{"id":93538,"date":"2024-11-30T14:10:55","date_gmt":"2024-11-30T10:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=93538"},"modified":"2024-11-30T14:10:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T10:10:55","slug":"mcdonalds-uae-eid-al-etihad-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/sponsored\/mcdonalds-uae-eid-al-etihad-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"This Restaurant Is Celebrating Eid Al Etihad By Honoring Their Hero Employees!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UAE has always been a land of opportunity\u2014a place where dreams take flight, and lives transform. Over the past 30 years, McDonald\u2019s UAE has embraced this spirit of possibility, growing from a single store in Dubai\u2019s Al Ghurair Centre to a network of over 200 restaurants across all seven Emirates. But McDonald\u2019s UAE isn\u2019t just about serving up Big Macs and fries; it\u2019s a powerful story of personal growth and community impact.<\/p>\n

This Eid Al Etihad, McDonald\u2019s UAE is shining a spotlight on this remarkable journey by celebrating the inspiring stories of seven employees who embody the spirit of ambition, dedication, and unity that define the UAE<\/h2>\n

Through a series of heartfelt short films on their YouTube channel, McDonald\u2019s UAE is sharing how the brand has been a driving force for growth\u2014not just for the country but for the amazing people who\u2019ve been part of its journey.<\/p>\n

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Meet a few of these incredible people whose lives have been transformed under the iconic Golden Arches:<\/h2>\n

Anoop Kumar: From delivery rider to restaurant manager<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anoop Kumar\u2019s journey began in 2013 when he arrived in the UAE from Kerala, India, with dreams of building a better life. Starting as a delivery rider at McDonald\u2019s UAE, Anoop\u2019s dedication and work ethic quickly stood out. His commitment earned him two performance awards, opening doors to new opportunities.<\/p>\n

But Anoop\u2019s story doesn\u2019t end there. He transitioned to working in the restaurant kitchen, where he not only honed his skills but also met the love of his life\u2014his wife! With hard work and determination, Anoop achieved something truly groundbreaking: he became the first delivery rider in the UAE to rise to the position of Restaurant Manager. Today, he\u2019s a role model for colleagues across McDonald\u2019s UAE, showing that with perseverance, anything is possible.<\/p>\n

Zaldy Villanueva: From crew trainer to director<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zaldy Villanueva\u2019s story began in December 1994 when he arrived in the UAE as a shy 19-year-old from the Philippines. Tasked with training the team for McDonald\u2019s UAE\u2019s very first restaurant, Zaldy poured his heart into his work. His dedication paid off, and he became a cherished member of the McDonald\u2019s family.<\/p>\n

Over nearly 30 years, Zaldy grew from Crew Trainer to his current role as Director of Supply Chain & Quality Assurance. Fondly known as \u201cMr. McDonald\u2019s\u201d among his colleagues, Zaldy\u2019s leadership and positivity continue to inspire everyone around him. For Zaldy and his family, the UAE has truly become home\u2014a testament to the opportunities this country offers.<\/p>\n

Through these stories, McDonald\u2019s UAE highlights the incredible journeys of its employees and how the UAE\u2019s values of opportunity and inclusivity have shaped their lives<\/h2>\n

From fostering career growth to creating a sense of belonging, McDonald\u2019s UAE continues to serve not just meals but also meaningful opportunities for its people.<\/p>\n

To see these inspiring journeys come to life, check out the\u00a0campaign\u00a0films\u00a0on\u00a0McDonald\u2019s\u00a0UAE\u2019s\u00a0YouTube\u00a0channel\u00a0and join in celebrating the power of ambition, community, and growth this Eid Al Etihad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The UAE has always been a land of opportunity\u2014a place where dreams take flight, and lives transform. Over the past 30 years, McDonald\u2019s UAE has embraced this spirit of possibility, growing from a single store in Dubai\u2019s Al Ghurair Centre to a network of over 200 restaurants across all seven Emirates. But McDonald\u2019s UAE isn\u2019t … ","protected":false},"author":2829,"featured_media":93611,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[71],"tags":[],"acf":{"hide_featured_image":false,"featured_image":false,"featured_image_caption":"","summary":"","flexible_content":false,"legacy_image":"","legacy_full_image":"","type_of_video":"Self Hosted","lovin_video_link":false,"lovin_video_link_webm":false,"video_thumbnail":false,"disable_lovin_hearts":false,"lovin_heart_title":"","show_sponsor":true,"sponsor_name_copy":"","sponsor_image":"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2021\/10\/23143821\/mcdonalds-logo.png","sponsor_name":"McDonald's","sponsor_content":"

McDonald\u2019s UAE is a leading quick-service restaurant chain with over 190 restaurants present in the UAE for over 2 decades. McDonald\u2019s UAE is committed to providing quality products and services and is proud to be a local member of the community and is dedicated to being a responsible corporate citizen.<\/p>\n","sponsor_website":"https:\/\/www.mcdonalds.com\/ae\/en-ae.html","sponsor_facebook":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/McDonalds\/?brand_redir=1491689481076497&fref=mentions","sponsor_twitter":"https:\/\/x.com\/McDonaldsUAE?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor","sponsor_tiktok":"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@mcdonaldsuae?lang=en","sponsor_instagram":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mcdonaldsuae\/","enable_reveal_feature":false,"reveal_image":false,"featured_for_app":false,"legacy_meta_tags":"","is_guest_user":false,"episode_number":"","embed_code":"","episode_introduction":""},"image_feature":"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2024\/11\/29103330\/McUnity-small.png","author_name":"Farah Makhlouf","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93538"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2829"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93538"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93538\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/93611"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93538"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93538"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93538"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}