these tough times.
Established in the year 1993, Danube Group was founded and cultivated under the leadership of Mr. Sajan. Starting off as a small trading firm, the company is moving from strength-to-strength, expanding its foothold globally, and has established itself as the No. 1 building Materials Company in the region along with other branches under its vast umbrella. Danube has a team of 3,600 plus people working across strategic locations across the GCC and India.
“Danube Group is the result of every ounce of energy spent by each of its employee,” said Rizwan Sajan, the founder and chairman of Danube Group. “It has been growing rapidly because they did not budge on their conviction of making it one of the biggest conglomerates across the region. That is why we have decided to retain each and every one employed by us through these tough times that has taken away people’s sleep at night.”
“We really appreciate the effort that all of employees has made to build this company and will not let this pandemic make us sack our employees. So, we stand with our employees against this pandemic,” he added.
When asked about the steps and measures that Danube Group is taking to compensate for the loss caused by this virus, he said: “As much as I would like to admit that losses are being incurred, the companies which have been investing in contingency plans, considering such financial problems have the potential to occur, are going to get through this and emerge stronger after it is over .My employees has made my company resilient to tackle situations like this before and put measures in place already , making sure that work is not halted.”
“Apart from that, majority of our businesses are related to construction sector which has been allowed to be operated under some conditions .So, we have been making partial revenue even when almost everything has come to a stop”, he added.
Danube operates from its head offices and occupies more than 5.5 million square feet of land in Jabel Ali Freezone Authority (JAFZA) making it one of the biggest land bank occupiers in JAFZA. The warehouses across the UAE stock more than 50,000 products.