Showcasing resilience, reinvention, and regional dominance across generations

• Saudi Arabia and the UAE dominate, with 32 and 31 companies, respectively.
• Qatar follows with 10 entries, including two in the top 10.

Dubai, June 24, 2026: Forbes Middle East has unveiled its annual ranking of the Top 100 Arab Family Businesses for 2026, spotlighting the region’s most influential dynasties navigating transformation and innovation while preserving generational wealth. To compile this ranking, Forbes Middle East evaluated companies that are owned or managed by Arab families. The selection was based on several factors, including the size and value of their assets, business performance, recent activity, company age and legacy, and the breadth of their geographic and sector diversification.

Spotlighting the Regional Leaders Driving Global Impact Across MENA

• The 2025 list features 104 regional leaders representing 100 Forbes Global 2000 companies.
• Executives hail from 42 nationalities, with India leading with 13 executives.
• Amazon’s Ronaldo Mouchawar tops the ranking.

Dubai, U.A.E. – July 16, 2025: Forbes Middle East has revealed the 13th edition of its flagship Global Meets Local ranking, spotlighting the regional heads of the world’s most influential multinational corporations who are not only steering complex business landscapes but actively shaping the Middle East and North Africa’s future across technology, logistics, finance, aerospace, and beyond.

A Look At The Middle East’s 100 Biggest Players In The Market

• Total market cap across the 100 companies hit $3.5 trillion.
• The U.A.E. takes the lead with 33 firms, followed by 30 from Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi Aramco holds the number one position for the sixth year in a row.
• Five new entrants, including Lulu Retail Holdings and Oman’s OQEP, join the list.