Our People

We believe providing world-class security starts with real human connection and collaboration. We strive to solve problems by building enduring relationships with our clients and the communities we work in. That’s why our people define our business.

Commit to a vision of equality, freedom and human interconnection

Navigate barriers to enable endless possibilities

Understand the failings of our industry and work tirelessly for positive change

Stay Purposeful , compassionate, and accountable

Place Humanity at the heart of everything we do

GET TO KNOW US

You’ll feel different working with us – we’re your partner, committed to transformational rather than transactional relationships. We define our success not just by the return on investment but the return on relationships too, and we constantly work to build up the people and communities we collaborate with. That’s why we put exceptional customer service at the heart of everything we do.

We live where we work in 35 countries across the world.  Over 98% of our global staff live in the communities in which we work and represent diverse cultural, religious, ethnic backgrounds. We believe this combination of unparalleled experience, local knowledge, and a global strategy is the best way to keep people safe, wherever they are.

Our analysts are held to the highest standards of research, tracking, verification, preparation, and publication of data. Their understanding, in-depth knowledge and language skills are key to delivering trustworthy, credible and verified intelligence to our clients.

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Security Personnel Worldwide

With more than 2000 security personnel worldwide, across the highest levels of the military, government, threat management, executive protection, and law enforcement, our teams have the decades of diverse experience needed to anticipate and adapt to escalating situations.

Extensively vetted and highly trained in best practice – having maintained Security Industry qualifications or an equivalent – our dedicated professionals always act in line with the strictest ethical, legal and regulatory standards. Meaning action that is faster, more decisive, and more accountable.

Join Our Team

We’re always looking for open-minded people that think outside the box, make decisions independently, aren’t afraid to disrupt the status quo, and embrace a diverse and fast-changing world.

You speak what you believe actions are inconsistent with our values or not in Al Thuraya’s best interest, even when it’s uncomfortable.

You make tough decisions without agonising over them.

You take smart risks and are willing to make yourself vulnerable to possible failure.

You are concise and articulate in speech and writing.

You listen well and seek to understand before reacting.

You adapt your communication style to people who may not share your native language.

You provide candid, helpful, timely feedback to colleagues.

You are quietly confident and openly humble.

You learn rapidly and eagerly and are open-minded to new ideas.

You contribute effectively outside of your specialty.

You seek to understand different perspectives and cultures so we can add value to them and their mission.

You strive to learn something new every day in every interaction.

You inspire others with your thirst for excellence.

You care intensely about our team and Al Thuraya’s success.

You are tenacious and optimistic.

You are known for your candour, authenticity, and transparency.

You admit mistakes freely and openly.

You only say things about colleagues that you say to their face.

You treat everyone with respect regardless of their status and opinions.

You seek what is best for Al Thuraya rather than what’s best for yourself.

You accomplish amazing amounts of important work.

You demonstrate consistently strong performance so colleagues can rely on you.

You make time for your colleagues and local communities.

You focus on results over process.

You collaborate effectively with everyone, no matter their background or culture.

You embrace different perspectives to make better decisions.

You recognise we all have biases and work to grow past your own.

You intervene if someone is being marginalised.

You’re curious about how our different backgrounds affect us at work, rather than pretending they don’t.

You create fresh ideas to contribute to the team.

You rethink issues to discover innovative solutions to complex problems.

You challenge prevailing assumptions and suggest better approaches.

You make connections that others miss.

You thrive on change.

You make wise decisions despite ambiguity.

You identify root causes to go beyond treating symptoms.

You think strategically and make decisions based on the long term.

You keep us nimble by simplifying complex issues without losing nuance.

You maintain calm in stressful situations to draw out the clearest thinking.

It’s easy to write admirable team values, but it’s harder to live them. We’re proud that so many of our new employees are surprised at how closely we stick to our values, and we continue to strive for them every day. 

Our version of a great workplace isn’t necessarily about gym memberships, fancy offices, or frequent parties. Instead, we’re tied together by a collective pursuit and common goals. It’s about feeling part of the tribe – one where you learn more, improve more, perform more, and have more fun.

We don’t seek to preserve our culture – we seek to improve it. Every person who joins us helps to shape and evolve the way we do things.