8 Qatari Family Firms Ranked in Forbes ME’s Top 100 for 2025

Eight family-owned businesses from Qatar have earned a place on the Forbes Middle East Top 100 Arab Family Businesses 2025 list, joining major names across the region. The annual list highlights companies with deep roots and lasting impact across industries like hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and construction.

Saudi Arabia led with 33 entries, followed closely by the UAE with 32. Qatar had eight firms on the list, showcasing the country’s growing influence in regional business.

Below are the Qatari family businesses recognized this year:

• #9 – Al Faisal Holding
  Founded in 1964, the group now spans real estate, hospitality, trading, and construction. Its tourism arm owns over 35 hotels globally. Chairman Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani has a reported net worth of $1.8 billion as of April 2025.

• #10 – Power International Holding (PIH)
  Oversees 400+ companies across 19 countries, operating in sectors like construction, agriculture, energy, and healthcare. Major subsidiaries include UCC Holding, Baladna, and Aura Group.

• #32 – Darwish Holding
  Founded in the early 1900s, the group now manages nine divisions including real estate, tech, and retail. Its Fifty One East brand carries luxury names like Rolex, Chanel, and Sony.

• #57 – Alfardan Group
  Known for operations in jewelry, real estate, automotive, and hospitality. In 2024, it launched "Athar," its first group-wide sustainability strategy.

• #74 – AbuIssa Holding
  Active in over 30 companies across electronics, contracting, marketing, and more. It recently expanded retail and distribution brands like Kinza and Palais Royal.

• #81 – Almuftah Group
  Started in 1963, the group now covers education, F&B, manufacturing, and services. Projects include a new school campus and a plastic factory.

• #82 – Almana Group
  Founded in 1960, it operates in 10+ sectors and represents over 100 international brands. Key projects include involvement in Qatar’s North Field expansion and Saudi Arabia’s Neom project.

• #97 – Mohamed Bin Hamad Holding (MBHH)
  With more than 50 years in business, MBHH works in healthcare, travel, real estate, and petrochemicals. In 2025, its travel arm signed a deal for Qatar–Tajikistan flights.

This recognition highlights Qatar’s strong presence in the Gulf’s private sector, as family-owned businesses continue to shape the region’s economic future.