11 Qatari Firms Make Forbes Middle East’s 100 Most Valuable Companies 2026
- Publish date: Tuesday، 17 March 2026 Reading time: two min read
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Forbes Middle East has released its 100 Most Valuable Companies 2026, highlighting the region’s top firms by market value. Qatar secured 11 spots, led by QNB Group, while the UAE topped the chart with 35 companies, followed closely by Saudi Arabia with 34.
Qatar’s Top Performer
QNB Group leads the Qatari pack, ranked #11 overall with a market value of $50.2 billion. The bank, part of the financial services sector, is headed by Group CEO Abdulla Mubarak Al-Khalifa.
Full List of Qatari Companies on the Forbes 2026 Ranking
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#11 – QNB Group | Banks & Financial Services | CEO: Abdulla Mubarak Al-Khalifa | $50.2B
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#27 – Industries Qatar (IQ) | Industrials | Chairman & MD: Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi | $21.1B
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#35 – Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) | Banks & Financial Services | CEO: Bassel Gamal | $16.2B
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#43 – Ooredoo Group | Telecommunications | CEO: Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo | $12.5B
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#59 – Ezdan Holding Group | Real Estate & Construction | Deputy CEO: Hani Dabash | $7.57B
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#63 – Nakilat | Logistics | CEO: Abdullah Al-Sulaiti | $7.3B
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#73 – AlRayan Bank | Banks & Financial Services | CEO: Fahad Al Khalifa | $5.8B
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#79 – Commercial Bank | Banks & Financial Services | CEO: Stephen Moss | $5.3B
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#84 – Dukhan Bank | Banks & Financial Services | Acting CEO: Ahmed Hashem | $5.125B
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#92 – Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) | Banks & Financial Services | CEO: Abdulbasit Al Shaibei | $4.74B
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#98 – Nebras Energy | Energy | MD & CEO: Mohammed Nasser Al-Hajri | $4.62B
A Strong Financial Presence
The list reflects Qatar’s growing influence in banking, energy, telecommunications, and logistics, with financial services leading the way. QNB’s impressive valuation highlights the strength of the country’s banking sector, while other companies show a diversified presence across multiple industries.