Saudi Aramco Leads Middle East Brand Rankings for the 7th Straight Year
RIYADH — Saudi Aramco has once again been named the Middle East’s most valuable brand, marking its seventh consecutive year at the top, according to Brand Finance.
The state oil giant’s brand value rose 14% to $47.3 billion, supported by higher oil production following the easing of OPEC+ cuts and ongoing expansion efforts. Aramco also unveiled the Kingdom’s first direct air capture test unit in March 2025, capable of removing 12 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company followed in second place with a brand value of 21.13billion.Sauditelecomstcrankedthirdat17.6 billion, while UAE’s e& and Emirates rounded out the top five.
Al Rajhi Bank was the highest‑ranked financial brand, jumping 30% to 9.8billionandsecuringseventhplaceoverall.SaudiNationalBanktookeighthwitha176.2 billion.
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