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WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026 · Middle East & North Africa

Most Powerful Brands in Middle East & North Africa 2026

Main author: · Chairman, WCRCWith inputs from Nupur Lakhwani, Rahul Kapoor, Riya Sehgal

The brands from Middle East & North Africa in the WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026, Second Global Mega Edition, in ranking order.

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WCRC finding

2 of the 100 most powerful brands of 2026 are from Middle East & North Africa. Emirates is the highest ranked, at #55. The United Arab Emirates contributes the most, with 1 brands.

Ranked brands in Middle East & North Africa

#BrandSectorPower ScoreRank in the 100
1EmiratesUnited Arab EmiratesHospitality & Travel
75.67
#55
2Qatar AirwaysQatarHospitality & Travel
73.83
#93

By country

United Arab Emirates (1) · Qatar (1)

Questions people ask

What is the most powerful brand in Middle East & North Africa in 2026?

Emirates, ranked #55 in the WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026 with a Power Score of 75.67.

How many brands from Middle East & North Africa are in the World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026?

2 brands, from 2 countries.

How to cite

Source: WCRC World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026 (Second Global Mega Edition), World Centre for Research & Consulting, www.wcrcint.com

Evidence is available on request. Brands, journalists and researchers can write to consulting@wcrcint.com.

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