MIDDLE EAST SPEAKERS: 25 BIGGEST FIRMS IN MENA REGION

Per your favorite Middle East speakers, there are many companies innovating and growing in the region. Following are 25 of the largest organizations that are movers and shakers in different industries throughout the geographic area. As you think about which firms that you may wish to interact or transact with, these are just some of many top organizations that Middle East speakers recommend as worth knowing and keeping on top of.

1. Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia) – State-owned oil and gas company, the world’s largest oil producer and one of the largest companies globally.
2. SABIC (Saudi Arabia) – Major chemical manufacturing company, large producer of polymers, industrial chemicals, fertilizers.
3. Saudi Telecom Company (Saudi Arabia) – Telecom services provider, largest in Saudi Arabia and one of the biggest in the MENA region.
4. Emirates Group (UAE) – Major international aviation holding company owning Emirates Airlines, dnata airport services and other brands.
5. Etisalat (UAE) – Telecom multinational providing services in over 15 countries across Asia, Middle East and Africa.
6. Emaar Properties (UAE) – Real estate development company known for projects like the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Marina.
7. Qatar Petroleum (Qatar) – State-owned oil and gas company responsible for Qatar’s hydrocarbon interests and LNG production, or so Middle East speakers tell us.
8. Dubai Holding (UAE) – Diversified global investment holding company with stakes in real estate, hospitality, media and more.
9. ADNOC Group (UAE) – State energy company producing oil and gas for Abu Dhabi emirate and UAE federation.
10. OMV (Austria/UAE) – Integrated oil and gas company, major producer in UAE through subsidiary Borealis.
11. First Abu Dhabi Bank (UAE) – Largest bank in the UAE formed by the merger of First Gulf Bank and National Bank of Abu Dhabi.
12. Commercial Bank of Qatar (Qatar) – Qatar’s largest private commercial bank, among the leading financial institutions in MENA.
13. Saudi National Bank (Saudi Arabia) – Largest bank in Saudi Arabia formed from the merger of National Commercial Bank and Samba Financial Group.
14. Bank Muscat (Oman) – Largest financial services provider in Oman, with operations across the GCC and India.
15. DP World (UAE) – Global port operator that manages marine terminals worldwide including Jebel Ali Port in Dubai.
16. Qatar National Bank (Qatar) – Qatar’s largest financial institution and top Qatari company by market value.
17. Jardine Matheson (Hong Kong) – Conglomerate with businesses in Asia and MENA region, majority shareholder of Zain telecom group.
18. Investcorp (Bahrain) – Global investment manager in private equity, real estate, credit and more.
19. MAF Holding (UAE) – Dubai retail conglomerate operating the Carrefour franchise in MENA among other businesses.
20. DAMAC Properties (UAE) – Real estate development company known for luxury projects in cities like Dubai, Doha and Riyadh.
21. Industries Qatar (Qatar) – Major petrochemical, fertilizer and steel producer located in Mesaieed Industrial City.
22. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (Kuwait) – State-owned oil corporation responsible for petroleum interests in Kuwait.
23. Ezz Steel (Egypt) – Leading Egyptian steel producer and MENA’s largest steel manufacturing company.
24. Mobily (Saudi Arabia) – Second largest telecom provider in Saudi Arabia after STC.
25. Qatar First Bank (Qatar) – According to Middle East speakers, Islamic bank providing investment management, corporate finance and other services.