Under the patronage of Ministry of Economy & Commerce

  • Forbes Middle East’s first Qatar special edition ranks the top 40 listed companies in Qatar
  • These 40 companies have total sales of $40.8 billion, net income of $12.2 billion, total assets of $411.4 billion and $147 billion market value
  • Of the 40 companies, nine are from the banking and financial services sector.
  • QNB, the largest listed company in the Arab world in terms of assets, tops the list 

Doha, April 17, 2017

Forbes Middle East today held an exclusive event to recognize Qatar’s top companies in 2017. The event lauded the efforts of these companies and government initiatives on a path of diversification. The companies in the list are achieving success and strengthening the status of the country’s economy, making it one of the strongest economies in the world.

The ceremony was in partnership and under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and was represented by Mr. Abdulbaset Al Ajji, Director of the Business Development and Investment Promotion.

Khuloud Al Omian, Editor in Chief, Forbes Middle East said, "Under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar is witnessing a comprehensive economic renaissance. We are proud to announce the very first list of the Top Companies in Qatar, which is part of our continuous efforts to promote economic growth across the Arab world."

The 40 Qatari listed companies were ranked on four metrics: sales, net profits, assets and market value. Each company received four separate scores based on where it ranked in each metric. Loss making companies got zero score in the net profits metric. All the scores were equally weighted to reach a composite score and thus rankings were structured.

These companies were from 13 different sectors, with banks and financial services sector dominating the list with nine companies, followed by diversified and insurance with five companies each. 

QNB topped the rankings with Ooredoo, Industries Qatar, Qatar Islamic Bank and Commercial bank of Qatar holding top five spots. The top 40 listed companies have total sales of $40.8 billion, net income of $12.2 billion, total assets of $411.4 billion and $147 billion market value. Market value and currency conversions were as of April 6, 2016 and excerpts from audited financial statements of the year 2015 were incorporated.

The exclusive event was held in Doha and hosted leaders from various sectors, business heads in the public and private sector and diplomats from across the Arab region.

Forbes Middle East has support from valued partners including: the Ministry of Economy & Commerce as the main partner; The St. Regis Doha, the Finest Address, situated in Al Gassar resort in Qatar’s bustling capital, as hospitality partner; Danube Properties, one of the leading property development companies in the U.A.E as support partner; 360 Nautica, a venture and growth capital platform helping entrepreneurs grow from idea to a sustainable business, as industry partner; Gulf Times, one of the leading English dailies of the region, as English print partner; and Al Raya, region’s top-read Arabic daily newspaper, as the media partner. The event was managed by Tarteeb Media.  

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