"ADNOC" The first Emirati company to enter the list of the 100 most valuable brands in the world

Abu Dhabi, January 20 / WAM / ADNOC has become the first Emirati brand to enter the list of the 100 most valuable brands in the world, and has maintained its position as the most valuable brand in the UAE for the eighth year in a row, according to the report of “Brand Finance”, the independent global institution specialized in evaluating brands and strategic consulting for companies.

ADNOC’s brand value increased by 11% compared to last year to reach $21.13 billion in 2026, achieving growth of more than 350% since 2017.

ADNOC maintained its established position as the strongest brand overall in the UAE, and the company’s brand strength increased globally to reach 82.1 points, according to the “Brand Finance” classification system, and it also maintained the “AAA-” rating for the third year in a row.

ADNOC also maintained its second position as the most valuable brand in the Middle East, and ranked sixth globally among the most valuable brands in the oil and gas sector, surpassing a number of major international companies, thanks to its benefit from the great development of artificial intelligence, supporting diversified economic growth globally, and its efforts in the field of reducing emissions.

His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO and Managing Director of ADNOC and its group of companies, said that the company’s obtaining the ranking of the most valuable brand in the UAE for the eighth year in a row comes thanks to the vision and directives of the wise leadership, the support of ADNOC’s Board of Directors and its Executive Committee, the efforts and dedication of the company’s staff, and the trust of partners and customers.

He added: “We are proud to include ADNOC for the first time on the list of the 100 most valuable brands in the world. This is a step that highlights the importance of the paradigm shift and the modernization and development efforts implemented by the company, which has contributed to consolidating its position as a global energy company characterized by the flexibility of its business, its high competitiveness, and the benefit of advanced technology and artificial intelligence solutions and tools, thus consolidating its role in providing reliable supplies of energy to enable the growth and prosperity of societies, and creating and enhancing value for the UAE in the long term.”

For his part, David Hay, Chairman and CEO of Brand Finance, said: “ADNOC has established its position as a leading brand in the UAE while accelerating its positive impact on a global level, becoming the first Emirati company to enter the list of the top 100 global brands on the Brand Finance list. It continues to consolidate its leading brand internationally, while continuing to develop and modernize to become a globally competitive energy company that relies on advanced technology.”

According to Brand Finance, brand value is defined as the net economic return when the brand is licensed on the open market, and its strength is evaluated through a set of criteria and factors that include marketing and communication activities, shareholder rights, and commercial performance.

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